If you are a forager, this is a great time of year to go hunting for nettle tops (the richest source of iron from plants, high in vitamin C and a diuretic so great for kidney function) and wild garlic, Read More …
As the nights draw in and the weather grows colder we can stoke our digestive fire and keep ourselves healthy with warming soups using spices such as garlic, coriander and cumin. Pumpkin Soup Cut pumpkin up (removing seeds) and Read More …
Pitru Paksha is the Vedic ritual of honouring our ancestors with prayers and offerings, which is performed by all Hindus each year. It is believed that if the ancestors are content they will bestow on their descendants health, wealth, knowledge Read More …
Do you feel supported in your life and your work? Is money difficult to deal with? Can you allow money in? Is there an unseen dynamic blocking you? Every movement that we make in life can be traced back to Read More …
Ghee is the most prized source of dietary fat in Ayurveda, due to its ability to support digestion without increasing heat in the body. It is also nourishing for both the nervous system and brain. Ghee is a good source Read More …
Probably most of us have experienced losing something and then finding it again, or recovering from an injury and suddenly appreciating something that we habitually take for granted. In my own case, my strongest experience was when I lived for Read More …
“A uniformly healthy digestion, balanced energies, tissues and excretions in equilibrium, peace of soul, senses and mind: This is the state of health” * The quote above, from a text written in the sixth century BC, exemplifies the holistic vision Read More …
Ancient wisdom for resolving inner conflicts What is a demon? A demon is anything which is an obstacle in your life and which is draining your energy. It could be a physical issue (e.g backache / chronic health problem) or an emotional Read More …