Following on from my blog on meditation, I’ve been exploring the brain-training technique, neurofeedback (NF) with NF practitioner, Laura Lilienthal. Increasingly being used to treat everything from anxiety to addiction, and in some cases, it can also reduce the need for anti-depressant and anti-anxiety medications, which can only be a good thing. There are also other uses for NF, including improving performance in all forms of…
Can a scented candle really conjure up memories and emotions? That’s the thinking and inspiration behind Cocochi, a new range of scented candles. The creators of Cocochi kindly sent me one of their beautiful candles to try, and I was touched by their story. Founded by the co-owners after the loss of their spouses, they decided to put their energy into something positive and life-affirming,…
About the author – Villy Tsvetkova is a holistic health and lifestyle coach who helps women achieve optimal health and wellness by reviewing all the physical, mental and spiritual aspects in their life. Hair loss is a very common complaint amongst women (and men!), but let me tell you, there is nothing normal or pleasant about it. We want think, shiny strands on our head, not…
I don’t know about you, but painted nails always makes me feel better. I’ve gone through a multitude of nail trends, from acrylics and Shellac to wearing a rainbow of colours and nail art designs. When I was younger, it didn’t cross my mind that nail polish contained chemicals, even though I have always been health-aware. The idea that nail polish was potentially toxic, both…
About the author – Katy Malkin is an adventurous writer, sweet-toothed foodie, and the creator of Learner Vegan. She is passionate about making veganism accessible for all. Learner Vegan When Natalie invited me to create a healthy recipe, I was so excited. Mostly because I love creating and eating food! But that wasn’t always the case. As a child, I was very fussy at mealtimes.…
My first encounter with meditation was in my mid-twenties when I was studying karate. Although I had already achieved my Black Belt, I knew instinctively that my training had only just begun. My karate coach was excellent, but I wanted to go deeper. I had heard about Mervyn Etienne and his unorthodox training methods, and I was intrigued. I wasn’t sure if I was at…
This coconut & vanilla muffin recipe was given to me by one of my blogging friends who I met recently. Adelaise is a lifestyle blogger who loves very similar topics to myself ; wellbeing, ethical lifestyle, and of course healthy recipe ideas. Adelaise is mum to a teenage son, and works as a marketing specialist for a charity in Derby. At weekends you will normally…
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