A couple of weeks ago I went to Italy for a week of relaxing and replenishing, followed by starting my next 4 month placement in hospital – paediatrics! Needless to say, life has been very busy what with new job, house hunting and travelling , which unfortunately has meant blogging has fallen by the wayside. … More Italy and lemon risotto
I recently read this fantastic book called “Cure”, which is about mind-body medicine and the placebo effect. It’s wonderfully narrated, and talks about alternative medicine from a very fair, scientific viewpoint (it’s written by Jo Marchant, a science journalist). In essence, the book outlines research and evidence that proves the mind and body are inextricably … More Cure – a book review
I just wanted to rave about this eyesight improving program, that allowed me to drop my glasses prescription by 0.5 diopters at my last optometrist visit! How on earth did I manage this, you ask? Well none other than the End Myopia program. I discovered this a few years ago, as quite frankly, having terrible eyesight is … More End Myopia – a programme to reverse bad eyesight
With the short, dark and cold days, comes a desire for warm comforting foods, and what’s warmer and more comforting than a bowl of soup? There’s a reason the phrase “chicken soup for the soul” exists, and there’s even good reason it’s known as “Jewish penicillin”. For example chicken soup has been shown to inhibit … More Immune boosting chicken soup
Happy new year readers! It’s been a busy but wonderful holiday period, and I’m now looking forward to some calm and quiet this January. For me, the start of the new year brings a lot of contemplation and drive to outline my goals and values for the year as well as starting to make the … More Make your new years resolutions stick
Wow, getting married is a project and a half! My last post was written weeks before my wedding, (and I managed to post it the day before, a final post by my single unmarried self!). After an incredible day, we then needed a proper relax (which included 2 days in a remote cottage in the … More Pumpkin pie
I bought some ceremonial grade Matcha recently, for a delicious coffee alternative. While I love coffee, both as a delicious beverage and a health tonic, I like to take breaks every once in a while to re-set my adenosine receptors (the brain receptors that coffee acts on to keep you alert and focused). Coffee, like most … More Matcha latte with collagen
