All The Ways Pilates Changes Your Body … From a Former Moulin Rogue Dancer

If you've ever been curious about Pilates, Rachel Crompton, Head of Pilates at Elixr Health Club, is the perfect person to guide you. With over two decades of experience, a background in professional dance, and an infectious passion for movement, she knows exactly why Pilates is a game-changer for your body. Rachel's Pilates journey began…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa26/02/2025

Health Nutrition Nutrition Wellness & Health

The Health Benefits of Fasting – Is It Sustainable And Is It Safe?

“The philosophy of fasting calls upon us to know ourselves, to master ourselves, and to discipline ourselves the better to free ourselves. To fast is to identify our dependencies, and free ourselves from them.” Tariq Ramadan The long association between human beings and food has a common theme: scarcity. Our metabolic machinery has been moulded over…

ByJames Gleeson26/02/2025

Baking Healthy Quick & Easy

Lola Berry’s Lime Protein Balls

Makes 24 balls INGREDIENTS 1 and 1⁄2 cups of almond meal (same as almond flour) 3 scoops of Vanilla Vegan Protein powder 1⁄2 cup of desiccated coconut 3 tablespoons of maple syrup Juice of 2 limes, zest of one lime Seeds of one vanilla pod or 1⁄2 a teaspoon of the powdered jazz 1⁄2 a cup of melted coconut oil Pinch of Himalayan crystal…

ByLola Berry26/02/2025

Baking Quick & Easy

Fudgy Gluten Free Brownies

If you need to follow a gluten free diet and don't want to miss out on a sweet treat, then this yummy recipe is for you. INGREDIENTS 1 ¾ cups of black beans 2.5 tablespoons of flax meal 6 tablespoons of water 3 tablespoons of coconut oil ¾ cup of cacao powder 1/4 teaspoon of salt 1 tablespoon of pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup…

ByAlice Duthie24/02/2025

Fitness Health

Three Best Yoga Poses For Sore Knees

Do you struggle with sore knees? You are not alone! Knee pain is a common issue and there are many things that cause discomfort such as; result of an injury, arthritis, gout, ligaments, issues with tendons and muscles, the list is long, and it can affect people of all ages, not just the…

ByTrudy Vains24/02/2025

Homes Lifestyle & Homes

Sofa, So Good … Choosing the Right Seating Set Up For Your Living Spaces

Finding the perfect seating arrangement for your home depends on your space, lifestyle, and comfort preferences. Whether you want to maximise a small area, add a luxurious touch, or invest in seating that provides extra support, there’s a sofa or chair to suit every need. From compact apartments to large family homes, here’s a guide…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa24/02/2025

Health News

How To Make Your Teeth Stronger as You Age

While our face is one of the first places to show signs of ageing, our teeth can also encounter challenges with every annual rotation around the sun. From wear and tear to gum issues and tooth loss, the challenge of keeping your pearly whites in top condition can wipe the smile off your face, quickly!…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa24/02/2025

Health Yoga

Yoga Pose Of The Week: The Proper Push Up!

The foundations of this yoga pose are absolutely crucial for a safe and injury free practice. This is the real deal. The proper push up, and if you do it right it's not easy. FOUNDATION Get your self into a high plank position Feet at hip width, toes under the heels Straight legs and…

BySammy Veall23/02/2025

Baking Entertaining & Wine Food & Drink Quick & Easy Your Recipes

A Truly Decadent Recipe: Apple Charlotte Pudding

"It is said that the apple charlotte is named after Queen Charlotte, the wife of King George III, who might have been the patron of the apple growers. Some have claimed this pudding was invented by the French chef Carême in 1802, and that he published a recipe for ‘charlotte a la parisienne’ and later changed…

ByRobyn Foyster22/02/2025

Baking Food & Drink Quick & Easy Your Recipes

Banana Double Chocolate Almond Muffins

The perfect afternoon treat packed with the nutritional value of Australian bananas and complimented with the indulgent taste of milk chocolate. Makes 16 muffins Ingredients 4 bananas, mashed 200 gm or 1 cup caster sugar 150 ml or ⅔ cup oil 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 240 gm or 1 ½ cups plain flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 50 gm or…

ByJames Graham22/02/2025