Approximately 20 per cent of the adult UK population have problems with severe acid reflux. This seems like a staggering amount. Milder, occasional heartburn symptoms are even more common, with surveys often showing above 40% of the population experiencing these. PPIs (proton-pump-inhibitors such as omeprazole) are one of the most Read more
My son got his first girlfriend. I found myself feeling ‘flat’ (a default state for me if I’m feeling things I’m not aware of). I discovered I was feeling grief. Grief for the boy, the son for whom I was the most important woman in the world. This sat alongside Read more
Anger is the flame that sheds light on the boundary between yes and no. It is not a flaw; it is not a “negative emotion”. It is a messenger which tells us that something needs protection, a boundary needs placing or that justice needs to be defended. Ancient Vedic texts, Read more
You’re laying in your bed, feeling dreadful and just want to know some things you can do right now to make you feel better. Not long-term health recommendations, but right-here-right-now help. Look no further. Here I have covered the best Ayurvedic healing foods that you can have right this minute Read more
Anxiety is one of the most prevalent mental health conditions globally, affecting approximately 301 million people in 2019, making it the most common mental disorder (WHO[1]). It manifests through a range of symptoms, including excessive worry, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, rapid heartbeat, and physical tension[2],[3]. In Ayurveda, anxiety is attributed to Read more
Have you ever wondered why you often fall ill right when you take a break from work? Or when you’re stressed? The answer lies in the intricate connection between your mind and body and my Integrated Ayurveda approach includes both in all consultations. I integrate traditional Ayurvedic practices with modern Read more
An essential tool in understanding ourselves and our shadows is looking at ourselves through the lens of Shadow Work archetypes. Jung, the originator of the idea of shadow, was a keen proponent of using archetypes in his work and teaching. What are archetypes? Archetypes are universal patterns of behaviour, instincts Read more
Weight and weight loss are concepts which come with a lot of emotional connotations in our society. Ayurveda has a lot of say on weight, from helping us keep a sensible view of our ideal weight through to solutions if you are overweight. How can we use Ayurveda to know Read more
Ayurveda says ‘no tomatoes’, right? Well, it doesn’t actually. Here are the facts. There is nothing written about tomatoes in Ayurvedic literature Tomatoes, solanum lycopersicum, came to India with the Portuguese several hundred years ago but Indians didn’t really use them in cooking until the 20th century. Therefore, tomatoes weren’t Read more
Everyone is talking about fasting. There is so much (sometimes conflicting) information out there about fasting, what does Ayurveda have to say about it? And how can fasting be personalised to our individual constitutions? Find all the answers to these questions here. Ayurveda has a LOT to say about fasting Read more