Being happy- with Marci Shimoff

Herbal Bliss     Interview with Miriam Young
Vanessa: What is an herbal pharmacy and how is it different from a standard pharmacy? Read more

Profile of the month
Karen Ellis from “Gypsy Rose” has over twentyfive years experience in the hairdressing industry with numerous International and National awards to her credit for cutting and styling. She is also a qualified Hair Colour Specialist and accredited Aromatherapist.
Karen originally started her own mobile hairdressing business, supplying natural hair services across two shires and went on to create her own unique range, “Gypsy Rose” products. At the time she found her mobile hairdressing clients wanted to purchase natural products, so Karen went on to supply products on a small scale. Read more

An Auyrvedic Approach to Winter
Late Autumn and Winter see an increase in the light, dry, cold, changeable qualities of Vata dosha. Our skin and hair can become dry; our circulation can become weak and changeable causing stiffness in the joints as well as cold hands and feet; and we can experience fluctuations in our energy levels, digestion and sleep cycle. Airy Vata is balanced by having a regular routine with
plenty of rest; staying warm and keeping your head and neck covered; favouring warm, cooked food with sweet, sour and salty tastes; gentle exercise such as walking and yoga; and a massage with warm sesame oil. We naturally steer away from cold food, drinks and salads in winter, favouring soupy and unctuous dishes. Nature provides grounding, Vata pacifying, root vegetables such
as sweet potatoes, beetroots and carrots. Warming spices such as ginger, cinnamon, cloves and turmeric help to warm the body and provide immunity against winter coughs and colds. While ghee and olive oil can help to offset the drying effects of Vata in the environment. Rice, pasta, quinoa and couscous are all suitable for balancing Vata. Contact Wendy Rosenfeldt at wendy.rosenfeldt@
invincibleaustralia.org

Holistic Approaches to Depression    By Luke Walters
Most people that come to see me would like to know why - why are they
feeling this way?  Why has this happened to them? Read more