SPOTLIGHT ON VITAMIN C
At this time of year we naturally think about our immune system, wanting to be sure that it is functioning well and fully to manage the transition from the warm and hot summer days to cooler days and colder, longer nights. Vitamin C is perhaps the one vitamin that stands out as it plays an […]
YOU ARE NOT A STORAGE UNIT FOR YOUR EXPERIENCES AND EMOTIONS
Have you ever moved house or travelled for an extended period and prior to going taken all your worldly possessions and put them into storage? Something like a “Big Yellow” storage unit. When returning for your possessions you were diligently emptying the unit and as you load your things on to the oversized trolley you […]
Hawthorn: Nature’s Heart Keeper – The Arteries of Britain
Some things you hear once and never forget. For me, it was during a college lecture on cardiovascular health. The lecturer introduced hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna, Crataegus laevigata) as the “Arteries of Great Britain.” It made perfect sense. From the air, the British countryside is stitched together by endless hedgerows of hawthorn – a living, breathing […]
Tired of Being Tired? Break the Sleepless Cycle
Sleep is something we take for granted, until we get deprived due to a bad night’s sleep. Often this means we struggle through the day trying to focus and get things done. Everything seems to be an effort. Sleep is essential to feeling rested, refreshed on waking and alert. Getting the right amount for your […]
Spotlight on Adaptogenic Herbs for Managing Stressful Situations
Adaptogens are a large group of herbs that might be described as the key to health. The word “adaptogen” refers to the nonspecific endocrine-regulating, immune-modulating effects of certain plants that increase a person’s ability to maintain optimal health and balance in the face of physical and emotional stress. Who doesn’t have some stress in their […]
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Miracle Weight Loss Cure or Another Overhyped Quick Fix?
In recent years, GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have been hailed as groundbreaking drugs in the fight against obesity. Originally developed and approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, these medications are now being marketed—and increasingly prescribed—for weight loss, with some even calling them a “miracle cure.” But are […]
DETOXIFYING REMEDIES IN THE HEDGEROW
DETOXIFYING REMEDIES IN THE HEDGEROW As we leap into spring we are all feeling energised with the longer days and sunlight that blesses the early morning and makes waking easier with a stronger sense of embracing a new day. The blossoms this year seem to be richer, more dense and beautiful than normal. Or perhaps […]
SHAKE OFF AND DETOX THE WINTER BLUES
Just took a 15-minute break to go into my garden and grab some morning sunshine in the far corner where the tulips are beginning to form buds and the bees are visiting the flowering heather. Winter seems to have been very long and very grey this year and to finally see the sun can only […]
DO YOU REALLY KNOW WHAT YOU ARE EATING IN ULTRA PROCESSED FOODS?
There is barely a day that goes by when someone on Linked In, X or Tik Tok aren’t talking about Ultra Processed food (UPF). Dr Peter McCullough, Mark Hyman, MD. R.F Kennedy junior, and Bryan Ardis are all very vocal, and with good cause. As I read “ Ultra-Processed People” by Chris Van Tulleken, frankly […]
A WINTER WARMER TO FIGHT OFF COLDS AND FLU
This winter we have all been facing a very tenacious flu that seems to leave most with a lingering cough that goes on for weeks. Sound familiar? Enhancing the body’s natural defence system (immunity) plays a vital role in maintaining optimum health. We all know that prevention is better than cure. Taking a closer look […]