The health benefits of castor oil packs – Watch the interesting video discussion
If you didn’t get to watch the recent live discussion I had with founder of Castorvida, Alison Leighton, all about the health benefits of castor oil packs, then I highly recommend you watch the video. It was fascinating to listen to Alison talking about the many ways in which the use of castor oil can […]
Treatments tailor-made for transformation – My Viva-Mayr wellness ‘cure’
“Those who starve do not fast, and those who fast do not starve.” (From: ‘Modern Mayr Medicine and Viva-Mayr Principles for Good Digestion and a Better Life’ by Prof Harald Stossier and Dr. George Stossier.) Many of you will have read about or seen some of my posts from my recent stay at the Viva-Mayr […]
My wellness retreat to the Viva-Mayr Clinic
Illness is a drama in 10 acts: I first heard about the Viva-Mayr Clinic in Austria back in 2009. Dr. Harald Stossier, the Clinic’s Medical Director used to visit London and give talks on the Mayr ‘cure’, which is based on the principles of the now renowned Mayr method. Developed by Dr. F.X Mayr over […]
Resolving sinus congestion naturally
Since late autumn, continuing throughout the very grey, wet winter we have had, I have been receiving enquiries from people who are suffering with sinusitis, sinus congestion and rhinitis, conditions which tend to prevail in colder weather, as the change in temperature and humidity can irritate the sinuses and lead to congestion, headaches, and other […]
Why we all need probiotics – The many reasons why Live Bacteria is our ‘hero product’
I think many of you already know the story of how developing my own range of digestive and gut health supplements came about, but perhaps you don’t know why probiotics feature so prominently in my range. When I qualified in colon hydrotherapy 20 years ago, and began treating people with this amazing therapy, I quickly […]
Don’t let bugs and viruses wreak havoc this winter
Statistically speaking, most of us will get at least one cold this year, but who wants to be a statistic? Each new year, we pledge to transform our bodies, improve our careers, dump toxic friends, organise our homes and develop new hobbies. We dedicate ourselves to doing more – more exercise, more work, more activities […]
Boost your immunity this January
Our super simple, very nourishing Gorgeous Green Superfood Soup is a warming, cosy way to get your greens in! It’s the cold weather equivalent to your power smoothie. From a naturopathic and traditional Chinese medicine viewpoint, cold drinks/food should be limited during the colder months, including smoothies and juices. The body needs warmth during cold […]
Healthy ageing with herbal medicine – watch the video!
If you weren’t able to catch me talking to medical herbalist, Katherine Bellchambers, about the many ways in which herbal medicine can support the body to help us age healthily, you can watch the video here. We talked about how oxidation and chronic inflammation can age us prematurely – and by that, I don’t just […]
Kitchen herbs for digestive health – watch the video chat!
If you missed my video chat with the extremely knowledgeable medical herbalist, Katherine Bellchambers, then grab yourself a cuppa and settle in for our very in-depth discussion, as we delve into how kitchen herbs – in particular, mint, turmeric, ginger, garlic, dandelion, marshmallow root and thyme – can be used to great effect as natural […]
The importance of the pelvic floor
Do you ever pee when you cough, or jump, or even when you’re making your way to the bathroom? Do you have to get up during the night to pee? Frustrating, isn’t it, and not good for the quality of your sleep. Do you ever experience pain during intercourse? Do you feel ‘pelvic heaviness’? Or […]
Breath, bowls and bowels!
In over three decades working as a natural health practitioner, I have built up a wide network, and am lucky enough to know many highly skilled and knowledgeable complementary health therapists, trained in a broad range of disciplines. One of these people is the fabulous Helen O’Brien, an ARCH-registered colon hydrotherapist, like I am. I […]
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
When it comes to healthcare, most people act reactively instead of proactively. They won’t go to the doctor until they’re sick and they won’t take care of their body until problems start to arise. People don’t want to spend time and money on healthcare until they feel like it’s completely necessary. But the problem with […]
Naturopathy – a different approach to health
I’ve been a naturopath for over 30 years. I’m an associate member of the General Naturopathic Council and I am registered with The Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council, as a naturopath. I’ve been interested in natural healing since I was very young, when my herbalist grandfather would point out all the concoctions he was making […]
How to prepare for surgery – to recover faster
Think of surgery like playing a sport. To prepare for tournaments, you train and follow tips from your coach, so you are ready to play your best game. If you’re not well trained, you’re not going to perform well. Surgery is much the same. What you do in the time leading up to surgery can […]
