Put your hand just below your belly button—and say hello. Resting under there, inside your intestines, are approximately 3 pounds (or roughly 1kg) of bacteria, viruses and fungi and protozoa. It’s a mind-boggling state of affairs, but we carry around more bacterial DNA than human DNA...
I often recommend kefir to clients, and it’s something I drink daily too. It's brimming with natural probiotics and, when drunk regularly, can have a remarkable impact on your gut health. There are lots of wonderful shop-bought brands to choose from (kefir can now be...
Food should be enjoyable—but it shouldn’t be your greatest source of joy. Each month I focus on a non-food treat that’s boosting my happiness, in the hope that you’ll find some pleasure in it too! *** To fully explain my love for walking, let me first give...
Eating in season is good for you, good for your wallet and good for the planet! Familiarising yourself with what’s in season is also a subtle and satisfying way of reconnecting with nature, especially if you live in a town or city. Noticing the different...
Are you always waiting for something to go wrong? According to the Mental Health Foundation, more than 8 million people in the UK suffer from anxiety disorders [1], and it affects twice as many women as men. Anxiety feels different to every individual, but generally it can...
Warm days call for cool drinks, but you can only have so much iced coffee! This is a lovely alternative. Turmeric, celebrated for its anti-inflammatory constituents, provides an aromatic flavour. Ginger is soothing, while the cinnamon bestows a gentle sweetness. The black pepper may seem...