The past few years have been filled with exploration and discovery around meditation and affirmations. I originally stumbled upon meditation on my journey with God in prayer. One thing led to the next and before I knew it, meditation became an essential practise that has brought me so much grounding, clarity, peace and inspiration. For me, meditation can take me …
This weekend I got to enjoy some blissful grounding on the west coast of New Zealand. Spring has arrived and it’s time to ditch those shoes for beach walks (I do try shoeless walks in winter but when your feet are frozen, every shell on the beach is painful). My feet relished the textures and sensations of walking barefoot on …
Spring is here and its the perfect time to upgrade your breakfast to a nourishing and hydrating smoothie. I have developed this smoothie guide to create a balanced and sustaining breakfast option that allows for variation in the fruit, greens, liquid and protein that you use. Green smoothies have loads of benefits because they are high in phytonutrients and because …
Seasonal allergies can be very inconvenient, causing unwanted symptoms and preventing you from enjoying the outdoors. Despite most seasonal allergies being caused by pollens, moulds and other airborne allergens, these are more often just the straw that breaks the camels back. Our body’s immune system is designed to deal rather efficiently with allergens, but very often, the immune system can …
To a certain limit, stress can be a positive, motivating factor for specific times and tasks in our lives, but more research shows that chronic stress impacts the body negatively in many ways. It is reported that stress is the underlying cause of 75 to 90 percent of all visits to the doctor which highlights the significance and impact that stress can have …
Anxiety can be a disabling condition that’s accompanied by long-term stress and a decline in overall health. It contributes to many chronic diseases, even when treated with conventional medications. Naturopathic medicine has a lot to offer those who suffer with anxiety, addressing the root of the anxiety rather than masking or supressing the symptoms. Anxiety can manifest in different ways, with …
Our body is designed to thrive and remain in a state of balance known as homeostasis. When the temperature is cold, our body moves heat from our hands and feet to keep our core temperature stable. When we require energy, our body readily converts food or stored body weight to energy. These are examples of the intelligent design of homeostasis …
Raneeta Curtis shares her natural healing story involving a 30-day juice cleanse. My journey with an ovarian cyst began about a year before I knew what it was. Twice I experienced pain in my lower left side that stopped me being able to function and led me to tears, but the pain faded within hours and I soon forgot about …
It is very important to take note of the signs and symptoms in our digestive system and tune in to what our body is telling us about the food we eat and the drinks we consume. The internet is full of articles and recommendations on what to eat but the truth is, we are all unique and it is best …
Are you tired during the day but wired at night? Do you have trouble falling asleep or wake during the night and can’t go back to sleep? Sleeping pills may provide a short-term solution but there are natural alternatives that can create long lasting change. Current research indicates that up to 30–50 percent of the general population is affected by …