Chocolate Porridge Fiber Points 4+ 35 – 50g rolled oats (organic if you can get them) 200-300ml milk of choice Pinch sea salt Tsp sweetener – maple syrup, honey, and coconut sugar are good options Tbsp cacao or cocoa powder (or a couple of squares of dark chocolate, if you use milk chocolate, you probably […]
Category: Selfcare
Supporting yourself through menopause
A few weeks ago now I did a talk at a holistic fayre about managing menopause. I got interested in menopause because 1. I am a woman and we are all going to go through it at some point. 2. I live with a chronic health issue that’s driven by inflammation – and most if not […]
Tight feet or bunions?
I am passionate about finding ways to help us move more and in ways that more people can join in. Improving the mobility and strength of our feet helps improve our balance. It also helps stimulate the muscles and nerves to move more efficiently and get the muscles all firing in the correct order at […]
Quick & Easy Pasta
Quick & Easy Pasta Fiber Points 9+ 70g pasta per person (wholewheat, lentil, spinach or buckwheat pasta will give you fiber points, regular pasta won’t) Olive oil Garlic Herbs of your choice (the more variety the more points) Pine nuts (or any nuts) Hemp seeds (or any seeds) Toasted Sesame seeds […]
Feeling Unbalanced?
I have been feeling scattered, unbalanced and anxious. I also have been noticing my joints have been clicking, I have fast and loose bowel movements, gas and a few other things. Ayurveda (sister science of Yoga) identifies this as a Vata imbalance. Consuming grounding foods – root veg with herbs. My dinner tonight : roast […]
What the heck is the triple goddess?
The first person to speak to me about the triple goddess concept was my doctor at the Centre of Integrative Care when I asked him about menopause and going through that phase while living with a chronic health condition. The Triple Goddess is a concept found in many neopagan and Wiccan traditions, which represents the […]
Crunchless Core
Standing Crunchless Core You could use a Pilates ball, tennis ball or light weight (but not essential). Reach your arm (without rotating your shoulders forward) and lift high – watch your hand as you lift high. Think about length through the front of your body so you don’t collapse into your lower back. Draw in […]
Its time to put you first.
Making time for yourself is one of the best things you can do for your mental, emotional, and physical health. Taking a break from your busy schedule can help you recharge your batteries, reduce stress levels, and improve your overall well-being. When you take some time to yourself, you can do things that you truly […]
Bye Bye Bunions
They say that prevention is better than the cure… When it comes to bunions, I would say definitely!! For many people, surgery is pretty much the only option for bunions (depending on how far on they are…). Does that mean that there is nothing you can do for a bunion? Nope. For many people with […]
Gut Healthy Cacao
I hope you are enjoying these recipes… This week is healthy hot chocolate – I know it’s not really ‘hot chocolate season’… BUT if you love chocolate, it doesn’t have a season!! I serve a version of this at my mobility & sound bath events (April dates are on sale now: Sat 29th 2pm & Sun 30th […]