I first tasted this tonic at an Ayurvedic retreat in Bali earlier this year and now it’s one of my staples. Ojas means strong and vital in Sanskrit and that’s exactly how I feel when I drink this as a morning wake up or afternoon “pick me up please”. With the plethora of drinks to …
I love pickles and fermented foods and made kombucha when sharing scobies was all the craze in the 1990’s. Beet Kvass is my favourite drink now. Even though it’s made from beetroot that is high in starch and sugar, all the sugar is used up in the fermentation process, compared to kombucha which has typically more than …
This recipe via two friends is modified from mynewroots. It’s the first success I’ve had with my beautiful fermentation crock by Kinfolk and Co. I love this recipe because of the fermented garlic and ginger and that I can adjust the chilli as I’m not a huge fan of super spicy kimchi, one of Korea’s …
The winter solstice has passed, the days are getting longer but colder. Winter is calling us to nurture our Yin essence and take care of kidney chi energy to support hormone health in menopause. Slow cooked stews, soups, beanies, warm drinks, hot baths with essential oils, fires, hiking, mohair blankets and early nights make winter …
Bones are like a trust fund that matures when you reach your peak bone density around 35 years of age. If you can keep adding to your investment around menopause, you can maintain your bone bank well into your 50s, 60s and beyond. With a recent diagnosis of osteopenia – the first stage of bone …
Ever felt you were so bloated you looked pregnant? Have you lived with bloating, constipation, gas, or other tummy problems for a lot of your life? Are you struggling with your hormones? If 2015 is the year you’ve decided to get your hormones back on track, then a great place to start is your gut. …
