I did a live broadcast on self care a few days ago which has turned out to be very timely. I was discussing what self-care has come to mean and that over time it seems like a vague and disparate concept; something disingenuous which people seem to throw around like it's confetti. It's like the phrases 'me time' and 'de-stress' which can mean such different things to different people - the message seems to have got diluted over time and I for one, want to reclaim what self-car

I shared a post on Facebook following the birth of the latest Royal prince here in the UK, a post which really divided opinion. There was a photo of the incredible Kate Middleton introducing baby to the worlds press, just hours after having him. The comment that was in with the photo was rather lost as the text on the photo said that Kate should have been at home in her PJs and not out on the worlds stage... I'm normally hyper vigilant about what I share online, but on this o

Ok, ok so it hasn't got the most engaging title ever, but us herbalists aren't wordsmiths and to be honest, it does what it says on the tin! I was thrilled to be sent this book to read, road-test and review as part of National Tea Day on 21st April The book is written by herbalist extraordinaire Henriette Kress. I love Henriettes work and frequently refer to her blog or website for useful info, and she was definitely the inspiration behind my post-partum work, indeed her guid

Yup, 'tis the season for coughs and colds and general yuckiness! Follow my top tips to stay well and recover quickly this winter 1. Vitamin C At the first sign of a sniffle you need to up your vitamin C intake. So if you're not already supplementing then it's a good time to start! It's generally thought that doses of more than 2000mg could cause loose bowels, so stay beneath that and be aware of any changes to your poo as it may mean you're sensitive to it. Vitamin C is essen

I posted a few days ago on Instagram and it reminded me that I have meant to talk about this for AGES! Compliance - which boils down to how well you can stick to whatever regime you're undertaking. With my plans, it's usually a combination of dietary measures, lifestyle changes, supplements and of course the vital herbs! Compliance is supremely important to your journey and so the consultation process and treatment plan needs to be discussed openly and honestly - there is ver