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True to her name the dark mistress of denial has started fasting this week. Yes – taking a genuine break from food. No food for a full 7 days. The program is supervised of course, and with a few herbs to help along the way… but what a great teacher is fasting. For a start […]

Did you know despite all your attempts to detox, eat healthy, get enough rest etc. you could still be unknowingly putting toxins into your body – via your makeup, shampoo and skin care?

With Christmas time upon us, it’s very likely that many of your evenings and weekends are filled with festivities that involve eating, drinking and generally being merry. These social events can play havoc with your nutrition and exercise routine. The holiday season is a time to enjoy with family and friends, but you needn’t over-indulge.

Our kidneys are located at the back of the abdominal cavity pretty much just above the back of your waist. They are important in homeostasis which has got to do with the balance and regulation of how the body works. They also play a part in regulating the acid and electrolyte balances, the fluids in the body and the regulation of blood pressure.

How do we use the colour preference in Homeopathy? We treat it like any other general symptom or modality and integrate it in the

Finally, I have been able to gain internet access to share with you another occurrance that has added to the list of the many wonderful things

In an attempt to find sunshine, holistic fitness, natural weight-loss and stress relief the Dark Mistress found herself waking up in Thailand today. Leaving the iPhone was hard, leaving the laptop impossible, the only hope for this hopelessly addicted screenager, is that the Bamboo Huts of Ko Samui don’t have broadband… Why Thailand…? An irony […]

Did you know that most women that walk through my door have some problem with hormones?

The muscles at the centre of your back are important for flexibility and relief from pain.

I wonder what effect the removal of ‘cost anxiety’ has on the people’s interest in the consent and planning process. Do people simply surrender themselves to the power of the cheapest veneers on the planet, or do they still take the time to understand what is proposed? And how much time? If their holiday is […]

I’m sure I’m not the only one whose head launches into a rendition of ‘I believe in miracles…where you from’ (the 1975 hit by Hot Chocolates ‘You Sexy Thing’) when reading the title of this blog.

Protein allows the muscles to rebuild and repair. Whether your goal is fat loss, muscle gain, to become fitter, stronger, leaner, or a combination; it is essential that you refuel your body after exercise.

It is suggested that the ideal “window” of time in which to consume our post-workout meal (in order to aid recovery) is up to 90 minutes after training. The sooner, the better! This recipe is for the perfect post-workout meal, that takes only 5 minutes to prepare!