Every 29th May, the World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO), in collaboration with the WGO Foundation (WGOF), celebrates World Digestive Health Day (WDHD) and initiates a yearlong, worldwide, public health campaign through more than 100 WGO Member Societies which reach over 50,000 individuals worldwide. Over just the past few...
To understand others is to have knowledge; To understand oneself is to be enlightened. To conquer others requires strength; To conquer oneself is even harder. (Lao Tze) In my last few blogs I explored simple and practical ways to attain a robust mind and body through seasonal...
I loved waking up this morning and making my Sunday Morning Wheatgrass Smoothie! Did you know that 1oz of wheatgrass juice has about as much nutrients as 2.5 lbs of vegetables? Wheatgrass has become one of the worlds most widely used heath foods. It contains chlorophyl (nature's...
Do you want to be meat-free? #NationalVegetarianWeek 14-20 May is the annual awareness-raising campaign promoting inspirational vegetarian food and the benefits of a meat-free lifestyle. It is setting out to prove that going veggie is surprisingly simple, and tasty. National Vegetarian Week Being vegetarian is not only good for the environment,...
Digestion is the keystone to good health. In our busy modern-day lives, however, it’s often the last thing we have time to consider! Using Yoga techniques and Yoga tricks we can influence digestion in many ways. Here are a few ways to jump-start your digestion: 1. Try...
WHY STRAIN LEVEL RESEARCH IS KEY The foundation of a brilliant life is brilliant health, which as more and more scientific research shows, begins with a healthy gut! Scientific studies have shown that ingestion of specific strains of friendly bacteria—probiotics—enhances several physiological functions, particularly the body’s...
In recent times, we have been hit by a near perfect storm of fast food, chemicals, commercial advertising, and stress. All of these factors have contributed negatively to the health of our immune systems which in turn has produced more allergies and food intolerances. At a...
It's the London Marathon today!! I am a huge fan of combining running with my Yoga practice. Everyday I jog from 30 – 45 minutes and then do my Yoga practice afterwards. As a Yoga practitioner I am at a huge advantage when it comes to making...
Thousands of years of empirical research has lead Ayurvedic massage to become a key component of Ayurvedic therapy. It is a euphoric experience for people who are lucky enough to have experienced it. The body loves to have the skin soothed as it is always...
Make sue that Mangoes are on top of your shopping list this IBS Awareness Month! According to a recent study, a mango a day could help keep the good bacteria in the gut alive.* Mangoes are high in fibre, protein, healthy fats, and calcium, and...