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What to drink when July is Dry?
So you have decided to test your will-power and take on the challenge of Dry July. Well done you! For some Dry July will be a breeze but for others the thought of going without bubbles for a month can...
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Nourish your Spirit – a visit to His Holiness the Dalai Lama
I’m privileged to have recently attended the 10th annual Happiness and its Causes Conference held at Luna Park in Sydney and am reflecting on what I took away from listening to the two days of...
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HOW TO: Make The Perfect Crumbed Fish
Need some inspiration in the kitchen? Watch the following video featuring Golden Door’s Executive Chef David Hunter and Shane Crawford from Shane Crawford’s Healthy Playground as they’ll be showing...
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How to Utilise Meditation to Curb Cravings
Sugar cravings. We all know how powerful they can be, whispering to us that we MUST have that chocolate, that glass of wine, that cake! It’s like a voice in our ear – and an impulse felt in the body...
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THE BENEFITS OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
Watch the following video featuring Golden Door’s Wellness Consultant and Retreat Physiotherapist Mel Ingram and Shane Crawford from Shane Crawford’s Healthy Playground as they discuss the benefits of...
View ArticleWinter warmer: Corn and coconut soup
Ingredients: 3 corn cobs 2 leeks, white part only chopped 2 lemon grass stalks, white part only, chopped 6 cups vegetable stock 2 large carrots, peeled and diced 200 ml coconut milk Fresh coriander,...
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Ultimate green juice
Watch Golden Door’s Executive Chef David Hunter show Shane Crawford from Shane Crawford’s Healthy Playground how to make fresh juice packed with essential fruits and vegetables. Ingredients ½ a...
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Just finished breakfast? Try this Digestive Stretch
Just finished breakfast? Get your body moving and your digestive system flowing with Jaye our Program Manager, who has put together stretches you need to know in one minute that will help you kick...
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Brad Thompson joins the team at Golden Door Elysia
I never thought it would happen but after twenty two years I have left the Gold Coast! It had to be something special to entice me away from my beachfront unit at Main Beach. After more than twenty...
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Australia’s first online Mindful Eating program declares “no more diets!”
A unique online program which blends the science of how our brains work with the ancient wisdom of mindfulness is helping Australians eliminate the stress and anxiety usually associated with diet...
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Trio of chargrilled heirloom carrots with salsa verde
Brighten up your spring with this beautifully coloured side dish featuring heirloom carrots topped with a fresh, flavoursome and high in antioxidant salsa verde. This dish is the perfect accompaniment...
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Get outside and active this spring
Spring is here! After a long winter, coming out of hibernation can be difficult and it’s often hard for us to get back into movement and exercise routines. As seasons go spring time best demonstrates...
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Take time for you
Looking after ourselves so that we can better look after our loved ones is a test of our ability to prioritise and balance. It may also require us to use the word ‘no’ on occasion when the request is...
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Happy guts. Happy brain
The expression ‘gut feeling’ has recently taken on a whole new meaning. Neuroscience and medical research has identified that our brain and guts are intimately linked. The brain-guts axis is a...
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Golden Door breakfast balls
Are you looking for a nutrient rich, quick and easy breakfast on the run? Executive Chef David Hunter’s top breakfast tip is that you shouldn’t skip it! If you’re short on time most mornings but still...
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3 full body, functional exercises for men
Build functional strength and endurance with these 3 exercises that you can do at home. Power Band – Squat Row’s. 2-3 sets of 20 reps Focus on slower controlled reps early to ensure good form. If you...
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Fuel for Movement
Movement in its various forms constitute exercise: running, walking, dancing, Pilates, yoga, swimming, gardening, even high intensity housework (turn up your favourite tracks and get your housework...
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3 full body, power band exercises for women
Try these 3 power band exercises at home for a full body workout. For durability and quality the Cyber fit brand of Power Bands work really well. 1.Power Band – “Disco” Rotation’s” (think John Travolta...
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Deliciously healthy Green papaya and chicken salad to keep you energised this...
Serves 4 Ingredients Salad 600 g chicken breast 200 g rice noodles 400 g green papaya, shredded 30 g finely chopped mixed herbs (eg coriander, mint, basil and parsley) 3 spring onions, chopped Dressing...
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Movement is Medicine
“I consider my refusal to go to the gym today as resistance training” ~Author Unknown Sometimes it can be difficult to get motivated to work out. If so, dig deep and persevere because being regularly...
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