This month we will discuss the benefits and uses of medicinal mushrooms. I was fortunate to train under Martin Powell, author of Medicinal Mushrooms: A Clinical Guide, and here is a brief overview of why medicinal mushrooms can be beneficial when prescribed correctly. Medicinal mushrooms are certain fungi used as food supplements because they may […]

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Introduction Homeopathy is a complementary system of medicine that uses natural substances to stimulate the body’s self-healing. It was developed over 200 years ago by Dr. Samuel Hahnemann. The World Health Organization (WHO) recognises homeopathy as one of the most widely used therapeutic systems worldwide, with significant use across the USA, South America, Asia, and […]

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Female fertility in Chinese Medicine is seen as part of the whole person – body, mind and spirit working together to create the right conditions for conception. Instead of focusing only on ovaries, hormones and test results, it looks at overall balance and the smooth flow of energy in the body. Key Chinese Medicine ideas […]

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Havening I have been asked many times in my professional field what is Havening? So this month we are going to have a brief look at what Havening is and who can benefit from this wonderful treatment. Havening is a gentle, touch-based psycho-sensory technique used to help people reduce emotional distress and build resilience. It […]

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Stress and insomnia often go hand in hand, forming a cycle that can be difficult to break. When the mind is overactive and the body tense, restful sleep becomes elusive. Over time, poor sleep further heightens stress, leading to fatigue, irritability, and lowered resilience. Chinese medicine and acupuncture offer a holistic path toward restoring peace, […]

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Ingredients:(Serves 2 person) x2 Chicken Fillets or ThighsHandful of Cherry Tomatoesx2 Red Onionsx1 Red Pepperx1 Yellow Pepper For the Marinade:3 Tablespoons of Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice1 Tablespoon of Olive oil1 Teaspoon of Black PepperHandful of Chopped Thyme and RosemaryMethod: Prepare the marinade first by combining the ingredients as above and mixing well together. Place this […]

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For the”choo-choo” Choose More Vegetables Train I used carrot batons for the train track, peppers as the carriages and cucumber as the train wheels held in by cocktail sticks (be careful of children with cocktail sticks).Fill the carriages with hummus, salsa, guacamole or other vegetables or fruit! For the Sleeping Star Melon Cradle Use star […]

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May is officially the first month of the Summer season and hopefully we will have lots of nice sunny weather which ‘May’ entice us to eat more salads! This recipe is quick to throw together but has lots of variety with crunchy and juicy textures and flavours!! Really handy and can help avoid food waste […]

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Going completely indulgent for this one but enjoying food is one of the many great pleasures in life and one of the few things we still have to enjoy during the current pandemic lockdown.Also this might be a scrumptious recipe to try over the Easter and especially f there is lots of chocolate around!! No […]

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