Hello Springtime!   I hope you are all well, and have been enjoying the signs of Spring so far. How uplifting to feel the warmth of the sun and the days beginning to lengthen. Have you felt the increased surge in energy yet?   Spring is a new beginning, and...

Hello midwinter! The cold well and truly arrived here in Dorset, and we had snow! I hope you’re managing to keep warm and have found moments of calm at what can be a busy time of year.   Winter Solstice is today, the 21st of December, it marks the shortest day...

Hello Autumn! Such a beautiful time of year. It always takes me some time to adjust to the colder season, but the sunny days and vibrant colours have certainly helped to embrace the changes in lifestyle. Did you welcome it with ease? At the weekend I foraged for...

The hot days of summer are winding down. The flowers are fading and the leaves are starting to brown as we prepare for the return to school and work. In Chinese medicine theory, this time of year is known as the Earth element. The season of harvest. Earth element is...

Hello Summer! The season of expansion. In Traditional Chinese medicine summer is classed as a yang season, and associated with the Fire element. An opportunity to harness light, to create energy and growth - just as the plants do. It’s important to take time to...

The role of Parasympathetic Nervous System in healing Our autonomic nervous system has two components, the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system, which both function unconsciously. The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) is associated with the...