I was listening to a doctor talk about one of her patients who turned his health around by including a smoothie every day that had 57 different ingredients in it. He would go to the farmers market and buy whatever was in season, put it together in batches and make it up daily. He went […]
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Basic Pilates Moves for back pain
Back pain can be breathtaking (not in a good way) and immobilising. One of the many things I love about Pilates is the mobility you get in your spine and the strength in the muscles to help support your body which can significantly reduce, if not alleviate the pain. Simple but powerful, that’s what the […]
Carrot & coriander soup
Carrot & Coriander Soup Fiber Points 8+ 500g bag of carrots 1 Onion 4 celery sticks 2 bay leaves 1 tbsp Oregano 1 tbsp Basil 3 heaped tspn Bouillion or 3 stock cubes Cayenne pepper (optional & how much depends on how hot) ½ tspn black pepper Handful of fresh coriander (plus spare to garnish) […]
Spicy Tomato & Lentil Soup
Hello, Cosy in with a warming soup… Not only can soup be packed with fiber and nutrients, but because you blend it, it can be much easier to digest. If, like me, you can be sensitive to tomatoes, I find when they are cooked, I am less sensitive, but also removing the skins – so […]
How do you deal with anxiety?
I returned to the gym last week after 3 years away (and it’s probably been 4 or 5 years since I was there to exercise due to my ongoing health roller-coaster!). It wasn’t an impulse decision to go back. I had been toying with the idea since July – but didn’t want to be indoors […]
Mobility for neck pain
If you have neck and upper back pain, there are a couple of things you might be doing that aggravate it… Do you walk leading with your head rather than your heart? Do you spend a lot of time on your mobile phone or tablet, on a computer, reading a book, or just generally looking […]
Potato and leek soup
Nourishing your body is essential for better health. Gut microbiome research is coming on leaps and bounds over the last few years. The best ways to improve gut health is eating fermented foods (like the recipes I have shared in previous weeks) and increasing fiber diversity, aiming for at least 30 different sources each week. […]
If you have a sore lower back and sit a lot of the day… you need this
If you have lower back pain and you spend a lot of time sitting, there is a good chance that the back pain is coming from: tight hip flexors weak abdominal muscles weak pelvic floor overstretched lower back weak glutes (butt muscles) A common misconception when you feel pain in your lower back is that […]
Autumn soup season is here!
Autumn Veg Soup Fiber Points 7+ (the more variety of veg and herbs, the more fiber points you get. This really simple soup reminds me of my grandma (who made the best soup!) 3 medium carrots 1 onion 4 stems of celery 1 large potato 1/4 cup of rice 1/2 cup of lentils 2 bay […]
The Power of Self-Care: Embrace a Relaxing Alternative Christmas Party this Year
Tired of the same old stressful Christmas parties? Looking for a much-needed escape from the chaos of the festive season? Well, I’ve got some great news for you! Introducing our Alternative Christmas Party – Festive Half-Day Escape! Imagine a gathering where you can truly relax, unwind, and enjoy quality time with your friends, colleagues, or […]
It’s the season to really look after you lymphatic system
Welcome to your movement Monday email… It’s the season of bugs, viruses, colds, flu… and the time that a daily lymphatic routine is ESSENTIAL! Symptoms we experience whether through illness, allergies, our menstrual cycles, perimenopause or menopause are signals from our body of something we need to listen to. Responding compassionately is where healing occurs… […]
Low Sugar Blackberry Jam
Happy Saturday I love jam, but so many shop-bought jams have SO MUCH SUGAR and often a whole load of other ingredients that personally… I don’t think jam needs… As I like to keep it simple, less ingredients the better. And, what’s even better, blackberries are abundant at the moment, which you can forage FOR […]
Low Sugar Blackberry Jam
Happy Saturday I love jam, but so many shop-bought jams have SO MUCH SUGAR and often a whole load of other ingredients that personally… I don’t think jam needs… As I like to keep it simple, less ingredients the better. And, what’s even better, blackberries are abundant at the moment, which you can forage FOR […]
Breast care through nutrition
Hello, I did a podcast that I released the other day about breast health and nutrition. There are simple things we can do to improve our health that reduce the risk of breast cancer, or if in the unfortunate instance, you get a diagnosis, improve the chances of a better outcome. You can watch the […]
Do you live well?
I had a lovely conversation at the end of Pilates with a couple of my clients on Tuesday. They were telling me how much they enjoyed the benefits of coming to class regularly. Because they look after their bodies they can get out and do their gardening and even do knitting. If any aches or […]
Healing Chai Tea
Welcome to Saturday Kitchen, my favourite recipes. The vast majority of them are gut-friendly, gut-healing, and digestive-supporting. I have had quite a few new people join my mailing list recently, so if you are new here, welcome. The reason I share these recipes is I have a diagnosis of Crohn’s disease and Endometriosis. From my […]
Is it time for you to escape?
The other week I hosted the first Half-Day Escape as a private event for the Glasglow Girls Club. We opened the session with homemade chair tea… Which was delicious, even if I do say so myself… We did a mini Love Your Lymph workshop, where the girls all left with a daily routine to follow to […]
Adapting exercises to help get you moving
Hello, I love (and am exceptionally good at) finding adaptive and alternative ways to do exercises. I know the importance of building strength and movement for your health and even more so as you get older. None of us are getting out of here alive, but that doesn’t mean you need to become frail and weak. It […]
Thai Green Curry
I hope you are well this fine Saturday… Welcome to Saturday Kitchen, where I share with you some gut-friendly recipes. This week is one of my favourites… Thai food is right up there with Indian as my top choice. This recipe is super easy, chop, drop, wait… If you are using a slow cooker, as […]
Do you need a body and mind reset?
I hope you are well this Wednesday… This may or may not be something you want to hear, but we are entering the last quarter of the year! I find this is a good time of the year, holidays are mostly done, to do a body and mind reset. My free 5-day body and mind […]
Who benefits from doing Pilates?
Hello, I have been teaching Pilates since 2009! I absolutely love teaching it in my live online classes and in 1:1 sessions. The thing I love most about it is it’s so adaptable and I am yet to work with someone that couldn’t get a benefit from the exercises, no matter how we adapted them. […]
More ferments – Saurkraut
Saurkraut Fiber Points 2+ Never in my life did I think I would like sauerkraut… But here I am, having it every single day! I learned from the best in the business Janice Clyne of Be Nourished By Nature. I highly recommend you check out her workshops to learn all the different ways you can […]
What’s the best detox?
I hope you are well this Wednesday… Last week, someone asked, ‘what’s the best detox to do? they were feeling bloated and sluggish’. Now, the response I gave probably wasn’t what they wanted to hear. I am sure they were looking for a quick fix pill/diet/juicing protocol they could follow for a few days. I […]
Does your wrists hurt doing Plank?
Sore wrists or shoulders is a common complaint I hear when people are doing plank, kneeling table top and push up… Often these problems come from the set-up not being right for them… In this week’s video, I show you how I teach set-up to minimise the potential for hurting yourself and alleviate at least […]
What’s On…
Fast-tracking to the end of the year… What’s On Sunday 17th Sep Walk, Yoga, Intro to SUP (stand-up paddle boarding), you don’t need to be able to swim, the walk is fairly gentle, and the Yoga is tailored to who joins us. For more details and BOOK HERE Wild Food & Reconnecting Movement Retreat 17-20 May 2024, […]