Quinoa Pancakes

Ingredients:• 2 cups of quinoa grains soaked overnight in water or almond milk• Pinch of salt• 1 tsp ghee or coconut oilMethod:1. Mix salt and soaked quinoa in food blender until smooth.2. Add a little bit ghee or coconut oil to a hot frying pan.3. Add a spoon of batter and fry pancake.4. Serve with […]

One woman’s life-long battle with psoriasis and eczema

I’ve had skin conditions for as long as I can remember. Right now, it’s on my face – around my eyes and my mouth – and it’s really red, sore and burning. It’s also on my hands, they are dry, red, swollen and cracked. A lot of the time I have to wear gloves, so […]

Are you prone to skin issues, do you know what causes them?

If you suffer from inflammation and irritation, psoriasis, eczema, itchiness, acne or rashes from time to time, it’s important to look beyond the skin’s surface at what the cause is. In Ayurveda a skin condition is a reflection of what is happening inside our bodies. The best way to clear your complexion and re-ignite your […]

Roast Vegetables

Ingredients:• 1 Beetroot, peeled and chopped into 1.5 centimeter pieces• 1 cup of pumpkin, peeled and chopped into 2 centimeter pieces• 1 cup of sweet potato, peeled and chopped into 2 centimeter pieces• 2 tablespoons oil• Fresh rosemary or thyme or sageMethod:1. Mix all ingredients in baking dish and cook for 45 minutes at 180 […]

Did you know your thyroid is responsible for providing energy to nearly every organ in your body?

You may have a thyroid problem or know someone who does. Or you may just not be feeling yourself and you can’t put your finger on it. Many clients I see today have an undiagnosed thyroid issue, or their immune system is suppressed and they are on the verge of being diagnosed. Ayurvedic practitioners are […]

Going to the toilet: A complete guide to what’s healthy – and what’s not

A lot of people go to the toilet once a week and think that’s perfectly normal. You want to be moving your bowels at least once, or even twice a day. The perception of what you think is normal may not actually be healthy. When looking at healthy bowel motions, it’s not only how often you […]

Omelet

Ingredients:• 2 eggs• 1 tablespoon unsweetened milk (soy, rice, etc)• A small handful of baby spinach• 1 medium sized mushroom• 1 tablespoon of chopped onions• Salt and pepper to tasteMethod:1. Beat eggs.2. Combine all ingredients into the egg mix.3. Pour into a frypan.4. Cook without stirring for two minutes then fold the omelet in half.

How Alison’s life turned around after an Ayurvedic detox and being introduced to a new routine

After 24 years living in Europe, I was preparing to return home to Melbourne Australia, when my dad passed away unexpectedly. When I got back I took over from my dad as mum’s full-time carer – she has Parkinson’s Disease. It was a difficult year, I was very stressed and put on a lot of weight. […]

Rise and Shine: How to Create a Morning Routine to Maximise Your Energy Today – And Everyday Onwards

Are you one of those people who hits snooze on their alarm, before rolling out of bed, grabbing a coffee on the way out the door and then hitting the road cranky and stressed. If you are, by the time afternoon rolls around you are probably stressed and not quite hitting the goals you had […]

Vedic Falafel wrapped in Lettuce

Ingredients: • 1 cup cooked moong beans • 1 small onion chopped • 2-3 cloves of garlic • 1/2 cup of chopped coriander and parsley • 1-2 tsp each cumin seeds and coriander seeds • 1 tsp each red pepper flakes and turmeric • 3-5 tsp potato starch (optional) • Salt to taste  Method: 1. Add all the ingredients mentioned above in food processor and […]