Author Archives: Nikki G

Many researchers call magnesium 'the anti-aging mineral'.  The body uses this mineral to rest, recover from stress, produce energy, detox, make new cells and strengthen bones. Magnesium provides more shock absorbing capacity for bones because it has a strong affinity with water, helping it enter cells. With magnesium present, cells...

How you ever tried fermented food or drinks such as kimchi or kombucha? What about the superfood craze that is turmeric lattes? Did you know you could combine the two together? We bring you fermented turmeric! Fermenting foods is a great way to enhance the way our bodies function by...

You’re settling into the new year nicely, except going back to work meant dealing with the pile that you said you’d “leave until next year”. Then here comes all this extra work from your boss, plus something goes wrong in your personal life and all of a sudden Christmas feels...

Do you find it difficult to include a variety of foods in your diet? In between juggling work, family, study and everything else life throws at you, how do you make sure your body is getting all the nutrients it needs? A nutritious diet extremely important to your overall health...

If you want to enhance any of your skin loving or anti – inflammatory herbal teas your drinking, enhance your skin regime or you have some extra herbs tucked away in your tea cupboard that you want to use up, then consider trying a facial steam bath. Some favourite herbs...

The big thing we love about these bowls is the variety! Every food has an amazingly unique blend of nutrients – by focusing on increasing the variety of foods we eat, we increase the opportunity to meet our nutritional needs. ⁠Colour is a really great indicator of variety, so as...

If you are planning on conceiving in 2020, then there are several things you can do to improve your fertility health and increase your chances of a successful pregnancy.   Here are a few of the most important things you should do:   Eat well Many studies have found that...

First thing’s first, when we talk about carb cravings, that translates to sugar cravings. They can be irresistible at times, but the good news is that there are plenty of ways to curb the cravings. So, what is happening when you crave carbs? Your body is telling you to eat...

#1. Make your morning work for you. We are all so beautifully unique and lead different lives, so why would our morning routines look the same? Devise a routine that is practical for you! #2. Start the night before. A day unplanned often leads us fumbling from one activity to...

Essential oils are very powerful and will be absorbed through the skin, so by using this oil in treatments, we can add to the overall therapeutic benefit. The reflexology treatment itself balances the organs, bones and muscles and the addition of the oil means that any inflammation (which incidentally leads...

Courtesy of Sydney MBS special guest Dr. Sandra Cabot, Cabot Health have provided us with some easy and healthy recipes. Fig and Walnut Overnight Oats Not only are these overnight oats delicious, they are also packed with protein and B vitamins to fuel you throughout the morning and they are...

Essential oils can be used alone or in combination with one another to help with inducing calm and peace, and to help with reducing the stress response. Here are four go-to essential oils for stress management. 1. Lavender Lavender is well known for its calming effect on the body and...