Now Christmas has passed and the start of not only a new year but a new decade upon us, it’s time to think about what we want to leave behind in 2019. For many people, that may be leaving behind a negative relationship with food – food guilt. A lot of people suffer with disordered …
When you think about your body which words come to mind? Which emotions arise and how do you feel? Are most of these feelings and thoughts negative? Did you think about how you wished that your body looked a certain way? Typically, most people don’t have a positive relationship with their body. They long to …
Self-love is incredibly important. By re-arranging the narratives and learning to love our imperfect selves we open up a whole world of happiness. We stop comparing ourselves to others and start living through trust rather than fear. Self-love is talked about so much and is something that we should all be trying to cultivate and …
When I tell someone I’m vegan I’m met with “What do you eat?!” Then comes the bombardment of “Where do you get your protein?” and concerns for my health. Add into this mix the fact I have coeliac disease (I can’t eat gluten) and their expression turns from confusion to pure horror. I have no …
“What do you eat?” How I thrive as a vegan coeliac. Read More »
When you hear the word self-care what comes to mind? Do you imagine yourself lounging in a bath, watching Netflix, sipping wine and wearing a face mask? Whilst this is a form of self-care there are numerous other things we need to be doing in order to really care for ourselves. When thinking about self-care …
Anxiety and depression are serious mental health disorders that affect millions of people globally. Depression is the most common mental health problem worldwide, and in the UK 19.7% of people reported suffering from anxiety or depression. Each year in the US 40 million people are diagnosed with these mood disorders. There are several factors that …
Foods that heal your gut microbiome and anxiety. Read More »
With summer right around the corner, we are all getting ready for long hot days. If you’re anything like me, you’ll be excited to get a new summer wardrobe and start working on your tan. Most of us are unaware that mindlessly buying these summer items could be bad for both our health and the …
It turns out CBD is promising for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients. IBD is an umbrella term that encompasses a group of illnesses that manifest as chronic inflammation in the gut. This inflammation can take place in the esophagus, colon, and anywhere in between. Crohn’s disease (chronic inflammation throughout the digestive system) and ulcerative colitis …
This week a group of our friends decided to do an Ayurvedic liver cleanse, the purpose of which is to remove gallstones that have built up in the liver over time. For the most part, this cleanse was really enjoyable, we got to eat delicious ayurvedic Indian food but the last day was a fast. …
When I was in sixth grade, something began to seem odd about my poop. It was slimy and- orange. Well soon the orange turned to drips of red. And if you’re not grossed out enough, I went straight to the doctor and had stool samples done, a finger in the anus for hemorrhoids, and other tests. …