Breast Cancer Awareness Month is here again, and there is the usual talk of early detection and of finding the “cure” around the corner, but no mention of preventing the dreaded epidemic — an absurd and cruel philosophy that fails humanity by focusing on closing the stable door after the horse has bolted.

By focusing on disease, we create anxiety and fear, which itself creates disease by causing stress and disarming the immune system. Instead, by focusing on health, women can move from a position of fear to a position of empowerment.

For the benefit of our beloved womenfolk, I now share vital (from the Latin vitalis “of or belonging to life”) information on staying healthy. more…

There is a wealth of information on what we should eat to stay healthy — Today, I shall talk about a subject that goes unmentioned in the health circles: How we eat, and how our eating habits affect our health.

The Art of Eating

Have you ever wondered why some people may eat all the “right” food but still get sick? Whilst some eat “wrong” food but remain healthy?

Part of the solution may be due to HOW they eat. more…

Stress is a natural condition of life – any change in our external or internal environment creates a need for the body to balance the effects of that change.

Stress creates the opportunity for growth – physically and mentally. The important point is that periods of stress must be followed by periods of recovery for growth to occur – otherwise, instead, there is damage or burnout. This is the principle that is used in world-class athletic training – and can be applied to all aspects of life. more…

People have been having colds and influenza (flus) since the beginning of Time (and remember, Time was invented by humans!). Epidemics started not long after, and flu pandemics now occur every year.

The main distinguishing features between cold and flu symptoms, are that flus are often accompanied by muscle aches and high temperatures. Flu in addition tends to infect the lungs and cause  more malaise (feeling “under the weather”). more…

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Natural health is all about understanding the influences around you – your foods, local geography and climate, the seasons; and even the clothes and gemstones you wear, and the positions of the planets and stars!

The seasons of Spring and Autumn represent major shifts in energy – Spring being the time of renewed vigour and the rising sap; and Autumn the time of slowing down, of withdrawing for hibernation and rest. In traditional societies, Autumn is the time of the final harvests; processing and storing foods; and preparing for the short days and cold, dark nights of Winter. more…

Turmeric is a root that is often used in East Asian cooking, and is now being recognised as a herb brimming with health-giving and health-restoring properties. It is called haldi in Hindi, haridra in Sanskrit and goes by the botanical name of Curcuma longa. more…

The easiest way to make lasting positive changes in your life is to have a daily routine. This provides a structure for your health improvement plan. Daily routines have been recommended by ayurvedic texts for over 2,000 years! I have taken some of these recommendations, and modified them to our modern needs and resources. Commit to doing your routine for 40 days, and it will become a habit. more…

The three body types (doshas) are the foundation of ayurvedic medicine. They are based on the Five Elements and the natural qualities that they each possess. By understanding qualities, elements and doshas anyone can choose diet, lifestyle, herbs and other factors to balance disorders or fine-tune for optimum health. more…

Different people have different rhythms, and different imbalances in rhythm!

People predominantly of the Air element (called vata in ayurveda) are like the wind – flighty, erratic, gusty! They benefit from some routines and regular rituals to anchor them in time, to help them feel more settled, so their lives can be in better order, allowing them to express their creativity and love of movement. more…

Your skin is the body’s largest organ for eliminating wastes and toxins. When it is not working well you may feel lethargic and heavy, with pasty, clogged or pimply skin.

Healthy skin should be clear and fresh. Give your skin the chance to glow this summer!

Make a healthy skin your priority this Summer, and look your very best! more…