I’m bored, lonely and broke
10 things to do We’ve all been there, poverty can breed isolation, as you struggle to afford to go to places where your friends go …
Anxiety and stress can shrink your brain-How massage can help
Cortisol is a chemical in our brain, released when we experience fear or stress. The stress response can be positive when we are faced with …
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Walking in hot weather-Things to remember
I decided I would walk the 1066 walk with my sister Vicky. This is a pathway I have always wanted to walk but have never …
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How to enjoy the full moon
In my younger years I visited Thailand, I was invited to the ‘Full moon Party’ which people have every month. I was too frightened to …
Seasonal fruit, vegetable, nut and seed Chart
Buying seasonal produce has a range of benefits for health and wellbeing. Less energy is needed to produce it, it has fewer food miles, and …
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Amy’s Walnut Butter
Walnuts are an exceptionally healthy food. They contain good levels of magnesium, iron, phosphorous, copper, manganese, zinc and omega 3 fatty acids. They are also …
Having breast surgery during a pandemic
Breast cancer is a common form of cancer. According to the NHS website, (2019) 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with it. Fortunately, if …
Who’s a bad nut?
Which nuts are sustainable? As someone who’s concerned about the health of the planet and humankind, I’m gradually eating more sustainable food, less meat, more …
Is Cannabis good or bad for the mind?
By Amy Turner FdSc, BA Many people claim cannabis is a drug that is beneficial for health, and indeed, with the right strain and assessment …