Category: Blog
Posts on herbal medicine, nutrition, iridology, recipes, mindfulness and foraging.
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What is mindful eating?
Read more: What is mindful eating?Mindful eating begins with an awareness of the physical, emotional and mental cues that tell us it’s time to eat. It can help us to differentiate between inner cues such as physical hunger and outer cues like tempting aromas, or the set hour for a particular meal or snack. It can help us to acknowledge…
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Banana Crumble
Read more: Banana CrumbleA sweet solution, and an easy recipe for when you have too many ripe bananas. Ingredients: 4 ripe bananas 100 grams of oat flakes 1 tablespoon of tahini ½ cup of flaked almonds (walnuts or other nuts, seeds)—Use any nuts or seeds you have or omit if you prefer. 1 level teaspoon of ground cinnamon 1…
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Dulse Seaweed
Read more: Dulse SeaweedDulse: Palmaria palmate Dulse, also known as Dillisk, (Dilleasc or Creathnach in Irish), is a red seaweed that has been harvested along the coasts of Ireland for centuries. It is sold dried, either whole or flaked. Dried dulse has a soft, chewy texture and rich umami flavour. It has been likened to smoked bacon and enriches…
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Grocery shopping for a whole foods plant based diet
Read more: Grocery shopping for a whole foods plant based dietClients new to a whole foods plant based diet commonly ask “What do I shop for and where can I get it?” Grocery shopping can initially seem daunting if you are new to a whole foods plant based diet. Thankfully, increasing consumer demands has resulted in most supermarkets now offering a few shelves of foods…
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Herbal Medicine for Cystitis
Read more: Herbal Medicine for CystitisCystitis is inflammation of the bladder. It is more common in women than men. (See related post: Cystitis) Herbal medicine is rooted in mind/body medicine as taught by Hippocrates. As such diet and lifestyle considerations would also need to be addressed. Herb classifications for cystitis Some specific herbs for cystitis: Petroselinum crispum: Parsley Parsley is…
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Cucumber Dill Salad
Read more: Cucumber Dill SaladCucumbers and dill are good ingredients to consider if you are feeling bloated or suffering from digestive upsets. Dill herb and seeds are calming to the digestive system and help reduce bloating and flatulence. Cucumbers are mildly diuretic, probably due to their high water content, they are also high in potassium and low in sodium,…
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Mindfulness: Acceptance
Read more: Mindfulness: AcceptanceThe practice of mindfulness brings us into present moment reality with acceptance of the moment as it is. We accept each breath as it arrives, be it short, long, deep or shallow. We observe it and let it go, releasing it on the out-breath. We accept the following breath as it comes, free of expectations.…
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Daily Mindfulness
Read more: Daily MindfulnessThere are many ways to practice daily mindfulness. A popular method is to mindfully complete routine tasks that you would otherwise do automatically. Some people choose to anchor their practice to a specific activity such as brushing their teeth, as a reminder to invite mindfulness into the experience. Imagine if you paid attention to how you hold…
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Kale Salad
Read more: Kale SaladIngredients: 1 bunch of kale 4 tbsp of olive oil 2 tbsp of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar ½ tsp of unrefined sea salt 1 tsp of cayenne powder Directions: De-rib the kale, wash and pat dry. In a large mixing bowl stir olive oil, lemon juice, salt and cayenne. Cut the kale leaves and tender stems…
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Headache
Read more: HeadacheThere are many kinds of headache, the most common being tension headache, migraine and cluster headaches. Primary causes include muscle spasms in the head, neck or shoulders, restriction of the blood supply to the brain, stress and fatigue, menstrual symptoms, sleep disturbance, eye strain, environmental pollutants and food allergies or intolerances. Headache pain ranges from…
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Insomnia
Read more: InsomniaInsomnia is a common complaint of the central nervous system. It is characterised by a difficulty getting to sleep, staying asleep, or feeling rested after sleep. Individual sleep requirements vary with age and levels of activity, it is generally accepted that we need an average of 8 hours sleep per 24-hours, except in infancy and…
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Mindfulness Practice: Returning
Read more: Mindfulness Practice: ReturningWhat are we returning to? Our self, as experienced through our senses, in the here and now, by retuning our attention to our breath and making a conscious decision —not to engage with our thoughts. You can do it whenever you have a minute or two to spare. This mini-mindfulness practice is a great way of getting into…
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Introducing mindfulness
Read more: Introducing mindfulnessI was first introduced to the practice of mindfulness in 1992 and I immediately liked it. Mindfulness does not require a huge chunk of time but rather regular engagement. There is no need for any special equipment, just the willingness to be present to yourself. I found it easy to build into my day and…
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Chickpeas with dill
Read more: Chickpeas with dillWant some bean protein without the gas? Add dill. Chickpeas are not only a good source of protein but are also rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Dill is carminative, which means it calms and soothes the digestive tract and minimises rumbling and grumblings and flatulence. It is also rich in antioxidants and vitamins, including…
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Walnut Fig Carob Bites
Read more: Walnut Fig Carob BitesIngredients: Directions: A high energy bite for the lunchbox or road trips Walnuts are an excellent source of omega-3 essential fatty acids and rich in Vitamin E. They are also packed with B vitamins such as riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B-6, and folates. Walnuts are also rich in minerals such as manganese, copper,…