

From the editor – Autumn Edition
Who else is relieved that a long and very hot and muggy summer is officially over?! Personally I love the autumn – it is a beautiful season of nature cooling down with stunning colour changes in preparation for the winter...

Traditional Chinese Medicine and Autumn’s Influence
By Paul Rockliff, Acupuncturist & Chinese Herbal Medicine In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), we live in rhythm with the seasons. When we move in harmony with these natural cycles, we tend to feel stronger, clearer and more resilient. When we...

Volunteering with Hands on India
By Dr Izzy Henry, Holistic Chiropractor I recently returned from India (February 2026) and wanted to share my experience in the hope of inspiring others. I first learned about the Hands On India program during my early years at university,...

Autumn Recipe – Jill’s Mummy’s Kimchi
Ingredients Half of a Chinese cabbage Plenty of Salt 2-3 crushed garlic cloves 2.5cm piece grated ginger Chilli Powder to taste Fish Sauce approx 1-2 tbsp (adjust to suit your tastebuds) Method Slice the cabbage into your ideal bite sizes....

From the Editor – November Edition
Hello and Welcome to our final newsletter of 2025. It’s been a busy & fulfilling year as we have welcomed new Beyond Self family members into the fold and continued to care for our long-term loyal family members. We thank...

How is Mouth breathing impacting your life?
Breathing is the foundation of life; it fuels our cells, energises our bodies, and keeps every system functioning. Breathing should be easy, effortless and silent, allowing our tummy to expand as our diaphragm pushes down, making space for our lungs...

November Recipes – Avocado Oil Mayo & Bone Broth Hot Chocolate
Avocado Oil Mayo Sauces are delicious, however most sauces you buy from the store are full of seed oils and additives. Homemade sauces are super easy to make with a few ingredients. Ingredients – 1 cup avocado oil – 1...

Sheena’s Thoughts on Ozempic & Weight Loss
By Sheena O’Beirne, Nutritionist & Naturopath Over the years, many clients who have wanted to lose weight have asked me ‘isn’t there a pill I can take without having to change my food’? and of course the answer was ‘sadly...