All tagged natural living
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.
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.
You know that feeling when you breathe in a bunch of blooming flowers? Or the uplifting sensation of smelling freshly squeezed oranges? Good smells smell good; but they can also have a significant impact on your health and wellbeing.
Banana, turmeric and ginger!! Possibly my favourite culinary combination discovery of the year!!
Make your own delicious healthy vegan snacks.
In London, the blossoms are coming out, the birds are tweeting, the sun is warming and we all take a deep breath! During my Teacher Training course, my Yoga Teacher, Randall O'Leary of Jungle Yoga said "Make Space for Magic" and this has been my motto ever since. In order to allow great new things into your life, you have to make space: let go of that which no longer serves you.
Here's 5 things you can do to Spring Clean your life today.
This is a creamy, warming and filling coconut daal-type dish.
Enjoy!
What Essential Oils do you want to take with you when traveling? These are the Essential Oils that accompanied me on my recent trip to Thailand and why.
Pain can be debilitating and demoralising and sometimes we need to opt for a pharmaceutical pain-killer such as paracetamol or ibuprofen etc. But these can have significant side effects on your mood, sleeping patterns and digestion as your liver battles to break them down and rid the body of the toxins. Here's some natural solutions to combat pain.
Put some health-giving bottles of natural deliciousness under the tree this Christmas! Here's some gift ideas for loved ones.
This isn't an anti-HRT article. I have read a lot about this subject and there are clearly many reasons why HRT is beneficial for some women when going through the menopause. This is an offering of suggestions of natural ways to combat hormonal changes, specifically for women who are pre, post or perimenopausal.
