Have the winter blues set in for you yet?

I'm not going to lie,  The sky was pitch black when the alarm went off this morning.For a moment I thought it was the dead of night, then realised we are in the darkest months of the year which for some can feel quite oppressive and isolating.

I went on a Breath, Body, Mind fundamentals training over the weekend.

It highlighted to me how underestimated something as simple as breathing can have a big impact on our health.

By simply paying attention to our breath with intention.

The winter months are here.

It is a the beginning of a New Year (Happy New Year btw).

January can be seen as a time to start over, make plans and start the year as you mean to go on!

The Gift of Giving is an important part of the way I run my business.

I believe giving brings about more connection, community and caring.

Thinking about and giving to others often gives us a sense of satisfaction and certain amount of joy or contentment.

The feeling that we have contributed to something worthwhile.

The Christmas season is upon us and it's time to launch my Christmas competition!

Take care of you and lift your spirits in the lead up to Christmas.The benefits of being gentle and kind to yourself will outweigh the need to bow down to the usual stresses of the Christmas season.

 Make sure each day you create some space to

What Is Facial Cupping?

You may have heard of the traditional Chinese cupping where celebrities and sports stars such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Michael Phelps have a display of red and purple bruises on their backs, shoulders and legs to sooth sore muscles and manage pain.

Facial cupping is different from that.

I met a friend for coffee the other day.  She was rundown, she had too much on and so many worries.She ran off the list of commitments and chores she need to do to keep her job, home and family running.

One thing that struck me was that she even saw walking the dogs as a chore.  It was something that needed to be done every day.  Not just every day, but TWICE a day!  They are energetic dogs!

What is Adrenal Fatigue?

Adrenal Fatigue is considered to be a set of symptoms including prolonged exposure to stress could drain the adrenals leading to a low cortisol state. The adrenal depletion would cause brain fog, low energy, depressive mood, salt and sweet cravings, lightheadedness, and other vague symptoms.

What if it was ok to have a turkey neck?

What if it was desirable to have wrinkles?

What it was an accolade to look older?

This is true.

If you think you're meditating wrong, you are actually doing it right.

I hear this all the time.

"I can't meditate""I can't focus""I start thinking about my shopping list""My mind wanders""It's not working""I'll never be able to relax enough".

Do you recognise any of those thoughts?

We all experience stress from time to time. Some more than others.

It's good to know you have a wonderful peaceful sanctuary to retreat to in the South Downs.

 I'll confess, I've been feeling the stress over the last month or so.Whilst summer has been relaxing, there are lots of changes going on which can take time to adjust to.

So I'm updating my self care routine that keeps me in check.

I wonder how you ease your stresses?

Here are some reminder tips of how to keep a sense of balance and calm in your life.

Are you a sun worshiper or a shade chaser?

Personally I LOVE the heat and sun as long as I am under a large parasol or tree with a hot water.

August is being kind to us with some gorgeously hot weather.

Here are a few tips to help and remind you how to keep your cool for the remainder of the summer.

Are you looking forward to summer or are you one of many preparing to battle the symptoms of hay fever?  Does constant sneezing, runny / blocked nose, red, watery itchy eyes and associated itchy throat sound familiar? Then you are one of 2 to 3 million people in Britain who live with hay fever every year.

Many resort to taking antihistamines, nasal sprays or eye drops to combat these symptoms.  The side effects of some medicines can leave you feeling quite lethargic.  Is this the way you imaged your summer to be?

The Gua Sha facial tool is becoming more popular to use as part of your daily facial routine.

It is a way to enhance your natural beauty by plumping and toning the skin, smoothing fine lines and improving lymphatic drainage.

But what is it made of and where did it come from?

We all suffer from puffy eyes from time to time but ageing is the most common cause.

So how do we reduce our puffiness as we reach our midyears and beyond?

When you hear the word 'Wellbeing' does it bring image of walks on sandy beaches, glowing green woodland and fields to you? Perhaps even Yoga retreats and sunsets or rises?

Or does sound like an unreachable goal that you never seem to get to grips with.

I looked for the definition of wellbeing. The words that came back were comfort, health, happiness and prosperity.

I have realised from treating many reflexology clients that wellbeing means something different to each person.

Do you wake in the morning feeling like you’ve crushed your teeth, your neck and jaw muscles ache or you’ve had the worst nights sleep?

You could be experiencing jaw tension or Bruxism. It’s thought that 1 in 10 people in the UK experience jaw tension and most of those are women.

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2022!

The year where we can start over and make the most of life. What do you really want to do….who do you really want to be? It’s a time for New Years Resolutions, but maybe there is another way you can look at making a fresh start to the New Year…..

Tinnitus is the name for hearing noises that are not caused by sounds coming from the outside world. It's common and not usually a sign of anything serious. It might get better by itself and there are treatments that can help. There are several types and causes of tinnitus. According to the British Tinnitus Association, the exact reason why it occurs is not known. It seems it is generally agreed that Tinnitus can arise due to some kind of change in life. This can be physical, mental or emotional and does not have to relate to your hearing or ears.