Lavender Infused Honey There are 2 ways to make this, I have tried them both… The first, break off the flowers (dried) half fill a jar then cover them in honey, sit in a sunny window for 4 weeks then strain off the honey. Sounds quite simple BUT it got really messy and I ended […]
Tag: crohns
Healing Herbs for Summer
I start every day with a healing herbal tea. I rarely use t-bags; I use dried herbs and make up my tea blend depending on what I need for the day ahead, what season we are in, where I am in my cycle and what the weather is doing. Herbs that I use if I […]
From the pits of hell, to feeling well… World IBD Awareness Day 2024
I used to be known in my peer group as ‘fitness Jen’. I was the fit and healthy one. Always in the gym, eating healthy food, living life to the max. The problem was, I wasn’t listening to my body crying out for attention. It needed rest. It needed less go, go, go. It needed […]
Which is better for you, Pilates or Yoga?
I am often asked which is better, Pilates or Yoga? My answer is always: It depends on what you need, what your body needs, what you will enjoy to therefore, do… I teach Pilates & Yoga my way, which is different to most other teachers. I make adaptations especially if you are living with a […]
The toxic messaging in the fitness industry
In the fitness and well-being industry, the prevalent messaging often takes a toll on mental and physical health. Promises like ‘Drop a dress size’ or ‘Lose X lbs in X days’ are frequently used to market weight loss and fitness programs. However, adhering to these strict rules doesn’t always guarantee success. What happens if the […]
Spicy Fermented Sprouts
I didn’t think I liked sprouts… to be honest, I had only tried them once and didn’t have a positive or negative reaction to them. My good friend Janice (of Nourished by Nature) said that at Christmas time, she made a spicy sprout ferment… I was inspired, so I gave it a go myself. I […]
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A year from now you will wish you started today
If only I had (enter whatever habit you are procrastinating on here) last year… I would be so much further ahead… I feel conflicted writing that first sentence because I believe everything happens at the right time, and we need to be in enough pain to push us in another direction… BUT… most of us […]
Boom and bust energy cycles. The difference between fatigue and lethargy
I hope this email finds you well. I recently did a podcast episode talking about energy, being in a cycle of boom and bust and understanding the difference between fatigue and lethargy and how to heal from each. If you have ever been unwell, you have likely experienced fatigue. If you live with a chronic […]
Gut friendly Kitchari (Lentil Dahl)
Happy Saturday Kitchari is something I was introduced to when I started studying Ayurveda (the healing sister science of Yoga). In Ayurveda, this meal is used to detox, reset, and heal the gut – and you know how that is a big focus for me these days. This recipe is really easy, I drop it all […]
What is Kombucha?
Kombucha Kombucha is a fermented tea drink that’s really good for your gut microbes. If you have been reading these emails or following me on social for a while, you know I am doing everything I can to support my gut health. It’s a healthy option for a refreshing ‘soft drink’. It supports the detoxification […]
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 […]
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 […]
Summer Spring Rolls
Summer Spring Rolls Fiber Points 10+ Spring Roll Ingredients Round rice paper sheets 100g Angel hair or Glass noodles Veggies of your choice that you like raw, chopped into thin sticks I use: Carrot finely Bell Peppers (each colour is a fiber point) Spring Onions Cabbage Chilli peppers Button Mushrooms Fresh Basil […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cous Cous Salad
Couscous Salad Fiber Points 12+ 1 cup couscous 2 peppers (any colour) 3 spring onions 1 can chickpeas (drained) 1 chilli (or more if you like hot food) 2 cups veg stock 1 tbsp basil (fresh or dried) 1 tbsp oregano (fresh or dried) Make the couscous – the easiest way in a container that […]
Spring into your 2nd Spring
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Saturday Kitchen – Thai Lentil Soup
Over the last few years, I have got serious about doing everything I can to support my gut health. You may or may not be aware that I have Crohn’s disease which is an inflammatory condition of the bowel and early 2022 I got very sick, ended up in the hospital, on very potent antibiotics, and had […]
Exercise and Chronic Illness
Being diagnosed with Crohn’s was a blow to my confidence big time. I don’t want go along to a ‘regular’ fitness class mostly through fear… When I am teaching class1. We are online so you can happily k ow no one else can see you.But more importantly and this is something I ALWAYS say2. listen […]
Massage, Reiki, Access Bars. Sound Healing, Springburn, North Glasgow
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Vegan Friendly, Fiber Fuelled Granola
Saturday Kitchen Hello, A very long time ago, on a Saturday, I used to share a favourite recipe or something I had made that week… It was a very popular email… but then I stopped doing it… If it’s of interest I will restart it. My focus on food is how to improve my gut […]
Beginners Pilates
leg, butt & hip
Strength & mobility
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Beginners Control, Coordination – abdominal, leg & butt strength with hip and shoulder mobility
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