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The Things I Have Done to Support Myself Through Stage 4 Cancer – One woman’s reflection

When I was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer, I decided very early on that I wanted to be as involved as possible in my own healing. I knew the medical treatment was important, but I also felt there were many other areas I could support at the same time,...
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The Things I Have Done to Support Myself Through Stage 4 Cancer – One woman’s reflection

When I was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer, I decided very early on that I wanted to be as involved as possible in my own healing. I knew the medical treatment was important, but I also felt there were many other areas I could support at the same time,...
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CHICKWEED PESTO: A WILD RECIPE FROM YOUR “GARDEN”

I realise how it sounds suggesting you weed your garden and then go make pesto. Honestly though, what could be more resourceful? Winter's tender shoots and other early wild edibles offer some of the first tasty greens of the season, why not partake? Serve this delicious pesto as a nutritious...
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The cancer fighting powers of RED onions.

Onions don’t usually get the spotlight for being a glamorous and trendy ‘superfood’, but surprisingly enough, the humble onion is most definitely a superfood in its own right. You know the saying, “An apple a day…”, well it should be, “An onion a day keeps the doctor away!” Diced in...
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Blackcurrent & Cashew Bliss Bites

These little beauties are with out a doubt my new favourite! Light, sweet, nutty and refreshing, they are everything a bliss ball should be! Not to mention how beautiful they look! Make up a batch of these and easily impress your friends with fancy raw food making skills! Dairy free,...
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Frankincense Oil – A natural treatment option for cancer?

Believe it or not, we all contain cancer cells in our bodies.  But with strong immune systems and good health, these cancer cells don’t  have the opportunity to replicate and become an issue for us in the future.  Now,  I know 100% of us would love to prevent cancer cell...
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Good Guts article

Recently I was asked to share how food and lifestyle changes helped me with my healing from cancer. Amy from www.goodguts.co.nz is a fellow health coach in Auckland who has an amazing desire to share others stories towards wellness. Read on.... Anyone faced with a diagnosis of cancer, has to make some...
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Veggie Toast Slice

Hankering for that healthy vegetable slice you can pop in your toaster and trick yourself into thinking it's bread?   However this little slice has filled a gap, that makes my tummy happy! Just toast it for a while and smother in butter and the healthy fats of Avocado's!!! Ingredients...
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Beating the odds!

I have beaten the odds according to my surgeon. A couple of weeks ago I had a follow up appointment at Tauranga Hospital. This appointment was primarily for me to listen to what my surgeon thought about my latest results given that he wasn’t particularly happy that I chose to refuse...
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Crispy Kale Chips

Watch out, potato chips. Kale chips are my favourite in the "healthy greens" snack department. You won't believe how easy these chips are to make at home, and the seasoning complements the kale beautifully. Bet you can't eat just one! Take it from me, when it comes to kale chips, curly kale...
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Is your thyroid to blame?

Is it just me or are we hearing more often than not these days of many people who have thyroid disorders? I would say that at least half of my clients have some kind of under-active thyroid condition that is adversely affecting their energy levels, weight, moods, and digestion. Women are...
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