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Author: Lisa Crowley
Date: Thursday, May 03, 2018

Essential Vitality is getting Busy ! 

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FOOD AS MEDICINE

Author: Lisa Crowley
Date: Wednesday, July 03, 2013

HI All, 

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Weight-loss / Detoxing Smoothie

Author: Lisa Crowley
Date: Wednesday, July 03, 2013

Starting the day with a protein rich, super food smoothie is perfect for weight loss and detoxing the body.  It kick starts the metabolism, balances blood sugar levels, keeps you full for longer, is nutrient rich and most importantly it is quick, easy and tastes delicious :) 

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MAKE YOUR OWN FLAVOURED WATER = HEALTHY, REFRESHING & DELICIOUS

Author: Lisa Crowley
Date: Monday, April 15, 2013

I found these awesome water recipes from the facebook page 'Pharmacology Organics', I thought I'd share it with you as I think it is an awesome idea and for those who think water is boring, well now there is no excuse !

Lis x

1) The classical : lemon/cucumber:
Mix in a pitcher: 10 cups of water + 1 cucumber and a lemon, thinly sliced + 1/4 cup fresh finely chopped basil leaf + 1/3 of finely chopped fresh mint leaves. Leave in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

2) The granite : Strawberry/Lime or Raspberry/Lime
Mix in a pitcher : 10 cups of water + 6 strawberries / 0r Raspberries and one thinly sliced lime + 12 finely chopped fresh mint leaves. Leave in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

3) The digestive : Fennel/citrus
First: infuse 1 to 3 grams of dried and crushed fennel in 150 ml of boiling water for 5-10 minutes. Allow to cool.
Mix in a pitcher: 10 cups of water + lemon juice (put the leftover lemon in the mix) + a small thinly sliced orange + 12 fresh chopped mint leaves + the infusion of fennel seeds. Leave in refrigerator overnight before serving.

4) The antiOX : Blackberry/Sage
Note that a part from the berries, sage leafs is the herb that has the highest antioxidant content.
Mix in a pitcher : 10 cups of water + 1 cup of blackberries that have been very slightly crushed + 3-4 sage leaves. Leave in refrigerator overnight before serving.

5) WATERmelon : watermelon/Rosemary
Mix in a pitcher : 10 cups of water + 1 cup of watermelon cut into cubes + 2 rosemary stems. Leave in refrigerator overnight before serving.

6) The exotic : Pineapple/Mint
Mix in a pitcher : 10 cups of water + 1 cup of pineapple cut into cubes + 12 fresh mint leaves finely chopped. Leave in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

7) The traditional : Appel/cinnamon
Mix in a pitcher : 10 cups of water + 1 cup of apple cut into cubes + 2 cinnamon sticks + 2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Leave in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

8.) The zingibir : Ginger/tea
In advance: heat 1 teaspoon of ginger in two cups of tea, let it cool down.

Mix in a pitcher: 10 cups of water with two cups of the ginger tea + 4-5 pieces of fresh ginger cut into cubes. Leave in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

 

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Welcome to Essential Vitality

Author: Lisa Crowley
Date: Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Hi all welcome to ‘Essential Vitality’. Firstly I’d like to introduce myself my name is Lisa Crowley and I am a naturopath and theta healer located in Wamberal on the Central coast. My goal is to help people achieve their optimal health and my motto for life is ‘moderation in all aspects of life is the key to balance’. I have a strong interest in treating neurological disorders including stress, anxiety and emotional issues as well as children’s health, weight loss, detoxification and sports enhancement. 

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