Nicholas Hely Hutchinson Nature is a place to heal our body, mind and spirit. You can’t measure it in calories or steps. It heals our souls. Who hasn’t looked up at the sky and marvelled at a circling bird of prey, or yelled out to echo on top of a mountain, or gazed across the…
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preventing arthritis & rheumatism flare-ups
Pine Brook Studio Millions of people in England have (long-term) joint pain or inflammation. There are many conditions (fibromyalgia is linked to arthritis and makes the body more sensitive to pain). Swollen joints and fever could be an infection (call 999). The three most common joint-pain conditions are: Osteoarthritis is mostly costed by age and general wear/tear…
make the switch to zero waste (vegan) toothpaste
Toothpaste was first invented by the Egyptians (an ash made from burned pumice, eggshells and other ingredients). Even today there is an African ‘toothpaste tree’ that some people use to brighten their smile. The first commercial brand (Colgate) indeed did sell in glass jars, before contributing to mountains of plastic waste later on (and animal…
simple swaps for a more sustainable shower
Unlike a few decades ago when most people had a ‘flannel wash’ and weekly bath, today most people opt for a daily shower to keep clean. Modern power showers and baths use more water and energy, so let’s look at ways to make our showers a little more sustainable, using simple swaps that are easy-to-find…