Archive for 'Health'

Endings and Beginnings by Fiona Robyn

Endings and Beginnings by Fiona Robyn

As you read this, the leaves have been turning scarlet and beige, wrinkling up and letting go of their twigs. The dark nights are getting longer and more and more often we’ll walk out into sparkly mornings with white clouds of breath. As winter progresses, we are inexorably reminded of nature’s endless ebb and flow.

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Explore & Enjoy by Fiona Robyn

Explore & Enjoy by Fiona Robyn

Fiona Robyn lives on the north side of the hills with her husband, Kaspa and their cat, Fatty. She works as a therapist in private practice, and she also writes novels and runs writing e-courses. She runs a local Buddhist group with her husband at The Wheel of Life. She’s writing a new well-being column to help you enjoy life and engage with the world around you.

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Rejuvenate with Raw food

Rejuvenate with Raw food

There are no short-cuts to health and happiness, other than a complete gastrointestinal purification programme of juices, volcanic ash and water for five days, or is there?

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Natural Alternatives for Hay Fever

Natural Alternatives for Hay Fever

Hay fever is caused by an allergic reaction to pollen causing the release of histamine around the nose and eyes. Typical symptoms include red, itching eyes, and a runny or congested nose. Allison Maxwell, local nutritionist, offers natural hay fever remedies.

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Sunshine

Sunshine

Is sunshine nature’s elixir or a health risk? Allison Maxwell from Colwall, our Health writer sets out her view.

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Improve Digestion

Improve Digestion

Our local nutritionist Allison Maxwell gives some useful advice on improving digestion.

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