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Pumpkin Soup
(GF, DF, SF, NF) Serves 6 500g Pumpkin, peeled and cut into chunks 125g Potato, peeled and cut into chunks 1 Large onion, thinly sliced 1 cup Vegetable stock ½ cup Fresh parsley, chopped Sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste You may like to serve soup with a small amount of cream to garnish along with a little fresh parsley Place all ingredients in a large pan and barely cover with water. Simmer until tender with the lid on for approximately 30 – 45 minutes. Season to taste and place ingredients in a blender and puree. [...]
Consistency is your number one priority as an athlete
How is your training going? Remember that consistency is your number one priority as an athlete. Why? Most of us have a full time job, a family, hobbies and friends to catch up with. So there is no time for big weeks, training camps or huge amount of training. Better to do three days at 40 minutes per day than two hours on one day and then nothing for two days. My coached athletes never stop training for that reason but they have many easy active recovery weeks. Pick a long term goal and resist those excuses you have prepared [...]
Your resting heart rate may predict your risk of developing type 2 diabetes
By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Do you know what your resting heart rate is? Perhaps the last time you measured it was during PE classes in high school. Interestingly, new research published in the International Journal of Epidemiology has discovered that a faster heart rate may mean you are at greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Your resting heart rate is a measure of how many times your heart beats each minute. According to this new research, the more often it beats, the higher your blood sugar is likely to be. Resting heart rate is also a measure of your [...]
Doctrine of signatures – A guide to natural healing?
By herbalist Natasha Flynn Have you ever noticed that certain plant foods, such as nuts, herbs and vegetables look like parts of the human body? Many people have observed this phenomena and there is a theory known as the Doctrine of Signatures, where it is believed that nature gives us clues to help identify plants which help certain body parts. Two well-known advocates that promoted the doctrine of signatures, include English Botanist, herbalist and astrologer Culpepper and the father of modern chemistry; Paracelsus. There is also evidence that it has been an important part of folk medicine as far back [...]
Wonder in the Garden
by naturopath Victoria Taylor Calendula (Pot Marigold) is another wonder sitting humbly in our garden, just waiting to help us help ourselves. The flowers are rich in active ingredients and has the gift of being a powerful wound healer. Harvest the petals, dry in a cool dry space and then combine with a light cold pressed oil like sweet almond, apricot, or macadamia. Place the dried petals in a jar of oil and place in the sunlight to infuse the wonderful properties. Leave until you notice the oil change to the lovely characteristic yellow of Calendula Oil, this may take [...]
Strawberry, Goat’s Cheese and Macadamia Salad
Recipe by Claire Georgiou This is a super yummy salad – I love salads all year round! The strawberries give the salad a sweet lovely taste amongst the healthy greens combined with the creamy texture of the cheese and a crunchy texture from the lightly toasted nuts. ENJOY! Prep: 15mins Total time: 15mins Serves: 4 ½ cup of macadamias 1 punnet (250g) of fresh strawberries 100g spinach and rocket leaves 2 kale leaves, finely sliced Bunch of continental parsley, finely chopped 3 shallots, chopped ½ green capsicum, chopped ½ red capsicum, chopped 100g of goat's cheese Dressing: 2 Tablespoons [...]
Tips to help with motivation in winter
How is the motivation with winter settling in? Think about the long term and pick a goal as soon as possible to help and motivate you to get out the door. Remember that regularity is number one in sport. If you struggle with recovery and if you are getting sore muscle from getting back into training, I could not recommend Cabot Health's Glutamine powder enough. Glutamine will help heal the micro tears created by hard or long training sessions. Better recovery means you can back it up quicker. Give it a try! To help motivation in the winter, get in [...]
Live Blood Analysis
What is it? Live Blood Analysis (also known as live blood cell analysis) is a test where a single drop of blood from the patient’s fingertip is magnified under a microscope and is able to be used as a screening tool for identifying gut permeability and digestive health. Both practitioner and client are able to see the blood components and, with subsequent tests, are able to track the success of treatment. What can LBA show? Live Blood Analysis is able to detect indications of liver and spleen stress, low immune status, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, fungal infections, digestive problems, atherosclerotic [...]
Dr Cabot helped us raise $4,200 for our local charity!
A letter to the editor of the Naracoorte Herald “Healthy Vital Living” An evening with Dr Sandra Cabot - thank you for the Community Spirited support. I was absolutely stunned at the fantastic energised atmosphere at the seminar and the amount of people thinking about their health and how to look deeper as to why health issues are happening = “What is the root cause?”. Congratulations to the men that came I wish everyone better health. The stillness within the crowd, showing an intense interest in the incredible information of how we can take better care of our bodies and [...]
Dr Cabot helps raise money for Kidz Fund Charity
Dr Cabot recently presented a health seminar for men and women at the Shellharbour Worker's Club in conjunction with Go Vita Shellharbour. Apart from raising the awareness of all those who attended about the part each of them plays in their own health and wellbeing, Dr Cabot also raised $3,000 for the Kidz Fund Disability Trust. Bill and Marilyn from Go Vita Shellharbour presenting the cheque of $3,000 to Sean from The Disability Trust for the money raised for the Kidz Fund on the evening. We had a huge response to our Dr Sandra Cabot Seminar held [...]
