What do you mean by “healthy sperm”? “Healthy sperm” is really a bit of a short-cut way of saying a male’s reproductive function is in good order and they are fertile. So while we only mention sperm, in effect, this means they are able to have and maintain an erection and are able to ejaculate,…
DetailsI was fortunate enough to have been asked to write for ModeWest, a free online magazine for business in the Western suburbs and Blue Mountains. My first brief was about healthier and food choices and somehow that ended up being about burgers!! We all have the intention to eat healthy, right? The knowledge is there,…
DetailsThis is serious porridge! The coconut milk reminds of Asian black sticky rice; warming and super-filling. This was my first attempt so ad-libbed with the ingredients and ratios, but they worked thankfully. You can use other milks and it will be much lighter, but it is a cold and misty day in the mountains so…
DetailsWhat is the basal body temperature? The basal body temperature is the lowest normal temperature (i.e. without any illnesses or abnormal environmental conditions). Why record the basal temperature? The two most common reasons to record your basal temperature is to provide information about thyroid function (people with under-active thyroid may be ‘colder’ than typical) and…
DetailsSo, you are thinking about starting a family – pretty exciting and scary at the same time! Simple things can make a profound difference to how easy (or difficult) it is to fall pregnant, have a trouble-free pregnancy and a healthy baby. Here are the basics to get you started. Fresh and unprocessed food Healthy,…
DetailsIn the mountains this weekend the air was pristine and crisp, the temperature mild, even in the sun, and the leaves have begun change; autumn is on it’s way and thoughts go to warming, earthy foods, and pumpkin soup is at the top of the list! This is a classic stand-by soup. The fresh vegetables…
DetailsYour metabolism is the rate at which you body works, performing its usual functions of digestion, repairing, making hormones and chemicals etc. A fast metabolism means you burn energy (calories) more rapidly. A slow metabolism means you burn calories much more slowly, so might find it hard to lose weight even when you are eating…
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