By Julie Dargan | Menopause
Researchers have known for a while that gut health is more important than ever before. Inside your gut is your microbiome – an ecosystem comprising bacteria, microbes and fungus. In fact, the gut microbiome is so large some consider it to be another organ. Recent research has linked poor gut health to conditions including anxiety, depression, diabetes […]
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Just like wine and cheese, women really do get better with age. Research has shown, rather than becoming moodier when we age, many women are happier when they approach their 50’s and beyond. University of Melbourne Study This study found that both negative mood and depressive symptoms decreased significantly in the ages of 50-70. Moods […]
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Yoga is widely known for its wonders of releasing stress and making you agile. At my last retreat in Bali I wanted to revisit my youth and take up yoga once more. I attended a yoga program in Ubud and was looking forward to treating my body to some much needed care and attention. But alas.. All I […]
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As you approach your middle years, have you ever experienced a time when you see yourself as others see you? The “real” you I mean here. Not a perception of what you once looked like many years ago. Open and exposed with your with your belly fat, your double chin, your wrinkles, your lifeless hair […]
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Fresh Tuna in Coconut Curry Sauce in 30 minutes. Serves 4This is a quick, delicious meal that really packs a punch and is so easy to make. You can substitute with a can of tuna if you are unable to source fresh tuna.Ingredients2 tuna steaks, chopped into pieces1 can coconut cream1 small onion1 tablespoon coconut […]
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This delicious curry can be made 2 days ahead if kept covered in a refrigerator or can be frozen for 2 months. Ingredients 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/4 cup almonds 1/4 cup coconut cream 2.5 kg beef pieces 2 tablespoons coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 […]
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