Allergies & Your Child

By Marion McConnell, ND   HOW YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM DEVELOPS Your child’s immune system and gastro-intestinal system are intricately connected, and are both involved in the development of allergies.  While your child is young, these systems are still developing and...

Pesto Hommus

By Marion McConnell Use organic ingredients where possible 1/2 cup dry roasted cashews (or brazil, macadamias) 1 tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2.5 tbsp lemon juice 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp tahini 3 tbsp EV cold pressed olive oil 2 tbsp water Bunch of basil...

Why is Acid-Alkaline Balance so Important?

After eating, digesting and metabolising, food releases either acid or alkaline secretions into the circulation.  The combination of an acidic environment with emotional stress, high toxin exposure, exercise and aging can result in an increased acid load in the body....