Visit a sauna
On chilly days like today, the hot environment will counter the contraction caused by the cold winter air, energise the body, encourage deep cleansing and stimulate the immune system.⠀ […]
Mon Nov 11
Thu Nov 7
My Skin is a Mess!⠀
Dry skin is common during winter, due to the effects of central heating and harsh weather⠀ Drink plenty of water and top up the good fats in your diet such as oily fish, nuts and seeds⠀ Switch up your skin care regime to products that are richer and more moisturising to compensate. […]
Tue Nov 5
Prevention is Better Than Cure⠀
Traditional Eastern and African medicine use the way we live (lifestyle protocols) as preventative and healing tools to prevent and treat illness, rather than waiting until the horse has bolted from the cart… […]
Thu Oct 31
Going From the Freezing Cold to Stifling Heat⠀
Dressing in layers rather than thick jumpers and coats can help keep your body at the right temperature when you are going from the cold outside to overheated interiors and vice versa⠀⠀ […]
Sun Oct 27
Feed Your Senses⠀⠀
Feed your five senses to block out the harshness of the winter season. Create a beautiful environment for yourself with scents and soft beautiful textures in the home. Visual beauty, warm lighting and calming music can help to increase wellbeing. […]
Wed Oct 23
Are powdered superfoods healthy?
Are powdered superfoods healthy? Doesn’t it sound simple, popping some superfood powder in your breakfast smoothie, sprinkling it on your cereal, mixing it into meals? What an easy way to boost your superfood intake! But before you start liberally adding it to every meal, have a think about whether or not superfood powder is really […]
Tue Apr 30
How to Stimulate the Endocannabinoid System Naturally
New research offers insight on how we can nourish and fuel our endocannabinoid system (a biological system made up of neurotransmitters that bind to cannabinoid receptors in the brain and other areas of the central nervous system) with foods that we already consume day after day! […]
Tue Apr 23
The Facts About Tinned Fish
Since last year, I’ve been noticing new products in the tinned fish aisle at the local supermarket that has taken me by surprise – skinless, boneless sardines and mackerel! What a shocker… The nutritional value of these powerhouse tins is well documented… […]
Tue Apr 2
“I Need a Coffee!”
Nowadays nearly everyone has some sort of caffeinated treat during the working day. We sometimes underestimate how much we need this fuel to get through the day and a milky coffee can feel especially comforting and rewarding. The feeling of a warm take-away coffee in our hands and the action of constantly sipping on large […]
Tue Mar 26
Repair Your DNA Through Yoga, Meditation, and Tai Chi
A 2017 Coventry University study recently proved that activities such as yoga, meditation and Tai Chi, have an effect on molecular changes in DNA. They affect our telomeres, governing how DNA behaves in our bodies. Due to stress and emotional trauma, these can shorten and die, as well as being a natural part of the […]
