I t’s been 12 years since I last wrote about integrative healthcare for pups (my girl is now nearly 12). Has much changed?

You know those old, soft and slightly bruised fruit and veggies at the back of your fridge? Don’t throw them out! Instead, devour Alex Elliott-Howery and Jaimee Edwards’ latest cookbook, The Food Saver’s A–Z.

Businesswoman and ultramarathon runner Mina Guli has completed hundreds of marathons all over the world demanding action on the global water crisis. This is her story.

Understanding the changes that are occurring and honouring these with space, rest and support will ensure this journey of “becoming” the mother is a sacred rite of passage.

Did you know that each tooth has a purpose and there are meridians all over your body that connect different parts and systems? When your teeth are not looked after they add to the sum total of negative things that can impact your health.

Olives are rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, namely oleic acid, together with vitamin E and antioxidants that have an anti-inflammatory action to help support cardiovascular health.

Pistachios are a great source of prebiotic fibres that feed our beneficial gut bacteria so they grow and thrive. Dark chocolate is considered a mood-boosting food. Cacao contains phenylethylamine, the same chemical that’s created in the brain when you’re in love. It has a natural anti-depressant effect and can help lift your mood.

For those who love lasagne and pastas, this is a quick and easy on-the-go meal you can whip up as you get everyone organised for after-school activities, or the night before as it reheats perfectly.

Including cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower in your daily diet can help reduce your risk of developing cancer. Cruciferous vegetables contain a compound called sulforaphane that has been found to boost the liver’s ability to detoxify carcinogenic and other toxic substances.

My favourite flavour combinations are mushroom and goat’s cheese, mushroom and thyme, thyme and garlic or mushroom and garlic … so I added all of these amazing flavours to my famous pizza base and created a new family favourite.

The story that you tell yourself about who you are shapes your life. This means you are responsible for what is happening to you, but it also means you have the power to change your story, find your power and change your life.

As you read this sentence, how is your posture right now? Back rounded? Soft through the belly? Hunched over? These eight posture power exercises will improve these hard-to-break slouching habits.