There are so many reasons I love being 52, but age spots and red patchy skin aren’t up there on the list of my favourite things. So if they decide to start vanishing, after giving my skin a daily treat of herbal medicine that’s been valued for it’s healing properties for centuries, and grown lovingly […]
Breakfast was a small bowl of paw paw, about one cup. If I was having a basti (enema) then I skipped breakfast and had it after that ‘delightful’ process. Mid Morning – I had a pomegranate (coz they’re abundant in India, super healthy, and I LOVE them) or a mandarin. Lunch was 2 small bowls […]
In March I spent 21 Days in Rishikesh, India doing this ancient cleanse, and I’m still feeling the positive effects. Most days were a challenge, but not due to anything besides the long period of solitude forcing me to go within. No distractions, no one to blame for anything – just me and my 50 […]
It’s that time of year when many of us are thinking maybe that week of Pina Colada’s and chips lounging around the pool may not have been the best idea. Guilt and fear have set in. But no need to panic, because there is a safe and easy way to get back to your pre-silly […]
Activated charcoal helps the body flush out the toxins and chemicals that cause damage. Environmental toxins need to be eliminated regularly, as they burden our system via pesticides on food, chemicals in the water we drink and shower in, in cosmetics and cleaning products, and exposure to mould. Activated #charcoal can help to reduce joint […]
It’s really important to drink lots of water whilst your cleansing, as this is another way to help flush the toxins – that are on the move – out. Aim for 1 litre per 22kg of your body weight. Avoid tap water, and also non filtered tank water. I use an alkaline filter at home […]
It’s a great habit to get into first thing in the morning before you do anything else. It feels a bit weird at first but you’ll quickly get used to it, plus once you see and feel the results – you’ll be a convert. What: An ancient Ayurvedic natural remedy for improving health. It involves […]
The vinegar must be raw, non-pasteurized, apple cider vinegar. All other vinegars are acid forming. Make a simple mixture of vinegar & (optional) raw honey. You can add some clean water if you like. Some people like to mix them together in the morning and drink it like this – a straight shot of vinegar […]
Daikon contains the digestive enzymes amylase, diastase, and esterase, which can facilitate better digestion of complex carbohydrates, proteins and fats making them easier to absorb by increasing nutrient uptake in the gut. (This has the side effect of weight loss.) Consuming daikon also helps to prevent constipation. It also helps to detoxify the kidneys by […]
Are white rice and potatoes back on the menu? Your colon (large intestine) is one good way to eliminate toxins from your body. So you want to keep it healthy. Butyrate is a short chain fatty acid (SCFA) that’s important for protecting the gut from inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. A healthy micro biome is critical […]
