
Winter Warmer
Dare we believe that the days are getting slightly longer? Even by just the smallest amount? I think we can, but let's face it there's still a long way to go until the warmer, lighter days of spring. Chinese Medicine has a lot to say about winter and the best way to look after ourselves during the cold, dark months. Winter is considered to be the season when our Kidney energy is at its lowest ebb. Our Kidneys are our powerhouses, the 'Gate of Life', and need to be really

New year, new blog ...
A happy new year to you, and welcome to my new blog. Like most people, my thoughts at the turn of the year are always about how I can live a healthier life. This usually involves making a list of things I 'should give up', and sure enough it makes me feel horribly miserable within about two days. So this year I've decided to give myself something instead: I'm going to give myself more time. We all lead such frantic lives, spending our waking hours working, looking after oth