We are hearing the word trauma a lot more nowadays. Gradually it is coming into general consciousness that trauma is something that has affected many of us and may be the underlying cause of a variety of physical and mental Read More …
1-2 tablespoons soaked linseeds / chia seeds 1 apple or other fruit 2 handfuls of greens: spinach, coriander, basil, parsley, nettle, lettuce etc. ½ tsp turmeric powder 1 small piece of ginger ½ avocado (optional) ½ cup green tea Read More …
When fast food first became a feature of our society it was hailed as a step forward: cheap, quick, tasty; what more could anyone want? When we talk about fast food now however, it has negative connotations and we associate Read More …
Mung beans are the most easily digestible pulse. As they require less energy for digestion, there is more energy available for us to use! They are renowned for their cleansing, healing and strengthening properties and are balancing for vata, Read More …
You know you have a problem when…. You end up spending longer than you intended being online and / or getting distracted from what you originally planned. You are gradually spending more and more time online / texting etc. It Read More …
As we move into autumn and the temperature drops and fluctuates, we can support our digestion and immunity with warm food and the use of warming spices such as ginger. Although these recipes are suitable for all types, they are particularly Read More …
When Bert Hellinger first created what we now call ‘Family Constellations’, the name he gave it was the Orders of Love. In his work with individuals, Hellinger had begun to see that the whole family system played a part: when Read More …
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 …
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 …
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 …