When the abdominal scar has healed, but recovery hasn’t.

When the abdominal scar has healed, but recovery hasn’t.

Abdominal surgery can leave more behind than a scar on the skin. A new practical workshop in Whakatāne is helping people understand what may be happening beneath the surface and what they can do to support their recovery. When abdominal surgery is over and the...
The Power of Knowing When You Have Enough

The Power of Knowing When You Have Enough

As a nutritional therapist and mindset coach, I often see people waiting for life to begin. “When I’ve lost the weight…” “When my hormones settle…” “When work isn’t so busy…” “When the children are older…” “When I finally feel confident…” We convince ourselves that...
Raw Honey Producer, Meet Jewelle Lloyd

Raw Honey Producer, Meet Jewelle Lloyd

Jewelle Lloyd: The Queen Bee of Ōhope Printed in the Whakatane Beacon & Opotiki News 29th May 2026 On the surface, Ōhope Beach is known for surf, sunshine and long stretches of sand. But tucked quietly behind the relaxed coastal lifestyle is a woman whose life...

The Good Dirt on Figs + Recipes

By Paula Sharp, Nutritional Therapist There’s something quietly luxurious about a ripe fig. Split one open and you’ll find a jewel-like centre, soft, fragrant, and naturally sweet. Figs are far more than a seasonal treat, they have a long history, impressive...

It’s All About Persimmons + Recipes

By Paula Sharp, Nutritional Therapist There’s something quietly luxurious about biting into a perfectly ripe persimmon. Sweet, smooth, and almost honeyed in flavour, it’s a fruit I’ve loved since I was a little girl. When we moved home from the UK, my children took...