What is it? Why do we want more? Everyone seems to be talking about collagen right now. From celebrities to scientists, collagen has been having a moment for a while. And there’s no denying, it is a vital part of our biology. Collagen is the most abundant natural protein in our bodies, making up around […]
Collagen: The Elixir of Youth? Read More »
A seasonal practice to create calm Now that it’s December and it feels natural to be lighting candles and perhaps seeking a bit of calm in the manic build-up to Christmas, I thought it would be good to take a look at restorative yoga and even suggest a few poses to practise at home, particularly
‘Tis the Season; Festive Yoga Read More »
I know this is a strong claim, but hear me out. Perhaps it should come with a caveat: best banana bread ever for midlife women! I baked this banana bread for my recent afternoon Thrive Mini Retreat and it went down a storm, with several attendees asking for the recipe. It was good, but what
Best Banana Bread Ever! Read More »
Strength in nature Having written about the importance of Vitamin D for bone health in my previous post it would be remiss of me not to mention the importance of strength and resistance training which works alongside nutrition in order to keep our bones healthy as we age. Strength training and bone density One of the many
Building Strength in Yoga Read More »
This morning, as the sun rises on the summer solstice, it marks the climax of the year when the sun is in its highest and longest embrace with the sky. Let us bask in the glorious warmth and endless light of midsummer, leaning into love for nature all around and its bright, clear and essential
Celebrating Solstice; Embracing Change in Perimenopause Read More »
Consider your feet. Each one has 26 bones, 33 joints and more than one hundred muscles, tendons and ligaments. That’s a lot of moving parts. Are yours all in working order? I know mine aren’t. Years ago I suffered from a painful condition known as Morton’s Neuroma which still occasionally recurs (I now suspect it was
Feet Glorious Feet Read More »
