Dionne Richter, Kinesiologist
With an increase in nut allergies and many strict nut free policies in schools I thought I would share a delicious recipe for nut free healthy Tahiti balls. Recipe for Tahini balls 2 tablespoons tahini 2 tablespoons cacao powder 3 tablespoons coconut oil ½ cup ground linseeds 2 tablespoons honey 1 handfuls chopped sunflower seeds […]
For those of you who have just celebrated Purim, there is nothing worse than seeing all these delicous treats that you can’t enjoy due to food intolerances. So here is my recipe for ‘healthier’ hamantashins that cater for all requirements (the egg can be replaced with a tablespoon of tahini for vegans or those with […]
When it comes to stress, people often use coffee, alcohol and nicotine as coping mechanisms. They are a double edged sword as although people use them to manage their stress, all three actually contribute to increased stress levels. Coffee. Although it is thought of as the norm now days to drink coffee, caffeine containing drink […]
Obviously this one is not as simple as following a few tips. It requires effort and our lives are dedicated to constantly striving to reach our potential. It is however, one of the most important posts I will write. Everyone wants to be the best version of themselves not just when it comes to a […]
With so many super foods on the market now days its hard to know what’s what. I went for breakfast this morning with my brother and on the menu was a ‘Maqui smoothie bowl’, to which he asked ‘what on earth is Maqui? So I thought I would explain some of these less common super […]
Exercise is one of the most important tools when it comes to obtaining an excellent quality of health. It is important for weight management, blood sugar regulation, detoxification, circulation, mood enhancement and the list just goes on. Personally, I have experienced a huge increase in energy since I began regular exercise last year and I […]
Nutrition is so important when it comes to managing stress and anxiety. The body requires certain nutrients in order to be able to make neurotransmitters for positive mood and relaxation. Without the correct nutrient intake it is impossible for the body to make these feel good chemicals resulting in stress, anxiety, low mood, lack of […]
Period pain is actually quite complex with multi-faceted causes. The best solution would be to get a treatment specially tailored to you. However, if it is simple period pain there are a few generalised things that can help. My top 3 natural period pain treatments are: Fish oil- Fish oil or omega-3 fatty acids are […]
