Long COVID – still a problem?

Long COVID – still a problem?

Long COVID seems to be becoming a feature of life these days. I was at Green Farm Kent on Sunday for their yoga retreat and 4 of the 12 people that I saw were having issues with their energy levels since having COVID. Many people have suffered for several weeks and...
Diabetes – The Dawn Phenomenon

Diabetes – The Dawn Phenomenon

Dawn Phenomenon and the Somogyi Effect The dawn phenomenon and the Somogyi effect cause high blood sugar levels, especially in the morning before breakfast, in people who have diabetes. Dawn phenomenon The dawn phenomenon is a normal rise in blood sugar as a person’s...
Carrot salad with parsley and pistachios

Carrot salad with parsley and pistachios

I wanted to share this delicious recipe with you, it’s a real favourite in our house and can be made super quickly.  Preparation time 10-15 mins and this recipe serves 4 For the dressing Juice of 1 lemon1 tsp dijon mustard1 tbsp runny honey or maple syrupSprinkle...
Why Move?

Why Move?

We are always told to move, to exercise, to go for a walk but why is that? So today I’ve put together a little bit of information to help you understand the importance of exercise and how it can help you. Blood Circulation As most of you will know movement helps with...
Breaking down the basics of digestion

Breaking down the basics of digestion

In this blog, I’m talking about digestion. I’ll break down the subject matter and make it easier to understand and digestible if you like (pardon the pun). You may have heard of the gut microbiome; basically, it’s the bacteria in your gut that either...