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25.01.2022 Barriers to listening: When we are listening, our minds have a tendency to race ahead or engage in unhelpful responses. In order to actively listen, we need to be aware of the barriers, and we need to slow down and actually take the time to listen. Do you have a tendency towards any of these barriers? ... The twelve main listening barriers are: Comparing Trying to assess who is smarter, more competent, luckier, has suffered more, etc. Mind reading Distrusting what people are saying, feeling that you know better and can figure out what is really going on in the other person. Often involves making assumptions. Rehearsing Using the time the other person is speaking to think about or rehearse what you want to say. Pretending to look interested at the same time. Filtering Listening to some things and not others. Not hearing things you don’t want to hear. Judging Writing the other person off. Hastily getting involved in your own knee jerk reaction. Dreaming You are half listening until something the other person says triggers a chain of private associations. Identifying Taking everything a person tells you and referring it to your own experience. Often requiring the conversation to revolve around you. Advising Coming up with problem solving ideas before you have fully heard the other person’s story or pain. Coming up with suggestions so as not to have to be with the person’s pain. Sparring Arguing and debating with what the other person says before fully listening. Quick to disagree before hearing the whole story. Often using the word but. Being right You will go to any lengths to avoid being wrong. You have difficulty listening to criticism. Derailing Changing the subject or joking away the situation. Placating You want to be nice, pleasant. You often only half-listen. Reference: McKay, Davis & Fanning, Messages The Communication Skills Book"

25.01.2022 Your kidneys have three main functions: 1. Filtration of blood 2. Re-absorption of nutrients 3. Secretion to remove toxins and metabolic by-products from the blood... The blood enters the kidney where it is filtered to remove waste products, the filtrate is then processed to return nutrients back to the blood, then any additional waste products are secreted into the filtrate which is then sent to the urinary bladder for removal via urine. This process is constantly regulated by the nervous system, hormones, and the kidneys themselves to ensure the rate of filtration remains consistent. We can also help our kidneys with filtration by ensuring we are having enough water each day. Even mild dehydration can lead to a build-up of waste products because, among other things, it causes the blood to become thicker and thus more difficult to filter. So, show your kidneys some love with 1.5 to 2 litres of fresh, clean water every day!

24.01.2022 Microgreens! Edible immature greens that are harvested with scissors less than a month after germination. The stem, cotyledons (or seed leaves) and first set of true leaves are all edible. Common microgreens include amaranth, basil, beets, broccoli, cabbage, celery, chard, chervil, coriander/cilantro, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce, mustard, parsley, peas, radish, rocket/arugula, spinach, and sorrel. ...Continue reading

22.01.2022 Sprouting seeds and raising seedlings is so easy with this egg carton method! When ready to plant, the cardboard sections can be easily pulled apart and then they decompose in the ground :)

21.01.2022 Four easy steps to make Bliss Balls and add some nutrient-packed snacks to your day! Step 1: gather all your ingredients Step 2: add all ingredients to your food processor... Step 3: roll the mixture into balls & set in the fridge Step 4: store in an air-tight container Which method works best for you?

21.01.2022 He who lets the world, or his own portion of it, choose his plan of life for him, has no need of any other faculty than the ape-like one of imitation. He who chooses his plan for himself, employs all his faculties. He must use observation to see, reasoning and judgment to foresee, activity to gather materials for decision, discrimination to decide, and when he has decided, firmness and self-control to hold to his deliberate decision Human nature is not a machine to be built after a model, and set to do exactly the work prescribed for it, but a tree, which requires to grow and develop itself on all sides, according to the tendency of the inward forces which make it a living thing. Quote by John Stuart Mill on self-realisation and personal freedom

17.01.2022 Simple ways to support your liver! Water (1.5 to 2 litres every day) is necessary for all detoxification pathways which includes the liver, kidneys, lungs, intestines, and skin. Brassica vegetables (e.g. Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Turnips/turnip greens, Collards, Kale, Bok choy, Kohlrabi) help the liver’s detoxification pathways by providing essential nutrients.... Be mindful of toxins that put a load on the liver. This includes alcohol, drugs (pharmaceutical & recreational), and junk food (high fat, high sugar, food additives). If you experience consistent headaches, nausea, loss of appetite, rashes, or abdominal pain; it could be a sign that your liver needs some attention! And remember, if you’re feeling lost or overwhelmed send me a message for further guidance and support

16.01.2022 Hi everyone, I'm so excited to introduce my new consult packages offering a bundle of six consults! This is such a great way to jump start your health journey! The focus in these consults will be about covering all of the bases; including what you need for your health journey, a review of your eating habits, checking out what you have in your pantry, a household chemical review, and discussing lifestyle habits and routines. ... Are you ready for your holistic makeover?

15.01.2022 Did you know about RedCycle? This initiative collects soft-plastic items from food packaging and recycles them into plastic material; they are playing a huge role in diverting soft plastics from landfill! You can find RedCycle bins at a Coles or Woolworths near you, or look up https://www.redcycle.net.au/ to find a drop off point.... Remember: many small actions add up to significant changes

14.01.2022 There are now 11 active cases of COVID-19 in Queensland, with 3 from the last 24 hours. Aged Care facilities in the Brisbane South region have returned to previous restrictions. No further restrictions have been applied yet but self-isolation is still required if you are feeling sick. "Remain alert but not alarmed." Though not peer-reviewed yet, UK researchers have recently identified six distinct types of the disease, each distinguished by a cluster of symptoms. ... Six types of COVID-19 based on symptoms: 1. 'Flu-like' with no fever Headache, loss of smell, muscle pains, cough, sore throat, chest pain, no fever. 2. 'Flu-like' with fever Headache, loss of smell, cough, sore throat, hoarseness, fever, loss of appetite. 3. Gastrointestinal Headache, loss of smell, loss of appetite, diarrhoea, sore throat, chest pain, no cough. 4. Severe level one, fatigue Headache, loss of smell, cough, fever, hoarseness, chest pain, fatigue. 5. Severe level two, confusion Headache, loss of smell, loss of appetite, cough, fever, hoarseness, sore throat, chest pain, fatigue, confusion, muscle pain. 6. Severe level three, abdominal and respiratory Headache, loss of smell, loss of appetite, cough, fever, hoarseness, sore throat, chest pain, fatigue, confusion, muscle pain, shortness of breath, diarrhoea, abdominal pain. The study found patients with type four, five and six classifications were more likely to be admitted to hospital and were more likely to need respiratory support. References: Fahey & Le Roux, (2020) 6 types of COVID-19 symptom presentations. Sudre CH et al (2020) Symptom clusters in Covid19: A potential clinical prediction tool from the COVID Symptom study app. https://europepmc.org/article/ppr/ppr176004 https://www.health.qld.gov.au//queensland-novel-coronaviru

13.01.2022 How often would you have an alcoholic beverage before or with a meal? Do you know how alcohol impacts your digestion of that meal? Alcohol damages the cells of the intestines, reducing the effectiveness of nutrient absorption (especially B vitamins) and triggering inflammation which alters the gut-brain axis.... Alcohol damages the cells of the pancreas, reducing the release of digestive enzymes which impacts the absorption of fats and, as a consequence, vitamins A, D, E and K because they need dietary fats for absorption. Alcohol disrupts the microbiome which interferes with the production of beneficial nutrients (like short chain fatty acids) after a meal. Alcohol overloads the liver with the need to process the alcohol, reducing its ability to convert nutrients into their active form (e.g. vitamin A and D) and impacting detoxification pathways. So, drink with mindfulness and hold off on the alcohol for at least 30 minutes before and after eating.

11.01.2022 Scrambled eggs are a classic, easy, and hearty meal to have for breakfast; helping to boost your energy and metabolism throughout the morning. Try mixing it up with some scrambled tofu or scrambled chickpeas for something different and for added diversity!

09.01.2022 Beans and legumes are an excellent source of vegetarian protein and a staple of many vegetarian diets. They may take time to cook, but I think it’s worth it to purchase food that has been processed as little as possible. And once you know the techniques, it’s not difficult at all. Most of the time they are just soaking or boiling on their own; your actual "hands on" time is only about 10 minutes.

06.01.2022 Ayurvedic Medicine Ayurveda is one of the oldest systems of medicine in the world. Using a combination of the Sanskrit words for life (ayur) and science or knowledge (veda), Ayurveda is literally the science of life. From the five elements (ether, air, fire, water, earth), the three dosha’s are formed which represent the variations in our individual constitutions. Knowing how the elements move and interact in your body can help in understanding the language of the body.... Vata: Those with a Vata dominant dosha tend to be ethereal and creative. They are fast learners but lean towards anxiousness or depressiveness which can make them seem unreliable or changeable. Their ideal foods are sweet, sour, and salty flavours. Balancing Vata includes relaxing, resting, meditating, avoiding cold foods, avoiding hot and spicy foods, and avoiding excessive activity. Pitta: Those with a Pitta dominant dosha tend to be high energy, outspoken, and sharp witted. They favour honesty but can be critical, judgmental, or aggressive. Their ideal foods are sweet, bitter, and astringent. Balancing Pitta includes regular meal times, adding cooling foods, avoiding red meat and seafood, equal activity and rest times, spending time in nature, and walking in moonlight or along natural bodies of water. Kapha: Those with a Kapha dominant dosha tend to be strong, loyal, and supportive. They enjoy a routine but can hold onto thing long after they have stopped serving a purpose. Their ideal foods are bitter, pungent, and astringent. Balancing Kapha includes stimulating activities, new experiences, staying warm, favouring warm foods, and limiting diary intake. Interested in learning more about how Ayurvedic medicine can help you to understand your body? Take this quiz to find out your dosha! https://www.theayurvedaexperience.com/dosha-quiz/

06.01.2022 Active Listening means really hearing what is being said to you; for what it means to the person who is saying it, not just what it means for you. What does active listening require? 1. Your undivided attention to what the other is saying. ... You want to hear what the other person is saying. 2. Your concern is for the other, which should be as free as possible from your own needs. Your desire is to be helpful. You trust in the other person's ability to handle their own problems, to work them through, and to find solutions. 3. Your understanding of the feelings behind the words the other is saying. You seek to genuinely accept the other's feelings, whatever they might be, however different they may be from your own. 4. Your being in touch with your own feelings in order to avoid responding defensively to provocative statements by the other person. You remember that feelings are transitory and not permanent; therefore, any feeling can be expressed without fear of getting lost in it, or harmed by it. See next week’s post for common barriers to listening

06.01.2022 Self care. Something so straight forward and yet so easy to forget. If you are someone that deals with any kind of stress (i.e. everyone!) then you need a self-care routine. What can you do today for your mental and emotional well-being? Here are some ideas to get you started

06.01.2022 Wondering what you can do next on your health journey? Check out these free resources for some inspiration! https://celestemillsholisticnutrition.com.au/resources/

04.01.2022 This is the Hierarchy of Needs. According to this theory, the needs of the level below must be satisfied before the needs of subsequent levels can be addressed. So if your basic needs are not secure then you likely will not have space in your mind to resolve psychological needs. And if your psychological needs are not met then you are less able to address your self-fulfillment needs. Food for thought

02.01.2022 An awesome and creative way to get more diversity in your diet and you can experiment to create the perfect flavoured "cheese"!

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02.01.2022 There are several key locations around the body where you are able to check your own pulse. Have you ever checked yours? Check out the list below and see if you can find them all on your body Take note when you do find it Was it easy to find? Is it fast or slow? Is it strong or subtle? ... Checking your pulse: Using the pads of your fore-finger and middle finger, gently press onto the pulse location. Count the number of beats over 60 seconds, and that is your beats per minute (bpm). A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. Pulse locations: Temporal pulse in front of the ear, next to the tragus, and up towards the outer corner of the eye along the temple. Carotid Pulse just above the adam’s apple, on either side of the trachea. Brachial Pulse on the inside bend of the arm, beside the biceps tendon. Radial Pulse on the thumb side of the wrist, in between the two tendons. Ulnar Pulse on the little finger side of the wrist, in between the two smaller tendon (generally a weaker pulse). Popliteal Pulse on the under-side of the knee (can be difficult to find). Posterior Tibial Pulse on the inside of the ankle, in between the ankle bone and the Achilles tendon (can be difficult to find). Dorsalis Pedis Pulse on the top of the foot, at the highest point (can be difficult to find, generally requires a very light touch).