Doctor Aaron (medical director) and Di Wallace (naturopath) have a regular segment on Psychic Encounters with Sharina on 2UE on Sunday nights. Doctor Aaron/Di Wallace will be on air around 8:30pm to talk about menopause, associated symptoms, treatment options and tips on general wellbeing and ageing well.
Past topics:
12th May 2013
Lemongrass, Eggplant & Broccoli Curry with Tofu
This dish is a complete meal. If you wish to add some carbohydrate, serve with Basmati rice. Alternatively, my choice is to add additional protein. (4 servings)
2 tbsp extra virgin coconut oil
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 inch fresh ginger, finely chopped
2 stalks lemongrass, crushed and finely chopped
1/2 tsp dried chili flakes
2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp mustard seeds, ground in a mortar
1 medium size eggplant, cut in wedges
2 small apples, cut in small dices
1 cup (240 ml) vegetable stock – (no preservative or additives, where possible)
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 can (1 2/3 cup / 400 ml) coconut milk
3 cups (300 g) broccoli, cut in florets
375g can organic chickpeas, washed and drained
300g organic firm tofu, broken into 2.5cm cubes- see “Tips”
1-2 tsp Himalayan salt
Serve with: A handful fresh basil and fresh coriander/cilantro or mint
Method:
- Heat oil in a large pot on medium high heat. Add garlic and sauté for about a minute, then add all 6 spices, lower the heat a bit and stir constantly to ensure they do not burn.
- Add the eggplant wedges. Make sure all wedges get soaked in the spicy oil.
- Then add the apple and fry everything for a few minutes.
- Add stock and apple cider vinegar, cover with a lid and let cook for about 20 minutes or until the veggies are tender.
- Meanwhile, cook the rice.
- Add coconut milk, broccoli and salt to the curry and let simmer for about 10 minutes more.
- Stir in a generous handful of fresh basil and coriander.
- 8. Serve with basmati rice on the side.
Tips:
Tofu- One of the biggest comments I hear about tofu is, “it has no flavour”. This tip was given to me by a friend who said her Chinese mum does this regularly. I tried it and now I’m a convert. Initially, freeze the tofu, then defrost and squeeze out the excess water. This will make the tofu stiff, yet when added to a sauce, it soaks up the flavours.
Poached Chicken- I choose to use a steamer with vegetable stock in the bottom instead of water. Place some fresh basil and lemongrass on top of the chicken and steam for about 8 minutes or until cooked. This is a fantastic way to prepare chicken for either hot or allow it to cool and serve it later. Any aromatic herbs will infuse flavour as will spices – your choice.
Basmatic Rice – A serving size is ½ cup of cooked rice.
5th May 2013
What the man in your life can do to help during menopause
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28th April 2013
Multivitamin and Mineral Formula
Do you eat 2 serves or fruit and 5 serves of vegetables per day? Many Australians don’t eat their daily allowances and need to supplement their diet with a Multivitamin & Mineral.
We choose a formula that has highly absorbable ingredients so your body can easily utilise the nutrients without the side effects of inferior ingredients.
Our supplement contains Broccoli sprout extract as it supports the liver in metabolising hormones and acts as an antioxidant for healthy ageing.
Vitamin C and Zinc
Supporting your Immune System
Vitamin C and Zinc can reduce the duration of a cold /flu by a few days. During times of stress, lowered immunity or in wound healing our body requires a greater amount of these nutrients.
An Australian study found, in a national random dietary survey, that 85% of women and 65% of men do not receive the RDA for zinc in their diets.
Resverartol Age Well
This formulation is specifically designed to aid in the achievement of healthy ageing.
The ingredients helps protect areas that often incur dysfunction during ageing, including the cardiovascular system, the nervous system, and metabolic control.
The benefits of this formula include reducing inflammation, improving glucose and fat metabolism as well as supporting a healthy immune system.
Fish oil
Are you getting the results you want from your fish oil?
Most people don’t realize they need to take 9-14 standard over the counter capsules or 4 of ours to achieve the temporary relief of pain and inflammation from arthritis.
Our fish oil doesn’t smell fishy and the capsules have a citrus berry flavour.
Fish oil helps to maintain normal cholesterol levels.
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21st April 2013
E3 Facial Cream
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Would you like your face to look younger and more youthful? Our prescription Oestrogen Facial Cream may help to rejuvenate the quality of your skin. It can increase its elasticity, reduce dryness and the appearance of deep wrinkles as well as open pores.
Call us today and we can organise a free appointment with one of our doctors to discuss how Oestrogen Facial Cream may benefit you.
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