Blogs

  • Wellbeing and Confidence

    Wellbeing and Confidence

    The past 16 months or so have been very difficult for most of us, for many different reasons. Speaking for myself, we’ve struggled because we have two autistic boys who have opposing personalities and require very different things from us. Our younger son’s anxieties start from the moment he wakes to the moment he goes Read more

  • Imagination and Wellbeing

    In most ancient cultures, and indeed up until about 200 or 300 years ago in many parts of the world, the connections between art, science and maths were widely acknowledged and accepted. A few centuries ago, anyone wanting to live a well-rounded life would find it natural to express scientific or mathematical insight in what Read more

  • How to Stay Calm in Chaos

    How to Stay Calm in Chaos

    I wrote a couple of months ago about finding calm when surrounded by the chaos of everyday life, and because this is an area so very much needing to be uncovered for so many people, I wanted to go a bit deeper and give a few more tips for everyone who’s asked for this topic Read more

  • Meditation – Who, What, How, Why, Where and When?

    The idea of meditating can be intimidating if you’ve never done it before or have tried and it hasn’t gone how you thought it would, but it’s a lot simpler and more flexible than it sometimes seems. Just like with anything, the more you meditate, the easier it becomes. There are some really straightforward ways Read more

  • Traditional Chinese Medicine – the Origins of Most ‘New’ Healing Systems

    Traditional Chinese Medicine – the Origins of Most ‘New’ Healing Systems

    In our culture of quick fixes, fast moving lifestyles and access to a chaotic array of online media, we can get easily lost and overwhelmed. Everything is available to most of us, from multi-ethnic food to art styles to self care approaches. Some people who want to find a way to feel less anxious and Read more

  • How Traditional Chinese Medicine Practices Help Menstrual Imbalances

    How Traditional Chinese Medicine Practices Help Menstrual Imbalances

    Menstrual problems are unfortunately very common. We’ve come to think of period pain and discomfort, and menopause symptoms, as normal because most people born female experience them and, especially in the West, receive little practical information about improving the often debilitating issues. I haven’t met many women who haven’t experienced mild to severe pain at Read more