Do you live in a hard water area? I live in the south east of England and I'm surrounded by chalky soil: this definitely affects my local water supply. If I splash water on the counter tops I see a tell-tale white mark after it has dried. My kettle also…
Sometimes I feel proud of myself for choosing a healthy dinner...but then I sabotage my evening by raiding the cupboards and fridge and eating every titbit I can find. It's so annoying because I know I'm not actually hungry, but there's a level of dissatisfaction where I feel the urge…
I love meditation. Sometimes it's extremely hard finding the time to fit it in and there's a part of me that sighs: "I don't have time to do nothing!" However, if I make an effort to sit quietly for just 10 minutes, I remember why I do it: all the…
I made this last week and I had to share this delicious smoky and zesty recipe with you all! I'm not ashamed to say I had to go back for seconds and thirds and then also ate the leftovers the next day with crisp buttered toast. My children also gobbled…
If you are interested in discovering a natural cure for conjunctivitis WITHOUT resorting to pharmaceutical ointments, creams or drops, read on! What is conjunctivitis? Conjunctivitis is a common infection of the conjunctiva, the fine membrane which lines the white of the eye and the inner eyelids. Common symptoms include itching,…
Kombucha is simply fermented tea which is brimming with probiotic bacteria. The taste is similar to apple cider, it's effervescent, fruity and can be sweet or tart, depending on how you like it. I love it and drink it most days. I religiously make kombucha at home because my health…
Probiotics are big news right now. A lot of information is starting to appear about the benefits of feeding and supporting your microbiome: more studies are being conducted and people are starting to talk about their experiences of using them. I have been trying out a probiotic drink called kombucha…
I have discovered a very simple way of making an essential oil balm and I'd like to share it with you! If you're tired of using pharmaceutical ointments and would like to try something natural, my essential oil balm recipe not only smells great, but is so soothing to the…
I am a huge fan of aromatherapy and have now been using this healing method for over twenty years. I discovered essential oils in a tiny little store within a shopping centre in the 1990s in Scotland, which sold soaps and dried flowers. That shop has long since closed down,…
Find out how to easily add more vegetables to your diet for maximum nutrition.