There is a lot of hype around the word vegan, so I prefer to call my way of eating – following a plant-based diet. There’s a big movement now to eradicate meats and animal byproducts from our diets. Besides saving and supporting the environment, by making a commitment to consume more plants – a plant-based […]
I don’t know what age I realised my mum was “different” but I do remember being very young. Growing up in the seventies in Scotland, there were not many people like her; she was interested in nutrition, her cupboards were full of supplements, and she preferred to visit Jan de Vries, rather than her GP. But […]
Today I’ve got a brilliant natural beauty swap – a natural cruelty free mascara! But first you may have noticed I’ve changed my name to – “Does it Work?” Shirlaw Sanctuary is the name I use for my salon and it has worked really well, and I thought this blog would be an extension of that. […]
I have been quite overstretched recently with my blog, and learning everything that goes with it, and I noticed that when I’m on my computer a lot, I seem to crave bad sugary foods. We all know that consuming large quantities of sugar has a negative effect on our body and can lead to weight gain, lowered […]
EFT or Emotional Freedom Technique is a technique I have used a few times to create a change, or a shift. I have found it to be a great tool for anxiety, which I suffer from often. I have also used it when I was struggling to get over a break up with an ex […]
