When I moved into my home near woods last July, it was exciting to discover the many plants growing around the garden. At that time the elderflower tree was in bloom and there were lots of blackberry brambles all around the garden. This spring, lots of bee-friendly wildflowers have popped up, and I’ve been foraging … More Wild Plants
For a long time in science, the menstrual cycle’s effects on everything from response to drugs, food and exercise was largely ignored as an “inconvenience” rather than vital information. Thankfully that is changing and we are discovering how the different phases of the cycle affect women’s bodies and responses to the environment. I have been … More Women, Exercise, And The Menstrual Cycle
When it comes to increasing the intensity or difficulty of weight workouts, there are two methods usually employed; increasing the weight, or increasing the reps. I normally go the increasing reps way, as I do the exercise (squats, deadlifts, etc) until failure (I can’t do another rep with good form), as per the Body By … More Rest-Pause Training
I recently finished reading the book “The body keeps the score” by Bessel Van Der Kolk. It’s an amazing book for anyone who wants to understand trauma, how it affects people, and the various ways it can be treated. While I was aware of some of the basics of how trauma affects the brain, and … More Book Review: The Body Keeps The Score
I read this study the other day which added to the bounty of evidence of how important walking is. It’s a small one, looking at only 10 patients, but it shows what many other studies have shown; that unless you’re moving regularly, that bout of more intense exercise doesn’t do all that much (it’s called … More Walking enhances the effects of “formal exercise”
Recently I’ve been exploring alternatives to coffee in the morning, to somewhat reduce my caffeine consumption (only because I’m currently breastfeeding; as I’ve posted before, I believe coffee to be a very healthy beverage!). I came across a drink I’d never heard of before, despite living in London most of my life! It’s called London … More London Fog recipe
I’ve been intrigued by the benefits of the Whole Body Vibration recently. So much so, that I recently bought a Power Plate to add to my home gym set-up. It’s not cheap, but I am convinced the benefits are worth it. You can find these vibration plates in many gyms, but most people don’t understand … More Whole Body Vibration
I’m not much of a salad maker. Every time I eat a nice salad I always think I should make them more, but ultimately, I prefer to put the effort into a hot meal, and just shove some rocket or mixed salad leaves into my mouth. Sometimes, though, I put some effort in, especially when … More Warm Butternut Squash And Spinach Salad
When I became pregnant, I dived deep into the world of birthing, positive birth, and hypnobirthing. I already knew prior to my pregnancy, that there are some big problems with the way women birth in the West. For example the WHO advises that the most appropriate C-section rate should be 10-15%; if the rate is … More Positive Birth
I’ve been making a lot of treats lately. When I have some time to myself these days, I’m usually working away in the kitchen, while listening to a podcast. It’s a nice, relaxing way to spend time, but also means I have a delicious treat to eat! And luckily, I don’t have to feel too … More Chocolate truffles (low carb, sugar-free, vegan)
