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Wellness is not merely the absence of illness, it is a state of complete physical, mental, emotional & spiritual well-being

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Flu-Busting Elderberry Gummies

September 13, 2018 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

I really hate the term ‘flu season’. Flu is not a season! Influenza is a virus that, with an adequately supported immune system, will, at worst, leave us feeling pretty crappy for a few days, we may even experience a fever – heaven forbid! – but, assuming we don’t suppress it with fever-reducing medications and…

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Coconut & Sultana Peanut Butter Cookies

May 23, 2018 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

This was one of those recipes I was sure was set to be a failure. I just wanted to throw something together to make some healthy cookies for the week, but I really fancied something different to the other cookies on the blog. Thankfully (because I HATE wasting ingredients) they turned out scrumptious, despite my…

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Brizi – A New Device That Will Protect Babies From Air Pollution

October 29, 2017 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

As most of my readers will know, my main goal in terms of health for my family is to limit our exposure to toxicity. We do this through the right foods, healthcare products, toiletries, even down to the way we treat illnesses. Prevention of illness is our goal, and limited exposure to toxicity will, in…

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The Paradox Of Building A Career Whist Trying To Be A Present Mother

July 31, 2017 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

Or should it be ‘Being A Present Mother Whilst Trying To Build A Career’? I’m not sure. I know which one has to come first, of course, but it doesn’t make putting your dreams on hold while you raise a family any easier. It’s 2.05pm and for me, being a present mother means that for…

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Thank you for visiting my blog! I’m Lauren and I’m a health writer, holistic wellness coach and speaker, and at 23 months old, I was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

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