Still resting those eyes? Are you ready to further enhance your micro-breaks? Firstly, give yourself the occasional 5 minute break, then rather than exercising the eyes outward: (1) Close and cover them completely for a few breaths with the palms of the hands – no pressure, just a little warmth. (2) Using the index, middle […]

Coming out of Winter (Bladder/Kidney) but not quite Spring (Gall Bladder/ Liver), we find ourselves in the “between the seasons” Earth Element (Spleen/Stomach) zone. The Plough Pose provides scope to multitask and satisfy all three facets of this transitional time. The Plough is, of course, an exceptional Bladder meridian stretch. Be mindful, however, of the […]

Really? Resting is good but you could be doing so much more for them. Looking at screens – of any shape or size – would have to be one of the most tiring things for the eyes. By contrast, structuring in “eye breaks” – particularly at work – could be one of the most important […]

The ginger foot bath is a true Winter treat that you will find deeply relaxing, cleansing and energizing – particularly for all those Yin meridians that run up from the feet. It will stimulate your circulation and help re-balance the body energetics – drawing excess down from the head & upper body. Best of all, […]

In the depth of Winter, keeping your system well mineralised is crucial. Try adding gomasio to your meals. Gomasio is a sesame salt condiment. It tastes great, boosts your mineral intake without sodium loading and enhances all your soups, stews, grains (incl. porridge), vegetables & whatever. Natural salt produced through evaporation contains a good spectrum […]

Tempting as it may don’t allow yourself to become a Winter couch potato. Get outdoors and get moving. Brisk walking and/or, if you like, running are easy and excellent Winter pursuits. They encourage you to breathe deeply and clear out your chest and sinuses – warding off the Winter lurgies. While moving, be conscious of […]

FENNEL, POTATO & MUSTARD CASSEROLE Serves 6 To help you with the inter-seasonal leap, here is a dish I have been making since last century!! I kid you not. A recipe tried and true from the Holly Davis repertoire. Because I am very fond of fennel, I usually add some roasted/ground fennel seed but by […]

Another ever so slightly obscure acupressure point for you to explore at your leisure this Autumn. LI 10 (not nearly as popular as LI 4 or 11) is commonly used for tension, pain &/or paralysis in the upper body – neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists. This point activates the whole LI channel while regulating both KI […]

Now, normally I would not re-post a recipe that I have not personally tried (and possibly altered a bit) but, in this case …. I have not yet encountered an Ottolenghi dish that disappointed me – and I have made (& eaten) a few in the last couple of years – so I am taking […]

Here it is. The first featured acupressure point for the season: Lung 2. It may not get as much press as LU 1, but I rather like it – just as I like lame jokes. It is a great point for all sorts of breathing difficulties as well as tension/pain/stiffness in the shoulders. Like LU […]