Blog Posts

Mental Health: The Critical Role of Nutrition and Lifestyle

My brother used to live in Melbourne. He was there for many years, including during 2020 when it was besieged by lockdowns and boundaries, masks and 1.5 metre distancing (which still continues to this day i...

Genetics vs Epigenetics

We always hear the phrase "It's in my genes!" While this is true to a point, it's really important to note that it is very possible to alter the way in which our genes express themselves through diet and lif...

Yoga, being outdoors in nature, gentle walking and cycle boost lymph health

Love Your Lymphatic System

The lymphatic system is a powerhouse of activity that keeps us alive and functioning, yet so many of us are unaware of its vital functions. I know that I was in the dark until I discovered that mine didn’t w...

The Many Functions of Zinc

Zinc is an essential trace element. It is foundational to so many physiological functions in our body, and you can only get it through your diet. It plays a crucial role in immune function, gut healing, prot...

Breathe the Life Back In! Buteyko!

By now, you will all know we have a ‘Food as Medicine’ Philosophy. There’s no truer statement, and while a nourishing diet and rocking gut health underpin every aspect of wellbeing, no one intervention is a ...

Beetroot Kvass Recipe

The humble beetroot is considered an excellent blood tonic and has been used to help cleanse the liver, promote regularity, improve alkalization and even help treat kidney stones. Besides being loaded with...

The Importance of Functional Fibre

Food really can be Medicine, and here at Kultured Wellness, we love foods that support a healthy colon, through diversifying the microbiome, directly nourishing the gut, and supporting healthy regular bowel ...

Resolving Intestinal Permeability!

Whose up for a science lesson? * Crickets chirp * You at the back there? I see one, maybe two hands… Look, I understand. None of us want to sit through a science lecture, and with good reason. We were all 15...

Keeping Your Feet on the Ground! Why Earthing Is an Essential Everyday Activity!

Way back…before we had the science to support our beliefs, we always knew being connected with the earth was important. Sayings exist across many cultures to indicate that being ‘grounded’ was a good thing. ...

How Important Is A Good Night’s Sleep?

Sleep is like hunger or thirst, there is a drive for it – you get tired, so you sleep. In fact, did you know that humans spend approximately one third of their entire lives asleep? But the reason or purpose ...

How Stress Affects the Whole Body

Stress manifests so differently for each individual and we all perceive stress in our own unique way. Occasional worry and situational stress is a normal human experience; it's when worry becomes self-perp...

Interview With Cliff Harvey

It is my absolute pleasure to share with you my interview with Cliff Harvey where we discuss the appropriate intake of carbohydrates and more. Cliff is an author, clinical nutritionist, researcher and speake...