Energy For Life

Create an Imbolc ritual
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Imbolc Blessing

Did you know that as we bid farewell to winter and welcome the first hints of spring, ancient traditions come alive in the celebration of Imbolc?

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how to journal with a new moon, creating a new moon ritual
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Journal prompts for Gemini New Moon

I’m excited to be writing this blog today as the New Moon in Gemini is birthed this very lunchtime here in the UK. For me New Moon energy can be a little dark and sometimes triggers negative thoughts but the energy surrounding this new moon feels slightly different. Do you feel it too?

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is chocolate good for you?
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Why drinking ceremonial cacao is good for your gut

When scientific studies rave about chocolate’s incredible health benefits they aren’t usually referring to the dairy and sugar-loaded chocolate bars we’re all used to. Instead, they’re talking about cacao. Cacao – a raw product made by cold-pressing cocoa beans – is supercharged with antioxidants, vitamins and phytochemicals. That’s just one reason I drink ceremonial cacao as part of my daily lifestyle rituals and have started holding weekly cacao ceremonies to introduce more people to this incredible plant medicine.

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how to spring clean the gut
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3 steps to spring clean your gut

Spring cleaning season has well and truly arrived. I've already donated old clothes, reorganized my drawers, and started to pack my winter clothes away as I get all my summer clothes out. Please let the forecast for a sunny weekend by correct!

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gut health coach Somerset, helping heal your gut
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4 things that can help your gut

If you're experincing difficulties with your gut health, be it bloating and constipation, stomach cramps, diarrhoea or just general discomfort, it can cause havoc in many areas of our life. These four simple things can help support your gut health leading to better overall health, a boosted immune system and greater mental health. 1. Stay hydrated Drinking plenty of water has been shown to have a beneficial effect on the mucosal lining of the intestines, as well as on the balance of good bacteria in the gut. Ensuring you stay hydrated is a simple way to promote a healthy gut. Try to drink

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personal development help and support to grow
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Help and support to grow your future dreams

I’m super excited to have just received the final draft of the piece I’ve been writing for a co-authored book being published alongside plant medicine woman Lynette Allen later this year. For me journalling is a cathartic process. Whether it's writing my daily list of the actions I want to accomplish, creating a meal plan or shopping list or drafting a blog, it allows me to put my ideas into a structre that makes more sense than when they're just rumbling around in my head. Writing my piece for Lynette's book has been a cleansing process - putting my thoughts into order and making sense of my

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what's preventing weight loss
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Understanding your food philosophy

As Spring moves on and thoughts start to turn to Spring cleaning those areas in our homes we often neglect (under the bed, our makeup drawer, behind the fridge) it's a good time to do some spring cleaning of our thinking too. For instance if you know you're always starting things (decorating, knitting projects, books) but never actually finishing them what is that telling you? If you're looking to lose a little weight but telling yourself you've been here before and always fail, that's a message that might benefit from a spring clean too. So let's look at your food philosophy. Do you know what

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how to use the energy of the march full moon
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Journaling Prompts for the March Full Moon

This year, March's full Moon on March 18 occurs before the spring equinox which takes place on March 20, thus making the March Full Moon what is known as a Lenten Moon . It falls in what is traditionally known in the Christian calendar as Lent. April's full Moon (April 16, 2022) will be the first full Moon to occur after the spring equinox , and will therefore determine the date of Easter this year and means Easter will feel pretty late. The Worm Moon March’s full Moon goes by the name Worm Moon , which was originally thought to refer to the earthworms that appear as the soil warms up in

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advice on supporting your gut
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Ali on the BBC - January 2022

I love making an appearance on the BBC to talk all things gut health, health in general and weight loss and weight management. This week i'm with Rupal Rajani sharing my top tips for good gut helth alongside a cheeky aside on flares, the collective noun for foxes and how to be a bit more Roy! Listen here

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