Tag: immune system
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5 Ways To Support Your Immune System This Winter
Our bodies have a powerful in-built mechanism to help us maintain health and wellbeing. The problem is that many of the things we do in everyday life (experiencing stress, eating sugar, consuming processed foods and inflammatory cooking oils, drinking excess alcohol, breathing in pollution or getting poor sleep) all have a big impact on our…
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New Collaboration: Get 10% Off Superfood Mushroom Supplements!
Welcome to my favourite new supplements! I’m genuinely so excited to tell you that I’ve recently joined up with Enrichd Superfoods to give you all 10% off his honestly amazing products. For several months now, myself and David have been taking these superfood mushroom extract supplements, and I can honestly say that they make a real difference; so…
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Stay Well Immune System Protection Paste
At this time when each day is unpredictable, we’re not sure how much of an impact the CoronaVirus is going to have, and when the supermarkets have run out of toilet roll, it’s more important now than ever to be self-sufficient and use our own tools for effective holistic health. Start with this simple paste…
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Ayurvedic Advice: Using Kapha Season To Build Strength and Immunity
A recent blog post I wrote for YogaMatters. Read on if you’re feeling the effects of Winter! After what seems like a very long January which may have been full of cleanses, detox juices, harsh gym schedules and a tone of self-imposed pressure, we can be left feeling drained before month #1 is even finished.…
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Easy Honey & Turmeric Winter Wellness Tonic
Ayurveda is abundant with tonics and teas to help balance and invigorate the body and mind. Living with an awareness of Ayurvedic principles can not only help when it comes to discerning beneficial foods, activities, herbs and anything from scents to colours to help you feel your best, but also opens the doors to a…
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Vitamin C Superfood Mufffins
With a dose of baobab powder, orange zest and lemon juice, these muffins pack a punch of vitamins, preparing you for the cold months ahead. Baobab fruit is one of the highest sources of vitamin C on the planet, and when accompanied by orange and lemon, creates a powerful concoction of immune-enhancing ingredients and vibrant…
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Non Alcoholic Healthy Hot Toddy
For when you’re feeling the effects of a cold or flu, or you want to look after someone who is feeling a little under the weather, this warming, spiced and citrusy concoction still packs a punch without the alcohol. A great way to warm and soothe a sore throat and shift a chesty cough, the…
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Elderberry Winter Tonic
For cold and flu season, and for when you’re in need of a serious immune boost. This tonic contains high levels of antioxidants, vitamins A and C, and the bioflavonoids in elderberries are a powerful way to strengthen the immune system. Elderberries have anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties, they can also soothe inflammation, and work as…
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Why I Drink From A Copper Cup Each Morning
Whether we realise it or not, the first things we do each morning have a big effect upon how we experience the rest of the day. Waking up slowly, peacefully and with time to spare can make for a much more calm and steady day, whilst we all probably also know how it feels…
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Winter-Spiced Persimmon Preserve (GF)
There’s no mistaking the season with the Wintery scents of this recipe as it cooks. Aromas of cinnamon and star anise will make the kitchen smell as though you’re warming up a batch of mulled wine, but this preserve is suitable for the whole family, and is perfect spread over warm home made bread or this…
