How do you know what kind of ‘Diet for Life’ will give you your best possible chance for fantastic health and happiness? There are millions of books to read and specialists to follow – but how do you know that what they are promoting is exactly what your body needs? We know that we are … Read more
What does the smell of your body odour say about you? Did you know that body odour scents are often a reflection of our health and the changes in smells can show a disturbance in our physical or mental wellbeing according to Chinese Medicine. The scent of a patient can give a practitioner clues … Read more
There are eight of us sitting in a circle in a Quaker meeting house near Hammersmith. In another part of the building there is a constant hum of chatter amid the fading aromas of a delicious north African lunch. The voices are a mix, this is London after all: English, Arabic, French, Congolese and a … Read more
Improve your Sleep with Acupuncture 😴 There is a reason that you may feel as if you are falling apart after being up all night long, – it’s because you are! Kind of literally!….Hormones that get you through your daily activities, namely Cortisol – make your body breakdown and use its resources to go … Read more
I thought I would share this article to explain the difference between having a massage and receiving Shiatsu therapy. With massage, you are mostly naked and in some cases oils are used. You may go in with a particular issue you wish treated out or you go merely to relax with the intention of … Read more
A warm smoothie? You read it right! I’ve given a smoothie a winter makeover to soothe your soul and warm your immune system at the same time! INGREDIENTS 1 pears, chopped 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled 2 tbsp hemp seeds 1 tsp maple syrup 2 tsp … Read more
In Shiatsu terms SPRING responds to the element of WOOD in the 5-element cycle and is linked with growth and pushing upwards and outwards. It’s all about fresh new beginnings, the start of new projects and beginnings of life. When our WOOD energy is balanced and flowing we feel full of energy and bounce, … Read more
Hay fever is an allergic condition manifesting as sneezing, itchy eyes and a runny nose. It affects its sufferers anytime from spring to late autumn due to allergic reaction to tree, grass or weed pollen. Western medicine currently does not have a cure for hay fever and offers medications – antihistamins and corticosteroids … Read more
You’ve heard it before: Increasing your vitamin C intake is one of the easiest ways to boost your immune system. It is essential for helping to ward off sickness and promote a healthy immune system. Vitamin C is also required for the growth and repair cells, assists with nutrient absorption, wards off premature aging, … Read more
Hello everyone, I hope you are all well! This month I would like to discuss with you, “good posture”. You are probably reading this article, hunched in front of a computer or slumped on a sofa! How do you fix your posture? I know you are tired, and it is okay to relax, (sometimes) … Read more