We departed milford haven last Saturday,  arriving Scilly Isles Sunday. Great sail, dolphins came to say hello and play on the bow-wave. By night, the heavens filled with stars and phosphorescent lit our wake.  Scillys are beautiful and we moored between Tresco and Bryher. That's my brother's vancouver 28 we're sailing on. Most of these pix are Tresco Abbey Gardens,  plants on steroids ..read more

Did you know, that the are many times more cells of bacteria, fungi and other mirco-organisms both on and inside each of us than there are of our own cells? You're more than merely human! An exciting new area of research has opened up recently, as scientists try to find out how we interact with these organisms and what they do, both for us and, some, against us. Many of these micro-organisms reside in our gut, where they help make important vitamins and hormones, including feel-good serotonin. In short, keeping our gut bacteria happy keeps us and our bodies happy, as these hormones affect mo ..read more

   My Yoga and Stretch & Strengthen classes at The Cut in Halesworth start again next week. Join us to help support your new or continuing regime! Details on my Exercises page ..read more

My Gift Vouchers are valid for either my Exercise Classes or Shiatsu and other Massages that I offer. They have almost zero carbon footprint, so you feel good about the planet, while your voucher recipient feels wonderful too! Available from £10 upwards. to purchase. My Exercise Classes run at The Cut, Halesworth and Westleton village hall. Massage and Shiatsu treatments at my studio in Spexhall ..read more

I'm offering an Early Bird price of £85 for limited spaces on my Fermentation Workshop on 8th October. This offer is valid for bookings and payments made before 9th September.  If you've attended this course before you'll really enjoy coming again for half price (£48) Even Happier fermenting!   ..read more

Catch This: My Yoga for All and Stretch & Strengthen Classes will be coming back to life at the beginning of September at The Cut. Yoga for All Tuesdays 11.30am to 12.30pm starting 6th September   Stretch & Strengthen Thursdays 5pm to 6pm starting 8th September   My Chair Yoga classes will be starting Tuesday 6th September at Westleton Village Hall Go to my Exercise Page for details. Book with me by or phone 07530 699985 ..read more

I've just fixed the date for my Autumn Wild Fermentation Workshop. It's Saturday 8th October at Spexhall Village Hall, it's near Halesworth, Suffolk. I'll be showing you how to ferment vegetables successfully, with tasters of a range of fermented vegetables. Also kefir, kefir cheese and nut cheese, enlivening fermented winter drinks. You'll have a chance to make your own vegetable ferment. It's a morning not to be missed. Go to my Fermentation Workshop page for details ..read more

  When we eat unpasteurised, freshly fermented vegetables, such as sauerkraut and kimchi, we are giving our immune system as well as our gut a big health boost. Sauerkraut contains numerous species of Lactobacillus, and more recently it's been discovered that it also contains species of Weissella alongside other beneficial bacteria. Recent research confirms that many of these bacteria are of particular benefit to our gut health and to strengthening our immune system. The prebiotic inulin, found in onions, garlic, bananas, Jerusalem artichokes, chicory, is also a perfect booster for gut a ..read more

  It's a good time to slow down, take stock and re-charge from within. The New Year brings new exercise classes, a Winter-warming ginger compress and an online Fermentation Workshop. Click on the page links for more details. Contact me to book via or phone 07530 699985 ..read more

Here’s a health tip that costs no more than the investment in a natural bristle brush and a few minutes each day.  Body brushing is a straightforward technique to gently aid the natural processes of your own body, with great health benefits.  It helps to: Remove the top layer of skin that holds some acidity and toxins. Move lymph through the whole body, aiding with removal of toxins. Stimulate and improve the circulation Stimulates the skin, helping it to eliminate wastes also. Avoid brushing varicose veins, rashes or open wounds. If you are constipated, address this problem before ..read more