Shalom Health

13/02/2026

In all blue zones, people continue to garden even into their 90s and 100s. Gardening is the epitome of a blue zones activity because it engineers more mindless movement into our lives. But did you know that gardening is good for your mental health, too?

7 BENEFITS OF GARDENING ON YOUR MENTAL HEALTH

YOU CAN DEPEND ON IT: Studies show uncertainty affects our mental health. A neatly cut lawn or a yard full of blooming flowers can put some normalcy and certainty back into your life.

GREEN IS GOOD: Just being outside in a green space is good for your mental health and can result in reduced stress.

BETTER NUTRITION: It's no secret that healthy eating boosts your mental health. Plant an array of colorful vegetables such as sweet potatoes, eggplant, green beans, and swiss chard for a healthier menu.

GARDENING AS EXERCISE: It’s not just running and biking that gets the endorphins going. Researchers say gardening counts as exercise, too. Just a few minutes of gardening can help lower your levels of the stress hormone cortisol.

GARDENING AS CONNECTION: Caring for a living garden, or better yet a community garden, can reconnect you with a sense of purpose, and keep you surrounded by like-minded people.

BEING MINDFUL: Activities such as pruning roses or cutting back bushes, afford you the opportunity to practice being in the moment. It’s a practice that has proven mental health benefits.

PRIDE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT: Don’t have a big plot of land? Create a balcony garden or kitchen herb garden to improve your mental health.

Read more: https://www.bluezones.com/2022/06/7-benefits-of-gardening-and-yardwork-on-your-mental-health/

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12/02/2026

Forget grandiose new years resolutions! Come February, willpower has mostly fallen by the wayside, and for good reason: 2026 is your year to replace die-hard resolutions with simple diet and lifestyle shifts supported by your environment that can have lasting power—adding years to your life, and life to your years.

How to begin? Sit back, relax, and tune-in to docuseries Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones. You'll travel around the world with Dan Buettner to discover five unique communities where people live extraordinarily long and vibrant lives.

In the early 2000s, Dan Buettner collaborated with National Geographic to reverse-engineer a formula for longevity. He scoured the globe for years in pursuit of places where people live much longer than average, and the concept of blue zones came to fruition. To date, the expeditions unveiled Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; Nicoya, Costa Rica; and Loma Linda, California, as blue zones with the highest rates of living centenarians.

These five spots share some similar elements — a plant-based diet, natural movement, and putting family first — that have been proven to promote longevity and health in residents.

Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones takes members around the world to investigate the diet and lifestyles of those living the longest lives. Explore the original blue zones, be immersed in their culture and lifestyles, and see how Blue Zones is applying the research in communities across the United States. Buettner offers insight on how to benefit from following at least some of their leads, because the only thing better than looking good as you age, is feeling good as you age.

Watch the trailer: https://www.netflix.com/title/81214929

09/01/2026

✨ Vendor Spotlight: Shalom Health Shalom Health

As we settle into the beautiful summer days here in Canberra, we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible makers who are the foundation of Little Trade Co.

'Shalom Health offers a calming selection of handcrafted herbal tea blends designed for wellness and inner peace.'

From our very first days, these local talents have filled our space with heart, vision, and the most exquisite handcrafted pieces. We are so genuinely grateful for their trust, their ongoing creativity, and for making our collective shine.

Come explore the work of our core community and find your favourite summer treasure—a gift with true, enduring soul.

📍 Little Trade Co. Canberra
Shop 8

30/12/2025

Sale time... all my Christmas stock is now on sale, as well as a couple of blends I'm discontinuing. Head on over to my website to order... until stock runs out. You can also purchase reduced Christmas stock from Little Trade Co. at Gold Creek Village.

19/12/2025

All set up at Goulburn Farmers Market ... last market before Christmas. A lovely buzz to the market this morning. Hope to see you! We're here until 11.

19/12/2025

Last farmers market for the year tomorrow & in great time for Christmas. Come by & say hi, pick up some last minute teas & gifts.
We'll be there from 8-11am. Hope to see you!

16/12/2025

Wow, less than 10 days until Christmas... still a little time to pick up some beautiful herbal teas, mulled wine spice mix & tea baubles... whether for your own enjoyment or therapeutic drinking, or nice little Christmas gifts & extras.

You can find my teas at:

🍵Little Trade Co
🎄Federation Square, Gold Creek village, Canberra

🍵Goulburn Farmers Market
🎄This Saturday 20th Dec 8-11am
Peden Pavilion, Gate 6 Goulburn show ground

🍵Goulburn Organics (no Christmas stock)

🍵Goulburn Visitor Information Centre (no Christmas stock)

🍵online (I suggest local pick up only at this stage due to postage times)
🎄https://www.shalomhealth.com.au/shop

🍵🎄Or if you'd prefer to just order directly then send me a message.

16/12/2025

Four more sleeps! 🎄🥕

We’re nearly there and it’s shaping up to be a cracker of a market — new stalls, fresh local produce, and perfect Christmas gifts you can eat (or gift… if they last that long 😏).

Set the alarm, grab a coffee when you get there, and do your Christmas shopping the good way — local, fresh and full of goodies.
See you Saturday!

05/12/2025

All set up at the Bungendore Christmas market with the beautiful Jess from Dragon's Workbench. It's a beautiful day. Lots of gorgeous stalls. Come by, do some Christmas shopping. Grab a coffee, buy some tea or a gift box.

30/11/2025

If you're in Canberra, go check out the new store Little Trade Co. at Federation Square. Open today! Looks absolutely beautiful and perfect timing for Christmas shopping!

21/08/2025