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 […]
Tag: IBD
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 […]
ill health, shame, blame & guilt
When I have been in a health crisis (major Crohn’s flare), there have been times that I have felt ashamed and guilty and also blamed myself. That is a horrible rut for you to be in (speaking from first-hand experience). It seems it’s not that uncommon. I have spoken to a few women recently […]
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 […]
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 […]