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
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
I’m feeling these symptoms, what do they mean? Do I have a dosha imbalance? Or do I feel pretty balanced? Each dosha has its qualities so the simplest way to gauge a dosha imbalance is to see which of these qualities is getting increased for you. For example, your skin Read more
Our bodies want to stay alive. We have many amazing ways to self-regulate bodily processes to remain stable and continue to live. Much of this goes on without our awareness; tiny adjustments occurring on a minute-by-minute basis. But what happens when things start to go awry? The body goes through Read more
The hay fever season is almost with us much to the chagrin of those who suffer with it. There is a lot that can be done to prevent and help with hay fever in Ayurveda, do read on! There are different variations of hay fever Any dosha can be responsible Read more
Sluggish, lacking in energy, disturbed bowels, lack of proper hunger, excess phlegm or just out-and-out exhaustion. These are just some of the things you may feel if you have āma. If you recognise any of these symptoms, read on, the prognosis is good. The majority of my clients have some Read more