Elemental Nature

11/03/2026

28/02/2026

The 5 ELEMENTS OF NATURE are the underlying principal of balance, healing and health in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Take a delightful stroll with this slo mo (slow movie) as it weaves you seamlessly between the ancient and modern day as the 5 Elements are presented in the natural seasons, colours, virtues and the simple organic architecture of living.

The pace of the movie, the timeless and infinite wisdom and the precious contentment demonstrated in the daily lives of the people makes it a tonic to partake in. Enjoy and see where it takes you...

A cinematic journey across China, exploring how the ancient philosophy of Wu Xing (the Five Elements) remains relevant in modern architecture, medicine, agriculture, tai chi, and more, weaving together seasonality, culture, and harmony.

28/07/2024

Love the research coming out about the role of our Microbiomes!

A brand new study has shown that children with an autism spectrum disorder can be identified with an astonishing 91% accuracy rate by analysing their gut microbiome.

Children on the autism spectrum have distinctly different gut flora compared to neurotypical children; they also have a high risk of gastrointestinal issues like constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, which can cause malabsorption of nutrients, leaky gut, and pain. In children who cannot speak, the pain can be expressed as irritability, crying, night-waking, or even self-harm. In a previous study, researchers induced autism-like behaviours in rats by transferring the microbiome from an autistic rat to a neurotypical rat.

The gut and gut flora play a huge role in autism and should be part of any thorough assessment and treatment plan.

doi: 10.1038/s41564-024-01739-1.

30/06/2024

I have watched this course twice now. Such a great overview of gut health... the complexity and the simplicity of presentation and solutions. A must for anyone wanting to establish depth of health and healing as you age!

It's time to stop treating symptoms - and start healing the cause.

08/11/2023

SELF CARE TAKES TIME
We cannot wind back the hands of time -
however we can choose to spend it wisely.
Taking the time to listen to ourselves, reflect and act is the
SOURCE OF SELF CARE.

06/11/2023

DAILY JUICING
A feast for your body to rehydrate deeply, get a hit of minerals, vitamins and all those amazingly powerful raw enzymes to clean up and clear out each and every day.

Sure, I know it takes time to juice and clean up... but what better input to give your body to keep up with your pace and stage of life. Raw, fresh, vege juice as the first item on the menu for your body each day will reward you with a lighter, cleaner and healthier body... come on you know your bodies talking to you.

Get started by either dusting off that juicer in the back of the cupboard, borrow one from a friend or grab one second hand to try it for yourself.

RECIPE (per person)
3 carrots
1/4 beetroot
Thick slice of ginger
1 clove garlic
A green handful from the garden... parsley, mint, lemon balm, spinach, kale
A few sticks of celery
1/2 a lemon or grapefruit
An apple
And enjoy!!!