Megan Crockart - Balancing Nutrition + Yoga

"You can not prevent the birds from flying over your head, but you can stop them from building a nest in your hair." - Martin Luther King Jnr

"A beautiful day begins with a beautiful mindset. Every day you wake up, think about what a privilege it is to simply be alive and healthy." - Unknown

How will you wake up tomorrow?

I have written about soy in the past (and have even done a Youtube video of it). I get questioned all the time about soy and it being "dangerous as it creates oestrogen in the body." This is inaccurate.

Have a read of my series on soy to find out more about this complete plant protein.

https://www.balancingnutrition.com/?p=1907

I have done a lot of food allergy and food intolerance testing in my clinic for over a decade!

What do you think are the most common intolerances people have?

Gluten intolerance?

No, the most common foods that people are reacting to are eggs and dairy!

There can be some really random foods that people have never eaten or never suspected show up on their list. The results are not the end of the world and don't necessarily mean those foods need to be avoided forever either!

If you think you have a food intolerance/sensitivity and would like to investigate further, reach out to book a consult with me and I can go through the options.

4 Week Winter Detox Program discounted price ending soon...

Book in for my 4 week winter detox program before 1 September 2024 for the discounted pricing (you don't have to have it finished, just booked in)

Think warming soups, stews, curries!

You can choose to do this in person or online.

You can choose to add on a weekly yoga class. Or just stick with the detox – your choice.

This is a 1:1 program not a group program.

Click on the link for more info - https://www.balancingnutrition.com/?p=2117

Most of you know I started outdoor yoga classes end of last year in summer. But did you know I've got 2 indoor locations now it's winter and that I also offer online class attendance??

Yoga classes:

Mondays 5:30am-6:30am
Location: Bayside sea scouts hall, 354 upper Esplanade, Manly

Fridays - 5am-6am
Location: Belmont Scout Hall, 84 Wright st, Carindale

$15 each or 6 class pass for $75.

Bookings are essential.

All levels welcome, including beginners.

Contact me to book or if you have questions - [email protected] or 0417 679 287

"Celebrate people in your life. Appreciate them, compliment them, and spend good time with them.
Connection is rhe foundation of happiness.
Connect with people who make you feel good." -

Family pets are family members!

We nearly lost our beloved Pumba this week to a paralysis tick (yes in the coldest winter week we've had in se qld)!

He has made a remarkable recovery that the vet can not believe how well and how quickly he has come back. He was paralysed in the back legs, couldn't breathe or swallow properly earlier in the week. He stayed in hospital for a few nights and came home to us last night.

He's sporting a cool new haircut, but taking it in his stride like the Warrior cat that he is!!! His fur is so incredibly thick, they had to do a "Tick clip" to make sure there was only tick! He feels like a nearly shawn sheep now.

We are so grateful the week ended the way that it has and not how it could have. 🙏🙏🙏

Give your fur baby an extra hug!

😻🐈‍⬛

"Even if you look like you're heading in the same direction as someone else, your journey in life is uniquely yours.
So try not to compare yourself to others. Just focus on where you are at and where you're going." - Wai Lana

So true words!!

Are you feeling unwell and need to stay home in bed, but want to know what can help to personally get you feeling better and back on your feet?

Don't forget I do 15 min or 30 min acute care consults that can be done via the phone!

A good way to get natural health advice and support while you are under the weather.

Reach out if you want to book something in. Send me a text.

Or if you have an appointment booked with me and still want to do the appointment, but unwell to come in, I can easily change it to phone or online consult!

When you send your kids out to dig up sweet potato! Great harvest. Still some more to dig up!

Do you only eat orange sweet potato (kumera) or do you also love the purple and white varieties?

"Forgive yourself for not knowing what you didn't know until you lived through it.
Honour your path.
Trust your journey.
Learn, grow, evolve, become, heal.' - Unknown

No one seems to drink enough water in general that I chat with, but definitely people don't drink as much water in winter as they don't feel thirsty or hot.

Pay attention to what liquids you do consume in winter though. Are you drinking lots of tea or coffee - more than usual? Dehydration can be worse in winter with lots of external heating.

Or are you drinking more herbals teas or having more soups?

You don't necessarily need to be drinking tonnes of water, but if you are drinking non caffeinated herbal teas (yes green tea contains caffeine), bone broths or consuming more soups than usual, then your fluid intake may be fine with just a couple of glasses of water (but be mindful of too much salt in soups/broths).

But if its more tea/coffee or alcohol, then be mindful that you will need to drink more water. Or better yet, reduce these down by including herbals teas or perhaps just hot water. Hot water is a great way to get water in while it's cold weather.

How much do you drink? What do you drink?

"Do the best you can until you know better.

Then, when you know better, do better." - Maya Angelou

I work a lot with gut health.

World Microbiome Day is tomorrow 27 June.

To celebrate and in true style - my favourite gut loving food that supports a healthy microbiome is cacao!!

This polyphenol rich food is also like a prebiotic food and has been shown to enhance the growth of bifidobacterium bacteria (good bacteria for our gut microbiome).

Daily consumption you say!? Yes please!

"You don't meet people by accident there is always a reason
A blessing
or
A lesson" - Unknown

What are the main reasons people come and do my 4 week detox?

More energy and to reset! And this is what everyone says were the best things about the program - plus there is usually some added bonus weight loss.

Here are some more reasons you might benefit from a personalised detox program:

🥬Recurring fatigue
🥬indigestion
🥬bad breath
🥬bloating
🥬constipation
🥬overweight
🥬frequent colds and flu
🥬strong food cravings
🥬skin problems
🥬frequent headaches
🥬insomnia or sleeping longer than usual
🥬mood swings.

Book in now and get your discounted price!

https://www.balancingnutrition.com/?p=2117

Want to try my detox program but scared you won't get any treats?

These figgy fudgy bliss balls can be on your personalised detox plan!

My 4 week winter detox is about supporting detoxification and liver function with real whole foods!

Book in now and get the discounted price!

https://www.balancingnutrition.com/?p=2117

"A calm and modest life brings more happiness than the pursuit of success combined with constant restlessness." - Albert Einstein

Last weekend I had the honour of facilitating my friend Brittany's blessingway (similar to a baby shower but more in honour of mum to be). I led a cord ceremony and also a guided meditation. A beautiful relaxing afternoon for mum to be and for all the mothers that attended.

"Be like a tree
Stay grounded.
Connect with your roots.
Turn over a new leaf.
Bend before you break.
Enjoy your unique natural beauty.
Keep growing."
- Joanne Raptis

More on Vitamin D...

Did you know that if you use sunscreen it blocks the ultraviolet light, which gets converted to vitamin D.

So try to have at least 10-20 minutes of sun exposure before applying your sunscreen, so that you can keep your vitamin D levels optimal.

Today is the start of my Winter Detox program.

You don't have to start this program today as I am running it from today to 30 September for the discounted price.

Who is going to join up and do my 4 Week Winter Detox?

Everyone that has ever done any of my detox programs have all said "It's a great reset!". Do you need a reset?

Check out the details here - https://www.balancingnutrition.com/?p=2117

"I don't know how my story will end, but nowhere in my text will it ever read... "I gave up." - Unknown

Now the mornings have started to become cooler, have you changed what you eat for breakfast?

Do you usually have cold breakfasts, smoothies or just grab a piece of toast?

Are you reaching for warm cooked meals?

Would love to hear if your breakfast choices change with the weather?!

I have been making these gummies for my boys for years!

They are great because they mostly are gelatin, which is good for many factors eg amino acids such as collagen, gut health, good hair, skin and nails etc.

I also sneak in some immune support into mine specific for my boys. Gummies can be a great way for kids (and adults) to take their vitamins.

They love them and get so excited when I make a batch (think they think they are lollies).

Have you made gummies?

Click love on this post and I'll post up my tried and tested recipe!

"I am not impressed by your position, title and money. I am impressed by how you treat others." - Life and Motivation

This week is Natural Medicine Week.

Natural Medicine Week, 20 – 26 May 2024, is a week long celebration of online events and education aimed to raise awareness of the important role natural medicine practitioners play in the health and wellbeing of Australians.

Celebrating all natural medicine practitioners in Australia!

Includes all modalities not just nutrition.

Naturopathy, homeopathy, remedial massage, kinesiology, Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture, western herbal medicine, aromatherapy, Bowen therapy, ayurveda, chiropractic, hypnotherapy, osteopathy, reflexology. The list goes on.

What natural therapy modalities do you use in your health journey?

I have included all of these modalities in my health journey. But to be honest, I haven't tried Bowen therapy but have thought about it for years. Now is the time to see what this is like.

Is now the time for you to try a new modality or revisit one that has helped you in the past?

Did you know you can't absorb Vitamin D from the sun by it coming through your house or car window?

Unfortunately the sunlight can't be converted to vitamin D in the body through the glass regardless of it's tinted or not!

Direct sunlight is the way! Most people only need around 10 minutes of sunlight per day. More in winter! But try to get out doors as much as you can in nature, not just for your daily vitamin D boost, but also because nature is this magical way of making you feel good!