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Recent Posts from the Chocolate Chicks

Podcast - UC23 - To Vaccinate or Not

Kim Morrison - Friday, May 10, 2013
This is a very emotive topic, so Cyndi, Carren and Kim ask the question as to why it is a topic that causes anger, ridicule and creates splits in couples, families, friends and colleagues.   The whole topic came about because Cyndi posted on her facebook page a study that showed a correlation between the absence of mumps and measles in childhood and the increase in autoimmune diseases. What started as something for people to think about and discuss became a very aggressive argument with everyone having a point of view. This is not about whether to vaccinate or not vaccinate this is a topic to give people information in order to choose what is the best for their children and families. 
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UC 21 - Podcast - Superfoods or Supergroups

Kim Morrison - Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Are super foods just hype or are super foods foods that have been around for centuries that we are now rediscovering. Kim, Carren and Cyndi discuss what is a superfood, because everyone has there own interpretation and own beliefs. (Read More)

UC 20 - Podcast - Reframing Sickness As A Health Expression

Kim Morrison - Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Reframing Sickness as a Health Expression? In this weeks podcast, the Up for A Chat Girls become four, Dr Sarah Farrant author of The Vital Truth and creator of vitalmums.com joins Carren, Kim and Cyndi to answer the question, what is health? (Read More)

UC 11 - Podcast - Natural Fertility, Conception & Contraception

Kim Morrison - Sunday, March 10, 2013
Hormones and fertility are not an expert field for the Up For A Chat girls, so they decided to bring the expert in to talk about fertility, contraception and conception. Andrea Bickett teaches all things about hormones and tackles the big issues of hormone disturbances and increasing infertility in the western world. It is an hour of education and awareness about what we need to teach not only ourselves but our young teenage girls and boys. (Read More)

Natural Home Remedies For The Whole Family

Kim Morrison - Tuesday, February 26, 2013

I am often asked what I would suggest or recommend as natural remedies in the home when ailments, injuries or problems arise. This is by no means full medical treatment protocols of course, but it is some of the ways in which I have treated the following fourteen common conditions. From small babies through to adults, it is fantastic to know we can call on nature’s kitchen and my favorite essential oils to help the body on its way to recovery. I would love to know some of your favourite home remedies too! (Read More)

Three Home Remedies For Sick Children

Kim Morrison - Wednesday, July 25, 2012

There is nothing worse than seeing your little ones unwell or not feeling their best. This is a typical time of year for colds/flus and unwanted bugs. As a parent we would all give anything to take away their pain or discomfort, but of course that is impossible... So here is the next best thing. Three quick simple home remedies for sick kiddies! (Read More)

3 Top Winter Home Remedies For Sick Kids!

Kim Morrison - Thursday, July 19, 2012

Winter is a treacherous time for bugs and illness and there is nothing harder for a parent than to see their little poppets full up with the flu. So what can we do to help keep them calm and rested so their body can fight the bugs and build their immunity in the best way possible?  (Read More)

Natural Remedies For Babies

Kim Morrison - Wednesday, February 22, 2012

As mothers we get to enjoy the wonderful stages of our babies like, the first smile, the gurgles and giggles, the first words and first steps, and the never ending pleasures they bring to our lives. But there are all the little problems to endure as well, like cradle cap, nappy rash, colic, teething, coughs and colds, bumps and bruises. And if you manage to get through these unscathed, then in our eyes you are definitely a mummy heroine! (Read More)