Marichi Pose is my absolute favourite shoulder stretch. If you spend any time working on a computer or driving, this stretch will help to open your chest and allow your shoulder muscles to stretch and relax. Here’s my step-by-step guide. I hope you find it useful. Sit up tall. Pull naval towards spine. Legs straight Continue reading
I only fully appreciated the beauty of chanting in the last 3 years, and the Sa Ta Na Ma chant remains one of my absolute favourites. Find yourself a peaceful space where you can fully relax with the sound of your voice. When you start chanting this mantra you will notice a vibration in your Continue reading
We now know that a healthy gut is the core of general good health. You’ll know this if you’ve read The Clever Guts Diet. The probiotics recommended by Michael Mosley, and the ones I’ve been taking for years, are Healthspan Elite Pro20 Biotic. This advanced product does not require refrigeration, has a long shelf life Continue reading
This chocolate bar is naturally sugar free, gluten free and lactose free! It’s a recipe that’s ever-changing when I make it because it depends on which nuts and seeds I have in the cupboard. I like to use sunflower and pumpkin seeds with Brazil nuts, pine nuts, hazelnuts, walnuts and goji berries. It’s always better Continue reading
A note from Michael Mosley Your gut is astonishingly clever. It contains millions of neurons – as many as you would find in the head of a cat. It is also home to the microbiome, trillions of microbes that influence our mood, weight and immune system. Review A great new book, it is therapy on Continue reading
These books have literally changed my life. They’re very easy to read and the recipes are absolutely DELICIOUS! I’d say it’s a pity we don’t teach this body science in schools, but to be honest, most of it is very recent data. It’s time to genuinely get excited about preparing delicious and nutritious food that Continue reading
And always remember to soak your nuts! Try this DELICIOUS cacao powder. It’s my favourite because it makes a really silky cup of naturally low-calorie hot chocolate by just adding hot water. Great when you need a chocolate fix! Paleo Chocolate Granola {with enzymes & antioxidants!}
If you find the taste of filtered tap water too dull, try adding a squeeze of lemon juice, a sprig of mint and a couple of slices of cucumber to sparkling or soda water. Adding slices of fresh ginger will help to put some zing into your day! Lemon: Lemon water is a powerful detoxifying Continue reading
Inspire the mind and achieve a state of fulfilment My personal favourite this month is The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari “Alright, the secret of happiness is simple: find out what you truly love to do and then direct all of your energy towards doing it. If you study the happiest, healthiest, most satisfied people Continue reading
Work along the fingers or toes, in a straight line from the base to the tip. If you suffer with hay-fever symptoms you will probably find a few tender spots around the base of the fingers and toes. These points can be gently massaged for a couple of seconds, but no longer than that is Continue reading
Start the day by moving your body 10 minutes of sun salutations will stretch the body and get you ready for your day! It’s a great way to separate your working day from your leisure time too… so just 10 more minutes when you get home will re-energise you for your evening. Relax the body Continue reading
