Tag Archives: winter wellness

Winter vomiting bug / Norovirus

Posted on December 1, 2021 by The Holistic Gardener

The winter vomiting bug is a name given to seasonal outbreaks of a Norovirus – the same agent for gastroenteritis and sundry digestive system upsets. It presents with stomach pain/cramping, diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting with ancillary symptoms of elevated temperature, … Continue reading →

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Eat to beat the Winter Blues and S.A.D

Posted on November 2, 2017 by The Holistic Gardener

At this time of the year when the light levels drop and the rain and cold puts a dampener on going outside we tend to plummet in our natural synthesis of Vitamin D – which is a precursor of serotonin … Continue reading →

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Roasted Tomato and Thyme Soup – a recipe for Winter Wellness

Posted on October 25, 2017 by The Holistic Gardener

The warmth and nourishment of soup when you are unwell is often likened to a hug in a bowl but soup can help maintain wellness as well as fight off colds and flu. So in this one, beyond vitamin C, … Continue reading →

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