by The Medical Sanctuary | Jun 8, 2017 | Diet, Health, Naturopathy, Osteopathy, Womans Health
by Dr Elen ApThomas Our brains are very sensitive and require certain important conditions to function efficiently. When these conditions aren’t met we can suffer from an inability to concentrate, poor memory, low motivation, and a lack of mental energy and clarity...
by The Medical Sanctuary | Jun 6, 2017 | Diet, Recipes
Cacao and Raspberry Quinoa Slice by Dr Elen ApThomas 225g quinoa flakes70g buckwheat flour45g almond meal50g raw cacao nibs1 tablespoon black chia seeds185g rice malt syrup80ml coconut oil, melted100g apple sauce2 eggs, lightly whisked1 teaspoon vanilla extract125g...
by The Medical Sanctuary | May 8, 2017 | Diet, Recipes, Womans Health
by Dr Elen ApThomas CREAMY SWEET POTATO SALAD WITH FETA AND BEETROOTINGREDIENTS1kg Sweet Potatoes, washed & cubed1 Cup organic Mayonnaise2 Whole beetroots3 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard1 Pack Feta, crumbled½ Red Onion, diced¼ Cup shallots or Garlic Chives¼ Cup Pine...
by The Medical Sanctuary | Apr 16, 2017 | Diet, Health, Recipes
by Dr Elen ApThomas Ingredients2 avocados, halved and pitted (for the egg base)2 small eggs10 cherry tomatoes, quartered1 Tablespoon coriandar, coarsely chopped1 shallot, white part only1 Teaspoon fresh lime juiceAvocado coarsely chopped (for the salsa)Sea salt to...
by The Medical Sanctuary | Apr 6, 2017 | Diet, Recipes
Base1 cup almonds½ cup coconut½ cup sunflower seeds1 ⅓ cup raisins¼ cup cacao powder2 -3 teaspoons waterGrind the almonds, coconut, and sunflower seeds to flour in a food processor. Add the raisins and cacao powder. Process until the raisins are broken down. Add the...
by The Medical Sanctuary | Oct 16, 2016 | Diet, Health, Naturopath, Naturopathy
Words by John Burchell NATUROPATHNow that science has proven how important our gut brain connection is, let’s talk about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This common condition affects 1 in 5 Australians and can cause very distressing symptoms such as abdominal pain,...
