___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Today, (Sunday) is not a good day for me to be doing this as we had planned to make multiple batches of carrot cupcakes and flapjacks..(Ssssssshh!) But my mum came round the other day with a Pukka clean green detox pack for me as she know’s I would very well appreciate it so, I … Continue reading
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The principles and definition of Ayurvedic medicine.
I thought I would share this as I have been asked by a few Clients recently what ‘Ayurvedic medicine’ actually is and Holistically speaking it covers such an important area of traditional medicine it should be more understood so, for any of you that have ever wondered or would simply like to know, here is … Continue reading
Happy shrove Tuesday! Wheat free + Gluten free pancake recipes!!
It’s that exciting day of year where ,the day before you practise lent, you get to pig out on yummy pancakes in all their varieties and flavours! So, as my work see’s me giving advice and encouragement to so many people regarding health related issues and lifestyle, I figured I should listen to myself and … Continue reading
TOP 10 FOODS FOR DIET + WEIGHT LOSS!
Wanting to lose weight is a mission for most of us, but if you’re planning out how you can really kick start your weight loss program with success in mind, there are a few things that you may not have considered that are essential in aiding the process and make dieting a little easier for … Continue reading
Popcorn’s Dark Secret
I had to post this! My one true love it popcorn and it has always been my belief that, its one of the few things that is low calorie and a good snack that will fill you without adding tons of naughties! WRONG! I read this from NYTimes health section and had to re-post for … Continue reading
WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE ESSENTIAL OIL FRAGRANCES + WHY?
We are putting together a reseearch quest for what people’s favourite essential oil fragrance is and why in order to gain an idea of what the most popular ones are pre-production of our LELA organics luxurys skin care fair in April and the more help we can get the better! Please post comments below in … Continue reading
THE AMAZING BENEFITS OF SEAWEEDS + SEA VEGETABLES!
The benefits of seaweed! Ah there are many and yes, I have previously posted about them but to refresh and add new, I am just about to partake in a weekend workshop (Feb 11 + 12) specifically aimed at educating and insighting about the wonderous world of seaweeds and their amazing therapeutic powers! So far, … Continue reading
Oils, butters,muds and fruits and their wonderful properties – what oils does your skin need?
I am a little scattered at the moment between research subjects and while today was meant to be dedicated to our up and coming NLP workshop, I have been head down in skin care research for a Company in Spain that are wanting to put together study groups for beauty students on a holistic level … Continue reading
More on eco-living…in the form of wind farms! Sweden have the answer!
Sweden Announces Plans for Massive 700 Megawatt Wind Farm in The Baltic Sea While I was on the subject last night of how to green up your home and be more eco-friendly towards your own environment, I sat in bed last night researching more on my new favourite eco topic..(WIND TURBINES) and came accross a … Continue reading
Want to live in an eco-friendly home? Turn your household into a greener one today!
Want to know how you can become more eco-friendly in your home? Decrease your waste volume? Reduce your carbon footprint? Nowadays we are more environmentally aware and many households are looking at ways in which they can reduce their carbon footprint and become greener. If you are one of these people, here are ten … Continue reading
Natural DIY Gallstone + liver flush
Ok, This recipe is hardcore as it involves a lot of oil and pre-cleansing but from what I am told from people that have suffered from gallstones and used this technique the results are fantastic. I can only assume that compared to the pain, a bit of queasiness from a cup of oil will be … Continue reading
On the menu today! Tostadas de frijoles! Easy to make, vegetarian and seriously tasty!
These were my all time favourite things when I was living in Spain. Barcelona’s Gracia district hosted the City’s BEST by far Mexican restaurant that even my Mexican friends say is the most resemblant of authentic Mexican food cooking in the City..so, being taught well and having high standards when it comes to Mexican cuisine … Continue reading
Start the day with hot lemon – the reasons why its really so good for you!
Yes, there are enormous benefits of lemon juice and water in your everyday life. You simply need to arm yourself with relevant knowledge and you would soon start valuing this amalgamation more than ever. Lemon is an inexpensive, easily available citrus fruit, popular for its culinary and medicinal uses. It is used to prepare a … Continue reading
Spelt honey and hazelnut bread – Wheat free and delicious!
Yesterday I made some spelt bread to bring in the New year and the results were AMAZING! I am a self confessed bread lover and while I wish I could ditch the amount I eat to save a bloating tummy, I have never quite mastered it..but now there’s no excuse! This wheat free bread not … Continue reading
My new favourite thing – Tulsi tea!
Wow, the benefits are grand! and so is the flavour. My aunty’s annual trip to Goa means her coming back with an abundance of these amazing teabags and I happily always get some but, I’d never really researched what they were, stupidly assuming that they were an indian traditional green tea type…WRONG! This tea is … Continue reading
Trytophan – Foods to treat depression and insomnia
I’m starting to wonder if what we eat at Christmas time is natures way of helping us get through the winter months and festive period without thoughts of dread and dispair as the foods present at Christmas time are selections of the foods best available to help us treat depression and insomnia…and lets be very … Continue reading
Lung and breast cancer screening through trained canine sniffer dogs – Brilliant!
THIS IS INCREDIBLE – REFERRED TO LUNG CANCER THOUGH SCREENING IS ALSO NOW BEING HELD FOR BREAST CANCER PATIENTS WITH POSITIVE RESULTS! AMAZING! The researchers used trained sniffer dogs – two German shepherds, an Australian shepherd and a Labrador, to detect lung cancer by using their sharp sense of smell. It has been understood that … Continue reading
Skin problems explained
SKIN PROBLEMS EXPLAINED! Somebody recently expressed their concerns to me regarding spots that they have been experiencing under their jaw on both sides for some time and they cannot get rid of them. They panicked as they were closely located to some moles (which on a seperate topic needed their own evaluation) though I was … Continue reading
Revolutionary facial toys – I assure you, you NEED one!
So while I’m on the topic of skin care, (which is one of my most favourite topics) I feel that with christmas coming up, I should share this one with you. Its a bit gimmicky but, it serves a very realistic purpose and has proven to be a very popular little facial toy. One that … Continue reading
Natural facial serum oils – how to make your own
If you’re anything like me, you’ll have browsed a million sites and looked at a million different reviews on good facial serums and night oils and the one thing that is so frightening is always rice! They are SO expensive and quite frankly, good quality serums are only an expense because of the quality oils … Continue reading