Ever since I trekked in the beautiful mountains of Nepal I have been intrigued by the sound and healing benefits of singing bowls. There they often practice/meditate using Himalyan singing bowls which are made of metal. More recently I discovered the sonic beauty of Crystal Singing Bowls which are commonly used to accompany or ... Read more
One of the joys of Christmas is sharing amazing food with loved ones, but it can be a challenge to keep to an anti-inflammatory diet, albeit a relaxed version over the festive period. Each year I suffer with Endometriosis flare ups in January, which I'm sure are triggered by certain foods. So where possible I ... Read more
I’ve recently been offering these little gems at my garden yoga classes and they’ve gone down a treat! So I thought I’d share the recipe, which is from one of my favourite cook books, East by West by Jasmine Hemsley. She describes her book as "simple recipes for the ultimate mind-body balance!" and explains ... Read more
A twenty minute meditation focusing on your senses, your breathing and ending with a body scan to soothe the mind and body. Breathing exercises and body scans are healing tools I turn to regularly to release tension, stress and for pain management. They’re a great way to unwind and calm your nervous system. This ... Read more
This anti-inflammatory smoothie is an ideal breakfast during an Endo flare up. In fact it’s what I have most mornings as it’s easy to digest and a great way to start the day.
Gluten free puddings can often be disappointing, but this adaptation of a traditional recipe works really well and is lovely served with coconut yoghurt (try The Natural Coconut Yog by the Coconut Collaborative, it’s amazing!) as an alternative to ice cream or custard! This dessert is also refined sugar free! The coconut sugar is ... Read more
Fall in love this Autumn with Food! This butternut squash and ginger soup couldn’t be easier to make and is a wonderful tonic to calm your gut. Often if I’m having an Endo flare up I turn to anti-inflammatory foods that are easy to digest and support the immune system. Butternut squash is also high ... Read more
Oh how I love cake, who doesn’t? Just thought I’d share some inspirational cake baking with all those who follow a restricted diet. I’ve experimented with so many gluten free recipes, but none have turned out as good as this gluten and refined sugar free banana cake. It’s so simple too. Ingredients 3 ripe ... Read more
