Lana Almulla is a certified Nutritional Therapist, Yoga teacher, Reiki and sound practitioner. She has completed a 3 year diploma at the College of Naturopathic Medicine in Biomedicine and Nutritional Therapy, and is a member of The Yoga Alliance…
Adapting with Adaptogens: Natalia Botanicals is a line of Adaptogenic Elixirs with an ethos that’s close to our hearts – merging an ancient wisdom inspired by Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine, with the science behind the modern hype. Natalia is…
Before we really need antibiotics… What are the healthy alternatives? Dame Sally Davies, England’s Chief Medical Officer, has labelled antibiotics as big a threat to our own species extinction as climate change, and is currently promoting the pharmaceutical equivalent of an…
One thing I often get asked by friends abroad, is for a list of recommendations of some of the fun, quirky and less touristy attractions in town. Here’s how to eat, drink and dance your way around the capital, according…
Forgotten Spices of the Archipelago ‘Jamu’ is most commonly found on the backs of traditional Kain Kebaya-wearing Javenese women. Transported via bamboo baskets, these young-middle aged women travel from villages to towns throughout Indonesia, shifting supplies of their local medical…
Drink and Meal in one, 2018 is the year of the Smoothie Bowl. Here is a quick list to wet your appetite and get you experimenting in the mornings: The Protein Workout Bowl What You Need 1/4 cup coconut milk…
I was first introduced to the concept of Alkaline water by my Korean relatives. ‘Ionising’ your drinking water seems to be big over there and as Tech savvy and progressive as they otherwise are, I remained slightly skeptical. Nevertheless I…
Charcoal is the new black – it’s been popping up in everything from Croissants and Lattés to Toothpaste and Face Masks, accompanied by the claims of detoxing, whitening and purifying. What is it? Yes it is a block of soot.…
We are all familiar with the effects of excessive amounts of refined sugar. This has encouraged a move towards artificial sweeteners, where advertising can now include the word ‘Diet’ or ‘Zero Cal’ on its enticing labels. When it comes to…
In typical mainstream media fashion, what was once the Messiah of the wellbeing world has now been unveiled as a demon in disguise. Having spent a good half of the year slathering its miracle juice all over your body, incorporating…
What is vegan cheese? Veganeese, Coconut Cheese, ‘Gary‘ – whatever you decide to call it, vegan cheese isn’t actually cheese at all. This dairy-free alternative is usually a coconut oil and soya-based alternative that has been created to mimic our…
