How trauma impacts mind, body and spirit
Trauma, whether it happened during childhood or more recently, can significantly impact mind, body and spirit. In the course of writing my books, I've read a lot about trauma associated with grief and loss. This, and my own personal experience
5 Ways to Manage Anxiety
5 ways to manage anxiety perhaps sounds rather simplistic. But we now live in a world where anxiety is widespread and so managing our own health and wellbeing is essential. Anxiety is one of the issues I see most in
Looking for bereavement support? How I can help
Are you looking for bereavement support that can provide you with a safe space to express your grief? Where you will never feel judged, encouraged to 'move on' or told 'your loved one would want you to be happy'? Have you
My grief coaching and mentoring interview
I wanted to share a segment of the 'In Practice' article written about me in the January 2021 edition of IHCAN magazine. (IHCAN stands for Integrative Healthcare and Applied Nutrition.) In the interview, I explain my reasons for developing my
My Top Five Cookbooks
I love buying a new book that inspires me to try new recipes. I'm always on the lookout for books that I can recommend to my nutritional therapy clients who will invariably be trying to eat in a healthier
My Top Five Health and Wellbeing Books
Having seen many clients over the years, I have found that it's rare for anyone to maintain long term improvement without addressing their health in a holistic manner. Of course, much can be gained from looking at the physical -
Why choose natural skincare
As a Nutritional Therapist, I often find there is more awareness regarding the benefits of a natural and organic diet than there is of the benefits of natural and organic skincare. Most people know that food in its natural state,
Food to eat for S.A.D
This content by Vanessa May was included in Natural Health Magazine, December 2014 • Complex carbohydrates Interestingly, people with SAD (seasonal affective disorder) apparently process sugar differently in winter compared with summer. Cravings for refined carbs, such as bread, cakes and biscuits,