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School used to end at the gate. Now, for many kids, it follows them home in their pocket. Social media has changed the landscape of growing up, and while it can be a place for connection, it’s also where teasing, exclusion, and targeted attacks can quietly take a toll on a child’s mental health. As parents, we can’t control everything our children are exposed to—but we can  strengthen what’s happening inside them. The Impact of Online Attacks on a Young Brain When a child is

If you’re on HRT  and feeling better, that’s great — but hormones are only one part of the menopause puzzle . Hormones signal your cells, but they don’t reduce inflammation or oxidative stress. And during perimenopause and menopause, oxidative stress increases significantly . This is where cellular health  becomes critical. Why NRF2 Activation Matters (With or Without HRT) NRF2 activation  switches on your body’s own antioxidant and detoxification pathways. This helps cells:

This Nourish & Noël Cheesecake  is my idea of the perfect Christmas dessert — creamy, lightly spiced and festive, without leaving you feeling heavy or sluggish. It’s completely no-bake, naturally sweetened and made with real, nourishing ingredients, so you can enjoy it as part of your celebrations and still feel good afterwards. Ingredients Base 1½ cups raw almonds or walnuts 1 cup dates, pitted 1 tbsp raw cacao powder (optional, for a deeper flavour) Pinch of sea salt Creamy

If you’re exercising more, eating carefully, and still struggling with stubborn fat, you’re not alone. For many people — especially women — too much exercise can actually make fat loss harder , not easier. Here’s why. When Exercise Becomes Stress Exercise is healthy stress in the correct dose. But excessive exercise — high-intensity, long duration, or minimal recovery — can push the body into survival mode . When this happens, cortisol (your primary stress hormone) stays elev

Stress can feel like a never-ending hamster wheel... but when you nurture your cells and nervous system, you can finally step off and breathe freely again. When you’re stressed, your nervous system flips into survival mode. Your heart races, your breath gets shallow, your digestion slows, and your body pumps out cortisol to keep you going. Short-term, it’s fine. Long-term? It leaves you exhausted, wired, reactive, and unable to entirely shut off. Chronic stress doesn’t just c

Perimenopause can feel like a slow-motion derailment—energy dipping, mood swinging, sleep slipping, hormones wobbling. Many women describe it as “the train wreck no one warned me about.” But here’s the truth: no one is shouting enough. You are not designed to crumble at this stage of life. Your body has built-in pathways that can help you transition with strength, clarity, and stability—if you support them. Let’s talk about the science your body wishes  you knew sooner. Why

Why These Snowman Bites Are Perfect for Kids ✔ Whole-food ingredients ✔ Refined sugar–free ✔ Lunchbox friendly ✔ Fun and festive for kids ✔ Easy recipe for busy parents These bite-sized snowmen are made with a simple coconut-and-almond (or oat) base, topped with a fresh strawberry “Santa hat.” They’re cute, colourful and packed with nutrients that help keep kids energised throughout the day. Ingredients 1 cup desiccated coconut ½ cup almond meal (or oat flour for a nut-free v

If there’s one part of your body that quietly influences everything —your energy, mood, skin, digestion, hormones, cravings, clarity, and even your sleep—it’s your gut. Your gut is more than a digestive system. It’s your internal ecosystem… your second brain… your foundation. And when it’s out of balance, you feel it in more ways than one. But here’s the beautiful part: Your gut has an incredible ability to heal. It just needs the proper support, nourishment, and environment.

Many people walk around every day feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, foggy, or “not themselves,” without realising their cortisol might be running too low. Cortisol isn’t just a “stress hormone” — it’s a hormone that helps you wake up, stay focused, keep your blood sugar steady, and respond to life’s daily demands. When cortisol drops below what your body needs, everything can start to feel hard. Let’s break down the signs, the symptoms, and how supporting your body can gently g

Our glutathione production naturally drops with age From about our mid-20s onward, our glutathione levels begin to decline steadily. By the time we hit our 40s, 50s, and beyond, studies show our levels can drop 30–50% . Lower glutathione levels lead to greater oxidative stress, slower detoxification, and increased inflammation. When people talk about “detoxing,” they often picture juice cleanses, fasting, or cutting out sugar. But your body has a built-in detox system that’s

Base 1 cup raw cashews 1 cup pitted dates (soft—soak 10 mins if needed) ½ cup desiccated coconut Pinch of salt 2 Tbsps coconut oil 1/2 cup rolled oats Blend everything in a food processor until sticky, firmly press into a lined slice tin. Freeze while you make the caramel. Tahini Caramel Layer 1 cup pitted dates - (softened in boiling water for 10 mins) 1/4 cup tahini 1 cup cashews 1/4 cup desiccated coconut 1 cup coconut milk 1 tsp vanilla 2 Tbsp maple Pinch of salt Blend un

An Italian-inspired salad Ingredients for the Salad 800g baby potatoes, halved 5 rashers of streaky bacon 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved ½ cup black olives, sliced ¼ cup fresh basil leaves ¼ cup Italian parsley, chopped Salt and cracked black pepper, to taste For the coconut dill dressing: ½ cup coconut cream 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried) 1 clove

Have you ever felt like you’re being pulled in all directions? Deadlines at work, family duties, lack of sleep, skipping meals, or just trying to keep up — everything adds up. You start feeling stretched thin, similar to a rubber band pulled too tight for too long. A rubber band is meant to stretch and bounce back, but if you keep stretching it without giving it time to rest, it weakens. Eventually, it loses its elasticity, and if the pressure continues, it snaps. Our bodies

Ingredients 4 cups Rice Bubbles (or puffed brown rice for extra nutrition) ½ cup coconut oil (melted) ⅓ cup raw honey (or maple syrup) 1 tsp pure vanilla extract A pinch of sea salt ¼ cup dark chocolate drops (sugar-free) or whatever you desire Instructions Line a small slice or baking pan (approx. 20cm x 20cm) with baking paper. In a large bowl, combine the Rice Bubbles and salt. In a small saucepan over low heat, gently melt coconut oil and honey together. Stir until combin

Ingredients 2 large skinless chicken breasts 400g total) 1 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil) Juice and zest of 1 lemon 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp thyme (fresh or dried) Salt and pepper 1 cup broccoli 1 red capsicum sliced 1 small red onion, cut into wedges 1 small zucchini, sliced Instructions Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper. Place chick

My Papa's Raw Rocky Road Slice Makes:  About 30–36 pieces, perfect to keep in the freezer for a raw pick-me-up to enjoy. Prep time:  20 mins Chill time:  1 hour or overnight Ingredients Base: 1½ cups coconut oil, melted 1½ cups raw cacao powder (or cocoa powder) 1/2 cup maple syrup or raw honey 3 tsp vanilla extract ¾ tsp sea salt Filling: 1½ cups raw almonds, roughly chopped ¾ cup unsweetened coconut flakes ¾ cup goji berries or dried cranberries ¾ cup raw cashews or macadam

Perfect Gluten-Free Quiche Base (Non-Crumbly & Crisp) Ingredients 1¼ cups (150g) gluten-free plain flour blend (choose one that includes xanthan gum, Edmonds GF, Rice flour or similar) ¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon xanthan gum 115g (½ cup) cold unsalted butter, diced 1 large egg yolk 2–3 tablespoons cold water Optional:  1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice (for tenderness and elasticity) Instructions Mix the dry ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-f

Three months on this liquid collagen and wow — the 10 types of peptides really deliver! Why 10 Types of Collagen Peptides Work Best Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body — it’s the framework that holds everything together, from your skin and muscles to your bones, joints, and connective tissue. As we age, our natural collagen production slows down. This can lead to fine lines, joint stiffness, and that gradual loss of skin elasticity many women notice during

Green Tea and Metabolic Health: Green tea has long been celebrated for its health benefits, and research shows it can improve metabolic health. From boosting energy to supporting weight management, this natural drink does more than refresh you. How Green Tea Supports Metabolism Green tea contains natural compounds called catechins , which have been shown to increase the body's calorie burning and fat oxidation. These compounds help your metabolism work more efficiently, meani

How to Support Your Body from the Inside Out Aging is inevitable, but how we age  is something we can influence. Intelligent aging is about giving your body the tools it needs to stay healthy, energetic, and resilient as the years go by. Intelligent aging isn’t about trying to look younger—it’s about feeling stronger, thinking clearer, and living better  as you get older. It focuses on: Reducing stress and inflammation in the body Supporting natural energy production and vita