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Recipes, nutrition, and wellness writing from Claire Holmes — practitioner at Nourishing Me.
Eczema/Atopic Dermatitis
If you’ve been struggling with the relentless itching, redness, and cracking of eczema, you’ve likely been told the same thing over and over: "It’s a skin problem." You’ve probably tried every cream, steroid, and lotion on the shelf,…
3 February 2026 · 3 min read
Freedom
Freedom begins in the moments we feel triggered or threatened, yet we are able to withdraw from our stress response. It happens when we have the ability to create space to observe rather than react; this is where the real spiritual…
10 May 2022 · 3 min read
What Supplements Should I Take?
This question has been asked of me, god knows how many times this year!
20 January 2022 · 5 min read
Together We Heal
Being within a community heals all wounds. Without this in our lives we suffer both emotionally and physically.
18 August 2021 · 2 min read
Protein, are you consuming enough?
Are you consuming enough protein on a daily basis?
17 June 2021 · 2 min read
Caramel Bliss Balls
These are the easiest little treats. You can quickly whip these up for you or your kids for an afternoon energy boost or a delicious gift to complement your cup of tea.
6 June 2021 · 1 min read
Healthier Anzac Cookies
Making and baking cookies has never really been a gift of mine. Cooking without gluten flour (eg. wheat) makes it harder to perfect the texture, moisture and ability for cookies to bind together. Along the way I have certainly baked…
5 April 2021 · 3 min read
Quick and Easy Dairy-Free Butter Chicken Alternative
This is a very quick and easy dinner that shall please even the fussiest of kids. It’s a spin on an old take-away favorite of mine, the Indian Butter Chicken. Even thought it tasted delicious, unfortunately this dish never agreed with…
28 March 2021 · 2 min read
Oysters and Zinc
These little creatures, are such a prized food around the globe and for good reason. They are such a nutrient powerhouse.
28 February 2021 · 1 min read
I discovered that when I believed my thoughts I suffered. But when I didn't believe them I didn't suffer. Byron Katie
My mind used to rule my life and as a result I was stricken with worry and self-doubt on a daily basis. It wasn’t until I uncovered the unconscious aspect of my personality, that I really broke free.
28 February 2021 · 3 min read
Real Self-care is about looking deeply into your own mind!
Self care has been given a huge plug of late and for good reason. In our modern day there are more distractions than there’s ever been before. And these distractions, if allowed to, sweep us away from our true self, away from our…
19 February 2021 · 3 min read
Yawn Away Your Stress
Neuroscience now shows that even if we are slightly stressed, our brains ability to function optimally is significantly reduced. We have an impaired ability to take in new information. This has been proven right down to the neuron level.
13 February 2021 · 2 min read