I’m often asked to share what supplements I take. Now, I do love a supplement, so probably take a LOT more than you would want to. With that in mind, I’m only going to list the ones that I think are essential, especially as we go into winter when immunity is a bit lower and viruses are everywhere. Supplements can …
Find the light for winter health
The sun may seem very far away during the winter but it’s still there, sending it’s healing rays through the thick cloud. And it’s absolutely vital for your health. Find the light to ward off SAD The morning light can help those that suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). The infrared and blue light emitted by the early morning sun is …
Nootropics for sharper brain function
The word “nootropics” has suddenly started popping up all over the place. But what are they and why is everybody talking about them? Nootropics are supplements that can help improve brain function The first one I heard of was Lion’s Mane and now both my husband and son swear by it. It seems to help with focus and cognitive ability. …
Is the sweetener erythritol safe to eat?
There’s sugar and then there are the many sweeteners out there. The good, the bad and the absolutely diabolical. I would categorise ALL artificial sweeteners as diabolical. I’ve written before about natural sweeteners and have learned from my talk with biochemist Sakiko (founder of sugar free chocolate brand NoMoSu) that they have many benefits and are by far the best …
A powerful and natural flu remedy
I thought I knew all there was to know about anti-viral supplements. For years I’ve been using olive leaf extract and oregano oil to great effect. I’ve withstood many a nasty virus outbreak with these trusty supplements and on the few occasions that I’ve succumbed, my illness was mild. And then Covid hit and the fear was real Some doctors …
You don’t need to spend much on skincare
There’s a popular misconception that to achieve and maintain good skin as we age, we have to buy very expensive products. In fact, many people presume that the more expensive the product, the better they are. I disagree. It’s true that some expensive products are very effective but this is also true of some much cheaper brands. They often use …
The benefits of drinking matcha tea
I’ve been drinking green tea for years. I love the subtle taste and the gentle caffeine hit never affects me in the same jittery way that coffee sometimes does. One of the reasons for this, is that green tea contains L-theanine which has a calming effect. Green tea is packed full of numerous benefits and has life enhancing properties. And …
The non-emotional contract
You may know Marie Reynolds as a skin guru extraordinaire, but it turns out she is also a sage. Treating her many clients often turns into a form of therapy and she wanted to find a way to practically help them with their stress. Marie kept seeing clients overwhelmed by stress She noticed the emotional way they tried to deal …
How your teeth can affect your brain
It sounds crazy I know, but the state of your teeth and gums can actually cause your brain to shrink. How can this possibly be, I hear you say? It turns out that the loss of teeth and even mild gum disease, has been shown to cause a faster rate of shrinkage in the left hippocampus. If gum disease is …
My Morpheus 8 treatment
Morpheus 8 has had a lot of publicity in the last few years. It all began when Judy Murray ( tennis player Andy Murray’s mother), did an interview about her Morpheus 8 treatment and she looked completely transformed. People began flocking for treatments despite the fact that it’s not cheap and is known to be quite painful. I struggle with …