by Jo Formosa | Dec 1, 2017 | Blog, Health Tips
When you make a call on a decision – or choose to “go with your gut” – it’s likely you’re getting signals from your second brain – the one that’s hidden in the digestive system. The gut does more than just break down food, absorb nutrients and expel... 
by Jo Formosa | Nov 28, 2017 | Blog, Health Tips, Recipes
A basic sauteé that can incorporate any detox-friendly meat, tofu or seafood Ingredients: • 180 g chicken (or seafood or tofu) • 1 tablespoon sesame oil • 1 cup bean sprouts • 1 clove garlic • 1 teaspoon minced ginger • ½ cup snow peas • ½ cup sliced red capsicum • ¼... 
by Jo Formosa | Nov 24, 2017 | Blog, Health Tips
Meditation isn’t something practiced by a minority or the fringes of society anymore. It seem everyone in Hollywood and Silicon Valley is into it now, from Katy Perry and Madonna to Hugh Jackman, Clint Eastwood and LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner. More and more people are... 
by Jo Formosa | Nov 17, 2017 | Blog, Home Remedies, Recipes
Serves 2-4 or more as a side Ingredients: 1kg piece pumpkin 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup A handful of finely chopped coriander (cilantro) roots and stems, optional Fine sea... 
by Jo Formosa | Nov 17, 2017 | Blog, Health Tips
In our busy lives, yoga is the perfect way of calming and strengthening body and mind – but you might find that you haven’t quite gelled with the practice because you’ve been doing the wrong type of yoga, or positions, that just don’t suit your particular body... 
by Jo Formosa | Nov 10, 2017 | Blog, Health Tips
Ever wondered why some people can stay slim, fit healthy and vitalised with just a gentle walking and yoga exercise routine, while others need something a whole more vigorous to reap the benefits? This is because the type of exercise that best suits your constitution... 
by Jo Formosa | Nov 3, 2017 | Blog, Health Tips, Newsletter
Have you exercised today? Have you exercised this week? We all know we need to exercise, or move regularly – but it surprises me that so many people still don’t. I recently read in the Sydney Morning Herald that one in two adults haven’t done any exercise in the last... 
by Jo Formosa | Oct 27, 2017 | Health Tips
Currently one in four children in Australia is now classified as overweight or obese. In the US obesity rates in children have tripled since the 1970s. This is also the first generation where parents may outlive their children. The crazy thing is that through diet and... 
by Jo Formosa | Oct 25, 2017 | Blog, Recipes
Health Benefits of Kitchari Kitchari is a complete one-pot meal. It’s packed full of protein in the dal, vitamins, minerals and fibre in the veggies, and energy in the rice. The perfect meal for breakfast, lunch or dinner, you can be guaranteed the whole family will... 
by Jo Formosa | Oct 20, 2017 | Blog
Most of us grew up being told we weren’t able to leave the table until all the food on our plate was finished, right? Who now finds them themselves trying to encourage, cajole or even force their child to eat – even when they aren’t interested? Currently one in four...
