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Recently, we hit the road and headed to the Koala Hospital in Port Macquarie, where the magic happens. Eucalyptus-scented air, the rustle of leaves, and the resilient spirit of our beloved koalas. We were on a mission to see firsthand the incredible work fuelled by your generosity. Walking through the hospital, we met some real characters – koalas with tales of survival that would give you goosebumps, and the Koala Hospital team are their unsung heroes. From little triumphs to inspiring comebacks, each koala has a unique journey. And let me tell you, hearing those stories, feeling the emotion in...

Are you ready to take your BBQ skills to the next level? Whether you're a seasoned grill master or a beginner, cooking the perfect BBQ requires a combination of technique, preparation, and attention to detail.    1. Prepare your Meat Bring your meat to room temperature prior to cooking. This will allow for more even cooking and enhance the natural flavours. Now is the time you rub your meat rub onto your steak. However, if you are marinading, check the time for your marinade. Some marinades state you should marinade overnight. Others allow half an hour to two hours for marinading. 2. Master...

5 Ways to Build Your Blood Healthy blood levels have us feeling physically energised and ready to take on the world. (Be sure to check out Part 1 for my blood vitality checklist). But what happens when the balance is off? As a Chinese medicine practitioner, I have many people consulting with me when they are feeling perpetually fatigued, clouded with brain fog and they can’t for the life of them get a good night's sleep no matter how tired they feel. When the blood becomes depleted in Chinese medicine, we term this: blood deficiency. What does having blood deficiency...

How Do Your Blood Levels Stack Up? As a practitioner of Chinese medicine, I am often telling my patients to eat cooked foods, drink bone broths and go to bed early. (You can bet I’m fun at a party!) This is all in the name of “building blood”. But what exactly does this mean? What does having blood vitality feel like? And does having a Chinese medicine ‘blood deficiency’ pattern, actually mean that you have a low Western medicine blood count? These are all questions that I will answer for you as we dive deep on everything ‘blood’ in this...