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Posted by Christiana (Tia) on Tuesday, July 27, 2010, In : Wellness 

Spring is just around the corner – uh oh – that was quick!

I don't know about you, but for me this winter went rather quickly and I can already see hints of spring approaching. There is a distinct scent in the air, a vibe around town, people are more cheerful, the greengrocers has more variety of fruit on offer and – the WEEDS are going crazy in the garden already.

Some of those weeds aren't really helpful for anything (known to us, anyway), others however are major contributers t...


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Nourishing Blend for Pets

Posted by Christiana (Tia) on Monday, May 3, 2010, In : Pet Care 
As Rosie celebrates her 11th birthday today I thought it was a good opportunity to reflect on the changes she has gone through since she arrived here at our place 18 months ago. When I picked her up from the airport she was an 'old for her age' dog, depressed and slow moving due to stiffness with a dry and dull looking coat.
She came from living in a backyard and although she had received a lot of TLC and plently of food she was not in the best possible shape at all.
We gradually changed Rosie'...
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Natural Hair Care

Posted by Christiana (Tia) on Monday, April 5, 2010, In : Herbs and Beauty 
Often I get asked what I do for my Hair to get it looking the way it does now.
There is no secret to it, but what I have learnt is that the key lies with nourishment, not the kind of shampoo or conditioner I use. Hairdressers are trained to sell their stuff and will do anything to make you grab that extra bottle of serum, leave in conditioner or special care 'whatever'.
For a brief period I too got sucked into this spiel, but then the penny dropped.... it has to come from within.

My hair care re...
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Nettle, Molasses and BIG HAIR

Posted by Christiana (Tia) on Saturday, April 3, 2010, In : Herbs and Beauty 
My love affair with Nettle and Molasses started when I researched alternatives to expensive vitamin pills and supplements. Nettle just takes the cake, it is so rich in nutrients, particularly iron - so important for any woman of a menstruating age - vitamins and minerals; it is almost like a stand alone food in itself!
 My personal preference is to drink it straight, or blended with another herb, depending on my state of wellness. At the same time I started to incorporate Molasses into my diet...
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Christiana (Tia) A passion for Herbs, Healing and Wellness has led me from Nursing onto the path of Herbal Nourishment. These amazing plants have been my allies since my childhood, and it is my desire to share my experience with as many people as possible.
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