The Amazing Benefits of Ginger! Ginger has natural medicinal properties beyond what you thought imaginable! Fresh ginger will invigorate your whole system, lift your mood, awaken your taste buds and relieve congestion. It's pungent and light which stimulates your digestive fire, called Agni in Ayurveda. Fresh ginger will get your juices flowing to help digest, absorb and assimilate your food to nourish your body, blood and bones (to all the 7 tissues layers of the body)! When

Spring is a perfect time to cleanse the body! In the changing seasons of winter moving into spring; we leave the darkness behind and welcome the arrival of longer days. Ayurveda, recognises the natural cycles of nature and the influence each season has on our bodies. Winter is usually a time when we slow down, eat richer foods, indulge in sweet cakes and comfort treats; exercise less and sleep for longer at night (if you are so lucky!) With the arrival of spring, as the earth

Remind yourself of the goodness in one simple bowl of food! Quinoa salad with olives, courgette, ramiro red pepper and summer greens. Garnished with almonds, toasted sunflower and pumpkin seeds. Drizzled with olive oil and a squeeze of lemon or lime juice. Did you know quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) was discovered as an edible grain by the Inca's three to four thousand years ago? It is a complete protein containing all 9 essential amino acids and is a suitable alternative for w

Why is sleep so important, what happens during sleep and how do we get a restorative night's sleep? An occasional night of poor sleep may...