The uplifting benefits of the Daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus)
Every year I look forward to the beginning of Spring when the daffodils in my garden and field beyond start to bloom. I love their bright...
Mindfulness activities for all ages
What is mindfulness? Put simply, it is giving something your full attention. This could be focusing on your thoughts, feelings, bodily...
Be your own Valentine with a healthy heart
Happy Valentine’s day. Today is a good day to remember to give some love to yourself in the form of heart health as it is so vital to...
Building resilience
Agile, adaptable, pliable, flexible, buoyant, bounce-backable. These are all words and phrases that convey resilience to me. I love the...
Getting through dry January and beyond
REASONS TO GO DRY Many people go dry in January and there are health good reasons for this. Research has shown that you get: Better...
Spice up your life - the healing benefits of warming spices
I love cooking and as a medical herbalist I regularly use food as medicine. Using heat producing spices such as ginger, cardamom,...
The wellbeing benefits of playtime for adults
Let me take you back to when you were a child. Can you recall playing a favourite game, enacting role play scenarios or doing a fun...
How do you want to feel this year?
Last week I wrote about not rushing into setting New Year’s resolutions, goals or intentions and instead to take some time to review your...
The wellbeing benefits of Self Reflection
Welcome to the New Year. Have you made any resolutions yet? I gave up making resolutions in January a few years ago after researching...
Post- Christmas and Pre -New Year’s eve Health Recovery Tips
How are you feeling after a few days of festive celebrating? Have you over- eaten, drunk too much, had way too many chocolates or savory...
