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It's becoming clearer that the countries whose leaders have responded quickly and with compassion to this pandemic are having better outcomes. Those that have taken action and taken care of their citizens by being open to new ideas, had courage and trust and got on with what's needed are shining a light on how old ways of political point scoring, blame, ego driven leaders and profit before health will no longer work. We can all choose to live in a future we want if we look at ourselves and how we show up in the world. If we show up with courage, compassion and responsibility we just might, collectively, begin to change the world. #healingenergy #healthandwellbeing #selfcare #empathy #kindnessmatters #compassion

My first batch of kombucha is ready to drink - second on the go! Probiotic, anti-inflammatatory, anti-oxidant qualities in this fermented tea to name but a few. Containing good bacteria for the gut and acetic acid helps to create a healthy gut biome which supports all systems of the body and mind. #kombucha #selfcare #healthandwellbeing #mindbodysoul #guthealth

Where is your attention? So much of our lives is focused on this pandemic at the moment. The restrictions keeping us away from friends and family, queuing and social distancing are part of our lives. We do have some choices though. We can choose to focus on what we can't do, who we miss and the lack of what we have or be grateful for being safe, healthy, for fresh air, blue skies and Zoom. We can also stop watching the news. Its not there to inform us, just scare us. When we focus on fear, we deplete our own energy and have little left for healing - mentally or physically. We also contribute to the global energy of fear because we are all Connected. By focusing on being thankful for what we have now, how powerful and amazing us humans are and what kind of future we want from this point in time, we create healing energy. #selfcare #healthandwellbeing #healthymindset #empowering #healingenergy #universallaw #manifest

It's English asparagus season! I only ever buy it at this time of the year, local and lovely and I enjoy it more because of its precious, short season. I don't even mind the fact it turns my pee green 😂 It's very nutrient rich - full of fiber, folate, vitamins A, C, E and K as well as lots of trace minerals. Amongst its many healing properties is that it regulates blood sugar, supports digestion and gut bacteria, maintains healthy blood and bones and boosts the immune system. I like it raw, chopped in salads or griddled. These have been lightly steamed and drizzled in a basil, lemon and olive oil pesto 😍😋 #asparagus #healthandwellbeing #healthylifestyle #healthyfood #foodasmedicine

I'm on a bit of a roll with Einstein at the moment - so many great quotes so I thought this one was really appropriate for now. Young children must be pretty confused about what's going on at the moment. Right now, they just need to feel safe, know that everything is going to work out fine and that it's OK to sometimes not be OK. Stories have always been a way children learn to process feelings they can't understand. They help them to feel strong and brave, make them laugh, excited, captivated or understand that at times we all feel sad, scared or angry but that these feelings will pass. Stories let them escape when things get tough, to imagine a world without limits and provide the language to help them express their worries. Fairy stories have stood the test of time because the characters mirror the different sides in all of us in metaphor. Children can unconsciously explore their growing sense of self, make sense of who they are, what they're thinking, feeling and doing. And of course, when we read to children, we're giving them the time and attention they deserve. #mentalhealth #childrensbooks #fairytail #childrensmentalhealth #wellbeing

Anyone in Lincoln will know I didn't take these photos today! Last sunny Saturday I foraged (in my garden - does that count??) these beautiful fragrant hawthorn flowers. Some I'm drying, some I've steeped in brandy to make a tincture and every morning I've cut a fresh piece and had as a tea, (it's lovely, like a mild green tea). Hawthorn has been used for years for its medicinal antioxidant and anti-inflammatatory properties. But its best known as a tonic for the heart. Both soothing and calming for anxiety and grief as well as strengthening and relaxing blood vessels so, balancing blood pressure. Today's windy weather is blowing the tiny white petals around like snow! #wellbeing #mindbodysoul #foraging #hawthorn #foodasmedicine

Everything starts as a thought, an image or a sound in someone's imagination. Over the last few weeks I've heard many people talking of different ways to do things, new ways of working, adapting and problem-solving. Energy flows where focus goes so when we focus on what is possible, what can happen, what might work, it inspires, energises, and eases fears and worries, and develops confidence. Einstein also said "Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world" I really hope we adopt this mindset and allow creative minds to flourish, and old thinking to be challenged. After all, some "old normal" wasn't that great, was it. #selfcare #healthandwellbeing #healthymindset #imagination #alberteinstein #confidence #inspiration

Two days ago I discovered this poppy lying flat on the ground, tightly in bud. It had been accidentally dug up and was totally limp, it's leaves yellow. Despite thinking it was already dead, I cut its stem, brought it inside, put it in a vase and gave it fresh water. It's heavy bud just flopped over, touching the table it was on. Yesterday, it stood straight, still tightly wound in bud, but no hint of petals. This morning I found this. Beautiful delicate petals in its own magnificence and a discarded bud case. How powerful is nature! Just by giving it the right environment, its life force was able to bloom. We are part of nature too. Imagine if we give ourselves the nourishing environment we need. Our environment is our mind and body. If we give it a little care it too will have the power to bloom. #selfcare #healthandwellbeing #healthymindset #empowering #lifeforce #foodasmedicine

Each of us has an amazing system of cells, tissues and organs that work together, communicate with each other and carries out specific jobs to keep us healthy and in a state of balance. It's called our immune system. It will work for us as long as we provide the right environment for it. Nourish it with real foods instead of processed food and sugar. Drink lots of clean water to keep the cells hydrated. Get good quality sleep so that it can repair and renew. Move your body to wake up the white blood cells to help them mobilise. And, last but not least, find ways to reduce stress - chronic stress downgrades the immune system. Respect your body and allow it to work its magic. #healthymindset #stressmanagement #selfcare #healthandwellbeing #immunesystembooster#foodasmedicine #healthylifestyle

This lovely sunny salad was so tangy, tasty and crisp and was made entirely without lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber - it was just what I had in the fridge, fruit bowl or herb pots. Full of fibre and nutrients for gut health = immune boosting! Half fennel bulb Half an avocado 1 orange Half an apple 1 carrot I forgotten asparagus spear (raw) Big handful of chopped mint and lemon balm Glug of good olive oil. Salad can be boring! Getting inventive with salads adds more nutrients and fibre to your diet and gives your taste buds something to smile about! #wellnesscoach #immunesystem #healthylifestyle #healthyeating #healthyliving #foodasmedicine #naturalhealth #functionalmedicine

More than ever before, I'm aware of others I pass by on my daily exercise or weekly shopping trip. I'm more mindful of how they seem. As always, there are those that smile readily or say 'hello' and those that appear sad or angry. I now make a point of smiling at everyone I make eye contact with, even if I get a scowl in return. I know it's not personal, it might be that they're feeling anxious, living in fear, missing loved ones or going through the stages of grief for the life they had just a few weeks ago. Maybe I'm the only one to smile at them that day and if it helps, momentarily to feel just that bit better, it was worth it and cost me nothing. #mentalhealth #healthandwellbeing #mentalwellness

Green eggs! One of my favourite protein packed breakfasts. Eggs are rich in vitamin D, B12, B6, selenium, zinc and iron and avocados are full of potassium and good fats. Mash half an avocado with good olive oil, a squeeze of lime, add chopped olives, salt and pepper. Lighy scramble 2 eggs and fold in the avocado. Sprinkle with cayenne pepper to serve! #wellnesscoach #greenegg #foodasmedicine #healthyfood #healthylifestyle

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