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Children and Herbal Treatments

  As many of you know, at VIVE we love making herbal formulas to support the health of our customers. Matt, Mindy, Georgie, Linda and Marilyn are Herbalists that have years of experience with the strength and ability of herbs … Continue reading

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Herbal Medicines that Increase Breast Milk Supply

Galactagogues are a group of medicines or agents that are believed to or have been proven to help breast milk production at the beginning of breast feeding or for the continuation of feeding. Herbs have a long history, in many … Continue reading

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How to Make Your Own Gut Loving Kombucha

At Vive we absolutely adore Kombucha! Not only is it super refreshing (especially this time of year) & delicious but its contains a wide variety of gut loving bacteria & enzymes which assist in the maintenance of a healthy digestive … Continue reading

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Cold & Flu Prevention 101 | Our Top Tips

Yes, it’s that time of year again…..the cold & flu session is getting scarily close. Luckily there is so much we can do to help prevent getting sick & also help our body recover, if in fact we do get … Continue reading

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The Impact of Chronic Stress on your Health

Mindy Duncan | Clinical Naturopath Stress is something we’ve become all too familiar with as it now appears to be a permanent phenomenon of modern life. It’s very normal to experience stress. The human body was built to cope brilliantly … Continue reading

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It’s time to focus on a better you | February Special

Did you make a new year’s resolution to improve your health….. but you are not sure where to start? Naturopath Therese Hodgkinson can help guide you along your health journey. Therese uses a balanced yet professional approach to improve overall … Continue reading

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The Importance of Stomach Acid in Digestive Health

by Mindy Duncan | Clinical Naturopath We talk a lot about the importance of good digestive health here at Vive. Why pre-biotics are essential, which probiotics are most beneficial for certain conditions & generally how to optimise your microbiome. However, one … Continue reading

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Post-flu Recovery – Tips & Tricks

 Mindy Duncan (Naturopath) It’s been a really rough flu season this year, with the most recorded cases of Influenza A in almost 15 years. I think it’s fair to say most of us need some time to recover & recuperate. … Continue reading

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Let’s Talk About Flax

                                                       by Therese Hodgkinson (Naturopath)   Did you know that Flaxseed (aka linseed) is not only a great source of omega 3 fatty acid but also: fibre, protein, minerals, isoflavones & lignans? No wonder this nutritious little seed has … Continue reading

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What’s the deal with Prebiotics?

by Mindy Duncan (student Naturopath) Probiotics have long been a topic of discussion for numerous reasons, namely the well-researched positive impacts they have on many aspects of human health. However their equally, if not more beneficial counterparts prebiotics, are rarely … Continue reading

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Western Herbal Medicine for Public Health

Written by Marilyn Lemaire | Master Herbalist   Western Herbal Medicine for Public Healthcare As many of you are aware, VIVE is rich with Herbalists.  We are 7 herbalists working in the store and the VIVE clinic.  We love going … Continue reading

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Turkey, Cranberry and Wild Rice Salad

This is the perfect Christmas Day salad! Not only is it easy to prepare, absolutely delicious and nutrient dense, but you can also make it ahead of time for an even more seamless Christmas lunch…  I know I won’t be … Continue reading

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Vive Health – Naturopath – Therese Hodgkinson

Together we can optimise your health “Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” – Jim Rohn Qualifications: Dip. Naturopathy Dip. Herbal Medicine Dip. Nutrition Pharmacy Professional Interests: Stress & anxiety management Menopause, perimenopause & … Continue reading

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Mini Banana Walnut Muffins

Another delicious recipe from Simple Nourishment! Why not make a batch for back to school lunches this week – yum! Be sure to check out the recipe book, Super Snacks, from Simple Nourishment in store at VIVE.   Prep: 15 mins … Continue reading

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Is your child having issues with concentration, learning or behaviour?

By Mikaela Duffy Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Body Talk Practitioner   Many children face difficulties when it comes to cognition, focus and retaining information.  At times these issues may be coupled with hyperactivity, sleeping problems and eating or digestive complaints.  The … Continue reading

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The Kitchen: 2 Minute Edition: All-in-one-pan Roast Chook

This week on the Kitchen, Bella and Claudia have created a simple, delicious recipe for a Roast Chook even your nan would be proud of. You can find all of the ingredients in-store at VIVE! What you’ll need… . 1kg … Continue reading

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Crunchy Seed Bars

Makes 15 bars | Prep: 8 mins | Cook: 15 mins gluten free, dairy free   What You’ll Need… 1 cup dates ¼ cup sultanas ¼ cup cranberries ½ cup pumpkin seeds ½ cup sunflower seeds ¼ cup chia seeds … Continue reading

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The Kitchen with Bella and Claudia: Beetroot Brownies

In this episode of The Kitchen, Bella and Claudia show you how to make an easy, delicious and simple recipe of Beetroot Brownies. Yum!   What you’ll need… 320g beetroot, grated raw (about 2.5 cups) 3 cups Protein Bread Co … Continue reading

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