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Sole to Soul- Primal Connection Through Barefoot Walking

Sole to Soul- Primal Connection Through Barefoot Walking

Sitting down with a friend yesterday to plan our Winter Wellness Weekend has me all excited to unfurl some techniques to deepen our connection with nature. As I rushed out the door, late to meet her, I realized only when I had got to the café that I hadn’t worn shoes. Yes, I am that barefoot gypsy you see running around, my soles un-insulated, however I choose to be this way. WHY? By consciously spending time connected to nature, we reclaim the intimate awareness through enga

An Engaging Title...

An Engaging Title...

Constant demands for our attention; Look here, buy this, share this. Bright red to grab your attention, Green to promote health.. Our senses are dealt with a serious blow daily. Flashing, moving, sounds. Anything that grabs our attention then we are off onto the next dopamine hit, wherever that may come from. Social Media? Someone likes your post, page or comments on your picture. What does all this mean? Have you stopped for a minute to look beyond the screen and connect wit

Plant Power-How plants are the key to Happiness

Plant Power-How plants are the key to Happiness

Unless you've been living under a rock, you would know that a plant based diet with leafy green vegetables is the staple for a 'healthy diet'. If you have been then I'm sure there is also a plethora of nutrients under that rock too but if you want to know a little more about how the green stuff is the key to your happiness, read on. Other than the vegetables we consume, the plants and tree's we surround ourselves with provide a lot more than the oxygen we breathe. Bringing Na

Worry Surfing - you dont even need a board!

Worry Surfing - you dont even need a board!

Do you ever get stuck in your head; you’re not sure how you will ever untangle yourself from the analytical trap you find yourself in? The last few weeks I have found myself in m own head, not just a little, but a lot. There is a lot to take in, to consider and map out both professionally and personally. I have scribble notes, diary pages filled and to do lists for my to do lists! All in the aim to get it out of my head, onto paper so I can see what it is, break it down and a

10% Human- The bacteria you want on your (in)side!

10% Human- The bacteria you want on your (in)side!

Did you know that bacteria, collectively known as Microbiome outnumber our own human cells 10 to one, and majority call home in our guts! Crazy to think that we are less human than bacteria, this is why it’s so incredibly, super-duper important that we are mindful of what we eat! We are feeding these little monsters! Research has shown, that alternating the balance between beneficial and disease-causing bacteria in an animal's gut can alter its brain chemistry and lead it to

Over-Commitment and Anxiety - What's the solution?

Over-Commitment and Anxiety - What's the solution?

As another week comes to an end I feel an overwhelming sense of in-completion. Between work roles this week and that of Mother and wife, the pressure that I put on myself to complete an unattainable amount of work has left me with the sense of dizziness from my self-made hamster wheel. Anxious and filled with self-doubt, it can be a vicious cycle if you don’t quieten the mind and body. This is not new to me or to any other women trying to “do it all”. Am I right? There is a