There is increasing cause for considering natural tools you might be able to utilise to target allergies for yourself and your family. An allergen is something that causes the body to have an over-reaction to an otherwise harmless substance. According to Allergy UK, Allergic rhinitis affects 29% of people in the UK, and the percentage of children diagnosed with allergic rhinitis and eczema have both trebled over the last 30 years. Read on for some natural solutions for hay fever and allergies.

Pain can be debilitating and demoralising. Pharmaceutical pain-killers can be helpful but they can sometimes have significant side effects on your mood, sleeping patterns, digestion, liver health, and can even cause chronic pain.  Read on for some solutions to reduce pain.

Your lungs are the wings of your heart! A deep inhale inspires; a double inhale can reset your nervous system; a strong exhale can revitalise; a slow exhale can calm. Healthy breathing patterns invoke a healthy body and evoke a healthy heart.

Fatigue is a common complaint, and it’s for a variety of reasons: a fast-paced lifestyle, long-term stress, an overwhelming schedule, lack of support, lack of motivation, feeling under-nourished, lack of sleep, mental fatigue, physical fatigue… Everyone is different.

Adaptogens are herbs, mushrooms and other natural substances which can help your body adapt to stress, restore balance, and support overall resilience. Click here to learn more…

Period pains, and other menstrual cycle related issues are something that almost half of the population have experienced or will experience at some point.  As a natural health practitioner I advocate for simple natural solutions that help us live happier and healthier lives. Whether you’re experiencing irregular periods, PMS, or just wanting to feel more balanced through your cycle, nature offers a number of, time-tested approaches to support a healthy balance. One practice that’s currently growing in popularity is Seed Cycling: a simple, food-based method which can help regulate and support hormonal rhythms, which although wont suit everyone, may suit you.

Maintaining a healthy gut isn’t just about digestion - it’s central to your entire wellbeing. A harmonious gut microbiome supports immunity, mood, energy levels, and even skin health. Your microbiome is made up of resident and transient microbes including bacteria, fungi, and viruses. They help in many ways, including to break down the food in your gut, making certain nutrients available to be absorbed. This is a huge topic (I have a few brilliant books and leaflets available in the new Natural Health Library at The Apothecary Shop with more information on this subject). Here’s a bit of information about how we can cultivate a healthier, more balanced gut, using prebiotics, probiotics, and fermented foods.

I regularly help people to improve their well-being by making dietary changes. One significant change that guarantees substantial health benefits is reducing or eliminating added sugar. Here’s some tips that might help you to make some small but significant changes.

Having a well-stocked First Aid Kit is really important, but who has an additional complimentary Natural First Aid Kit? Here’s a check list for setting one up for yourself:

Buddha said that pain is an inevitable part of life. Well, so is stress!
Stress is required because it pushes us into action. But too much stress can have detrimental effects. We can do things to prevent stress but there will always be life-induced stress that we just can’t avoid. And sometimes it doesn’t rain – it pours! So what can we do to reduce the impact of highly stressful life events? 

How much water do you drink?
How much is enough?
And why is it important?
Here’s a dozen reasons to start a love affair with the humble glass of water.

Do you struggle to swallow tablets?

I recently asked my Kinesiology Association colleagues what their top tips are for helping clients who find swallowing pills difficult, and here’s what they came up with. There’s a whole range of practical solutions from stimulating acupressure points, to working on mental or emotional triggers.

Change is Beneficial AND Stressful

How do you feel about change? Are you happy in your comfort zone or do you thrive on adventure?

If you try to change yourself based on shame or fear, then you will ultimately end up simply redirecting the focus of negative intention elsewhere. This is why I work with my clients to change habits, coming from a place of love. This is harder in the short-run but is much more profound in its results. But how does this work?

Is there a “right” way to breath? As a Yoga Teacher and a Natural Health Practitioner, this is something that I deal with a lot. There seems to be a strong argument for statements such as “most people don’t breathe properly!”. But breathing is fundamental to life, and so if we’re all doing it so wrong, how are we continuing to live??

There are many skin-care products that dominate shop shelves and magazine pages, but does what you eat affect your skin and how does your overall health relate to your skin health?

So many people flair up at this time of year with uncomfortable and debilitating reactions to pollen from flowers, grasses, and trees. Taking allopathic medication can be the only solution for many to get relief but there are also many natural options that can help ease symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis.

Click here to find out about natural solutions, which may ease your hay fever.

Do you have a Weekly Wellbeing List?
This is the single most useful tool for creating and maintaining your best self!