Everything seems novel or extreme until it becomes normalised
One of the questions I ask patients in consultation is:
Where and how we eat impacts our enjoyment and digestion of food
We've moved from eating outdoors under the sun…
Things my mum would say
Last year, I posted a series of Instagram posts about the things that my mum…
It’s not compassion fatigue, it’s system fatigue: Burnout in the care industry
It's not always one thing, one event, a sudden breakdown…
Spring clean: How to support skin health in Spring time
You know that one friend who suddenly gets…
“Everything in moderation” no longer applies
"Everything in moderation" - a common go-to phrase of many health professionals…
Ayurveda is universal, intuitive, and accessible
What makes an idea, proposal, or theory scientific?
Community is key: Invest in health outside hospitals
Lord Darzi’s recent independent investigation into the state of the NHS report screams for a radical change in how we think about healthcare...
Sensory overload – supportive strategies from Ayurveda
We live in a time where we are more connected than ever before…
Health promotion has been relegated in nursing, so I created my own role
Over the years that I have worked in community nursing…
Abyhanga with sesame oil – what the science says
Sesame oil is considered the Queen of oils in Ayurveda
Where’s the rush?
Whilst everyone will have their dominant dosha type, in today’s hyperactive world, it’s likely that we all have a bit too much Vata.
Fermented food: An Ayurvedic perspective
In recent years, fermented foods have gathered a lot of attention as the holy grail for good gut health.
Yes, you can eat meat and follow an Ayurvedic lifestyle
There is a common misunderstanding that to follow an Ayurvedic lifestyle, you must not eat meat.
The link between Ayurveda and modern nursing
While clearing out old paperwork last week, I came across a reflective assignment
Prepare your body for surgery the holistic way
Whether it’s a tooth extraction or a hip replacement