It's been about a month since I decided that I would write more regularly about all the ways in which I look after myself, to reduce levels of inflammation, fatigue and to keep a steady balance of energy. And in that month I've been: a. too busy to write... b. too tired from the busy-ness to write... Ironically, one of the things that makes me feel calm and rested is writing. Anyone else feel like their good intentions are often scattered by general life and tiredness? I'm pr

I'm on a mission to post more about how I eat, exercise, rest and chill - all in the name of feeling more energised and/or less symptomatic by using all of the anti-inflammatory tools I have learnt over the last 20 years. I've learnt from all angles - from books, training courses, general noseyness and questioning knowledgable people both medical and non medical, and not forgetting I have A LOT of first hand experience. I was diagnosed with #multiplesclerosis  at almost 30, a

Many years ago, and for a good few years in a row, I overconsumed on all the sugary, easy to grab and addictively tasty stuff from about mid November (my birthday month) until every last Christmas chocolate had been eaten, believing I could "make up for it in January". It obviously never worked and instead I'd end up miserable, bloated, hungry and absolutely exhausted by mid January. Drink in hand, I'd plan my next restrictive and unrealistic "diet and exercise plan", and lau

During the Autumn and Winter, you may have noticed that lots of my recipes look like this one. Ginger & Squash Healing Soup And with good reason. Partly because they're my favourite. Partly because they're really tasty, healthy and filling And hugely because at this time of year our bodies need warming and soothing food that is easier to digest than cold, dry and raw ingredients which can cause bloating, dicomfort and are harder work for our digestion. I've been feeling a bit

I'll admit it, I am a love-all-the-seasons-kind-of-a-girl. I love it all. The changes in weather, the freedom and endless heat of the...

Monday mornings are notoriously busy in my house - mostly because we all love our weekends to be free of "should do's" and we don't ever...

This year, the #msscociety #msawarenessweek theme is #msconversations; opening up discussions on aspects of the condition that can be difficult to talk about, ask about or explain. In my experience, they are not always obvious topics of discussion, because often the limitations are invisible, or deliberately hidden due to embarassment. They are however likely to be a daily part of living, and like lots of subtle difficulties, they can be really hard to put into words, especia

More ideas on how to improve gut health soon - but for now, give the 3 simple recipes below a try and share with anyone you think would also like to give them a try x

Feeling frazzled? Here's my views on what to do if you end up in a state of overwhelm...

Here's one I made earlier: This nutritient dense dish started it's life as a simple tomato, basil and lentil soup served with some...

Occasionally I notice my working-from-home-habits and... breakfast-for-lunch-porridge a) wonder if other people do the same (please...

Remember that not so distant memory of being mid-way through your mince-pie-a-day routine, feeling full, bloated and ready for some...

Every year at about this time, the annual whispers of “January detoxes” and “New Year Magical Transformations” begin… To be honest I used...

I'm calling this a "base" because once I made it I realised I could really easily add to it to make it even more nutritious and filling....

These delicious little bars were originally named guinea pig bars because I’m often found in my kitchen testing out ways of creating...

ADD STUFF IN!!! I'm not a fan of food fads, mainly because it can become extreme, and can often be taken out of context, rendering it...

It's here in all it's glory. The Autumn. The leaves are turning all shades of red, gold and orange. And we're all instinctively feeling...

The sun may be shining but there's been some chilly-ness in the air! As we head into Autumn, the weather is going to be much more...

At the end of the summer holidays when the sun was still shining (feels like a month ago, it was actually 3 days ago) I fully intended to...

For ages now, I've been recommending to my nutrition clients that they begin by picking one meal and prioritising that. Then once you've...