Our relationship with food is integral to our health and wellbeing. Interestingly, it also reflects our attitudes to our self and our environment. In today’s society, an unhealthy relationship with food is very common for many people. How healthy is your relationship with food? • Do you ever make food choices based around a set of rules rather than what … Read More
Mindful Beetroot Soup – by Tania Logan (Dietitian and Diabetes Educator)
I enjoy watching children creating healthy relationships with food and truly connecting with the food they eat. The year 6 students at our local primary school have been looking after the vegetable garden this year, with the help and guidance of a very generous staff member. There are a group of them that can be found there most lunch times, … Read More
Making Mindfulness Meditation Habit By Shannon Moule, Clinical Psychologist, Zest Infusion
I come to write this article to share a struggle I and countless others find when they start to practice mindfulness meditation – making it habit. For the past 12 months I have wanted to make mindfulness meditation a regular practice. I am not quite where I want to be as yet, but I have made significant gains. Below are … Read More
Hypnotherapy – working with the subconscious
Most people – when asked to think about hypnosis – will probably find that it brings to mind the classic image of a stage hypnotist putting people ‘to sleep’, and then making them do something outrageous. I think you will find yourself nodding in agreement at this. So, the question then is – what does hypnosis have to do with … Read More
Why Parents’ Self-Care Matters
On this day, when we celebrate all the mothers in the world for their hard work, I wanted to take the opportunity to talk about the importance of self-care. One of the most used metaphors in my work with clients is the ‘aeroplane metaphor’. When I use this metaphor, I talk about the flight attendant briefing the passengers pre take … Read More
How’s your relationship with your emotions?
You may be thinking….this is a strange question to be asked; why would you be asking me this? I am hoping, by the time you finish reading this article, you will be thinking this isn’t so strange and it totally makes sense! Let’s take a look at your current relationship with your emotions by answering the following questions (please take … Read More
Mindfully Turning Towards Chronic Pain
One in five Australians are affected by chronic pain, which in turn increases the risk for depression. Our common reaction is to resist pain, yet mindfully turning towards pain offers the opportunity to transform suffering. Chronic pain affects one in five Australians and is the most common reason people seek medical help. This prevalence rises to one in three … Read More
Happy Easter
Some holidays and special occasions can invoke really strong food memories, and many of us have our own family food traditions. For me, hot cross buns are synonymous with Easter. I love these not too sweet, spiced buns made with dried fruit and peel. And I know I am not the only one. These delicious treats have stood the test … Read More
White chocolate hot cross buns (makes 12)
This recipe requires a bread maker. Bread maker ingredients: 2 tsp yeast 475 g bread flour 260 ml milk 45 g butter 2 tbsp sugar 1 egg Additions: 200 g white chocolate chips 1 cup icing sugar 1 tsp butter 1 tbsp water Place the first 6 ingredients into your bread maker pan. Select the “dough cycle” or … Read More
Coeliac Disease – More than just a dietary fad
Coeliac disease is a serious medical condition where the body’s immune system does not respond normally to a protein in food called gluten. This damages the lining of the small intestine which affects the absorption of important nutrients and can lead to malabsorption and a variety of gastrointestinal problems. If coeliac disease is not treated, long term complications can include … Read More