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Could journaling be good for your emotional wellbeing?
Could journaling be good for your emotional wellbeing? There are quite a lot of benefits, according to research, because one of the ways to deal with any overwhelming emotion is to find a healthy...
Saffron and mood: what does the research show?
The role of saffron for low mood is being taken seriously as the clinical evidence grows. A 2026 systematic review and meta-analysis of 34 randomised controlled trials found evidence of improvements...
My go-to summer salad
This is my go-to summer salad. I've been making it on repeat all summer because it's so easy to assemble when it's too hot to cook. You can swap out the burrata for feta or goats cheese and add some...
Why everyone is talking about collagen right now
If you've spent any time on social media recently, you've probably noticed that collagen seems to be everywhere. From beauty influencers and wellness experts to women navigating menopause, collagen...
My Holistic Approach to Grief
A holistic approach to grief is not typically found with traditional bereavement support. If you're currently struggling with both emotional and physical symptoms associated with grief, then it...
Has grief affected your self-esteem?
Has Grief Affected Your Self-Esteem? One of the less obvious consequences of grief - at least, until it happens to you - is how it changes your sense of identity and can reshape how you see...
Breakfast Chia Pudding
I'm always being asked for healthy breakfast ideas and this breakfast chia pudding ticks all the boxes. It's quick, easy and you can add so many things to it to make it both delicious and nutrient...
How Stress Ages Us And What Can Help
How stress ages us and what can help - we tend to think of aging as something that happens slowly, quietly, and mostly out of our control. Wrinkles appear. Energy dips. Recovery takes longer. But...
5 Tips for Better Sleep
5 tips for better sleep may sound too good to be true - after all, we all know how important sleep is and also, for some of us, just how elusive it can sometimes be. I see a lot of people in my...
How to cope with grief at Christmas
How to cope with grief at Christmas is undoubtedly a challenging topic. Because sadly for some people, this is definitely not "the most wonderful time of the year". Whilst everyone around celebrates...
Date, nut butter and chocolate bark
Date, nut butter and chocolate bark is my favourite go-to treat. There are various viral versions of this recipe to be found on social media - and for good reason! Not only does it take minutes to...
Have grief and loss affected your health?
Have grief and loss affected your health? If you've ever been through the loss of someone close to you, then you may find yourself taken by surprise at some of the physical symptoms you experience....
Why the 5 Stages of Grief can be misleading
Why the 5 Stages of Grief can be misleading: Grief models are supposed to help us understand the process of grief. There are many of them, including the most well-known of all, the 5 Stages of...
Roasted Aubergine and Halloumi Traybake
This Roasted Aubergine and Halloumi Traybake looks beautifully vibrant, tastes amazing and provides an array of nutrients and fibre. (based on a recipe from Tim Spector) Serves 2 . Ingredients 1 x...
What to expect from your first session with me
What to expect from your first session with me depends on what you need help with. So if you're wondering if you should work with me, read on... I offer 3 services: nutritional therapy holistic...
5 Ways to Manage Anxiety
5 ways to manage anxiety may sound rather simplistic but we now live in a world where anxiety is widespread, so managing our own health and wellbeing is essential. Anxiety is one of the issues I see...
Avocado, feta, chickpea and mango Super Salad
This Avocado, feta, chickpea and mango Super Salad is very easy to make and is packed with nutrients to support the immune system, nervous system, skin and digestive health. Any leftovers are...
Keeping a Food Diary: What You Can Learn About Your Eating Habits
The benefits of keeping a food diary are many. They include an increased awareness of your eating habits, reactions to certain foods, and improved weight management. A food diary can also help...
What does holding space mean?
What does holding space mean? You may have heard this phrase before but perhaps it sounds a bit vague, or something a therapist might say. In fact, we can all 'hold space' for someone and probably...
Banana and Berry Breakfast Bake
This banana and berry breakfast bake is my latest go-to healthy breakfast. I'm always asked for breakfast ideas and this is one that I'm currently recommending because it ticks several boxes: It can...
How our emotions affect our body
Our emotions affect our body in numerous ways. It's thought that every feeling you have has the potential to affect a different part of your body. While positive emotions such as gratitude have been...
Supporting Your Wellbeing During Stress: Practical Strategies for Everyday Life
Supporting Your Wellbeing During Stress: Practical Strategies for Everyday Life A balanced nervous system helps regulate stress, emotional resilience, and cognitive function, and it plays a key role...
Finding support after the loss of a child
My own experience of trying to find support for child loss Finding support after the devastating loss of a child isn't always easy. Soon after my son died, I decided to look for bereavement...
Easy Sweet and Sour Tempeh Recipe
This easy sweet and sour tempeh recipe provides a good range of nutrients, fibre and protein as well as being full of flavour. What is tempeh? Tempeh is made from soybeans that have been fermented...