I hope you have all had a great first month of 2020 so far. January always seems like such a lovely cruisy contrast to the hype of December. Most people have had a decent summer holiday to reset and relax, and then at the end of the month we've got a 3 day weekend, and another mid-week day off following close behind with Waitangi day. Such a kind start to a new year... James and I are having our summer holiday in Taupo at the moment. I thought I'd share something that got me

"Hydration - the act or process of combining or treating with water" We are right in the throws of summer now! With such sunny days here in the Waikato it's no wonder all the beach hot spots around here have been hit with both New Zealand and international traveler's alike. We are coming out of a season of partying, eating, drinking, swimming, beach walks, reading, and relaxing more than we are used to. We may have been so busy with all things fun that we can so easily forget

This holiday season I am trying to lay off the creamy mayo a bit - we seem to go through a jar a week in our house of two! This dressing offers a much lighter option to dress those dainty salad leaves. It can, and is being used on a multitude of things at our place and I can't wait to share it with you! With this dressing’s hearty garlic kick it is possibly the best and easiest way to get a good dose of raw garlic in your diet. Fresh garlic is considered to be the most effect

Hello and happy new year to you all! I hope your 2017 is off to a safe and happy start so far. I am so looking forward to beginning my naturopathic practice to support the people of Te Awamutu this year! I have been having some much needed time out to recuperate and recharge after the energy deficit study and living between Te Awamutu and Auckland caused. Depending on which part of the country you have spent this portion of summer - but actually the whole country appears to h

With the rush of Christmas gone, and a new year approaching fast, we are left feeling somewhat stranded in a far away galaxy where time, responsibilities and perhaps even human existence have no meaning! Just know that this feeling is totally normal - it is just a lull in contrast to the crazy. Towards the end of the year we spend most of our time DOING. We tend to spread ourselves more and more thinly between work, family, Christmas shopping, Christmas parties, everything Ch