Wellness

Simplifying your Life to Reduce Stress

We may not like to admit when we become stress, believing it to be a sign of weakness but stress is rife in our lives. Most people have...

The Importance of Sleep

When we don't get a good nights sleep we feel the effects the next day. Being tired, grumpy and unfocussed are usual effects but...

Wintering

When I first came across the concept of 'Wintering' I was so happy. This made so much sense to me. I find it's an idea that manages to...

My thoughts on back pain and some suggestions on how to live with it

I've been thinking about back pain quite a bit recently. This is because I've been having my own back pain and pain can consume all...

Gratitude Journalling

Gratitude is no doubt something you are already familiar with. However are you aware of the scientific proven benefits of practicing...

Dry Skin

Many of us have dry skin. It can range from a mild annoyance as we need to apply more moisturiser to a genuine pain as the skin cracks...

Neti Pots

The neti pot has its origin in Ayurvedic medicine. The word “Neti” is Sanskrit for “nasal cleansing.” Doesn't that sound fun? A neti pot...

Books, Books & more Books!

I love books and had a very hard time trying to limit my recommendations to my favourite books with a therapeutic angle. This list is by...

Acupressure Mats

This might seem like a weird one, but bear with me! Acupressure mats are covered in small plastic spikes. You place them on the bed or...

Staying Hydrated

Water! Our bodies are about 55-60% water. Water is so essential to our health that without it we would die within a few days....

Where to start with... Yoga?

Along with massage, one of my great loves is yoga. I have been practicing yoga for many years now and I really notice a big difference in...