Kindness is contagious. A 2010 study conducted by Harvard University found that being kind had a ripple effect. If you’re kind to someone, it makes both you and the recipient feel good. Feeling uplifted or grateful creates positive change, and whether consciously or not, encourages you to be kind to someone else, creating kindness at […]
One of the first things to understand about vitamin D is that its not actually a vitamin. It has the chemical structure of a steroid hormone, similar in structure to our sex and adrenal hormones, and is made from cholesterol. The majority is created from our skins unprotected exposure to sunlight. It hangs out near […]
One of the best things about being a naturopath is that you never stop learning. Whether through continuing professional development or thanks to the cases I see in clinic (I owe a lot to the clients who have placed their trust in me). And whilst its frequently a case of the more you know the […]
Last month I met with some of Saunton Sands Hotel’s lovely members whilst hosting a supper club at their dreamy art deco coastal escape. We didn’t fully appreciate how lucky we were to be coming together – the week after the hotel closed its doors due to the national lockdown. We discussed the importance of […]
For this year’s World Sleep Day I had the pleasure of contributing to a panel discussion on sleep, hosted by Gaia Spa at Borringdon Hall. There’s not a single organ system that doesn’t benefit from sleep, and with two thirds of adults across developed nations failing to get the recommended eight hours, we need to improve […]
