Hello, I hope you have had a lovely week… If you have been following me for a while on social media you might know that I love making sourdough… It’s become mighty trendy over the last few years (although not as trendy as the banana loaf was over lockdown!). So what is the deal with […]
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Holding tension in your body?
Hello, I hope you are well. Are you holding tension in your body? Because everything in your body is connected, we can hold tension in our shoulders that presents as hip discomfort, or there could be tension in our feet that shows up as neck pain. That’s why moving lots of your body a little […]
Kiln Roasted Salmon
Over the last couple of years I have been learning about understanding my DNA evolutionary history – yes I did the ancestry DNA test before I knew they were selling your data on! So why not make good use of the information myself… 100% Celtic, 51% Scottish, 49% Irish! I was a bit disappointed that […]
Resting in Menopause
I have been talking about resting in the last few weeks of Wednesday emails. Another conversation I am having more than I would like is with women in perimenopause (and post-menopause) who have to take time off work because of their symptoms. They feel like they are losing their minds and unable to cope with everything. […]
Ankle stretches for stability and balance
Hello, How are you today? If you have been with me for a while, you will know that I am passionate about finding different ways to help us move more and in ways that more people can join in. Stability & balance are extremely important, particularly as we age… Trips and falls can literally be killers! […]
Super Lime Pickled Salad Sub
I hope you are well and enjoy these Saturday Kitchen posts… Eating is a joy… Which is not something I would have said 8 years ago. I had what I would now consider a lousy relationship with food for a long time. I would get stressed if I went somewhere for food and didn’t know […]
Resting!?!? How ‘good’ are you at it?
I am passionate about finding different ways to help us relax, rest, recharge and quiet the mind… These are all things that I struggled with for a long time. I have had several conversations over the last couple of weeks about resting… How ‘good’ are you at it? What is resting? Resting typically refers to […]
Move Your Body
Hello, I am passionate about finding ways to help us move more and in ways that more people can join in. I have a timetable of live online classes that don’t suit everyone. Current Live Online Timetable Tuesday 10am Gentle Pilates Wednesday 10am Relaxing Yoga, 12pm Mobility & Strength (30min class) Saturday 10am Posture Pilates For […]
Thai Style Salmon With Veg
Thai Style Salmon with Veg Fiber Points 10+ Salmon Filet 1 tsp crushed ginger 1 tsp crushed garlic 1 tbsp soy sauce Juice of a ½ lime (or tbsp apple cider vinegar) Toasted shredded or desiccated coconut (preferably unsweetened) Salad Onion (red or shallot) Mini Cucumber Carrot Juice of ½ Lime (or tbsp […]
And… Rest
I am passionate about finding different ways to help us relax, rest, recharge and quiet the mind… These are all things that I struggled with for a long time. This week, how much time are you taking out for yourself? Do you find it challenging to rest and relax in your environment? Something around the […]