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Don't Call Me, I'll Call You

People often recoil in disgust when they receive a meeting schedule link from a loved one to book an informal “catch-up”. Understandably this may seem like a boogie, detached way to connect for some. However, the opposite is often the case.

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Is food a fancy or a fuel?

Is eating just about us getting our basic macronutrients and micronutrients or is it more of a sensual experience?

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Mindful Nutrition

Mindfulness is not just about sitting still in awkward poses for hours on end. It is about being present, as much as possible, in everyday activities. This might be in conversation, brushing your teeth, or eating.

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War on Peace

War has been declared on an invisible, deadly virus but our peace of mind seems to have been caught in the crossfire.

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Reclaiming Female Sensuality

We are all sensual beings. A key element of reclaiming our sensuality is ensuring that our needs are being met, particularly in our wellness journey.

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Wellness During The Holiday Season

Despite the festive cheer and merriment, the holiday season can be one of the most stressful and challenging times of the year for many people. Here are a few tips to help support your well-being this holiday.

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Does being African lead to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?

The worrying trend I noticed is that, I hadn’t forgotten about these experiences, but I had stored them neatly so I would be able to get up every day and go to work, see clients, study, go shopping, interact with people, and just survive without thinking “I wonder if I will be called a Black c**t today?”

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Therapeutic Touch

The last few weeks have meant that, not only have we had to reduce our physical contact with other people, but there is a fear and anxiety around touch at a time when we need it the most.⁣

During the private Cranio-Sacral tutorials I will guide you and another member of your household in basic Cranio-Sacral contacts and grounding exercises. ⁣

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To the Week That Was...

After a self-prescribed week of no training to heal an injury, I was ready to rip someone’s head off. But I came to realise that health is a balance of doing the things that make us feel good and doing nothing so we can hear what our bodies need to feel good.⁣

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To the Year That Was

You can't help but feel a huge sense of awe and gratitude when you sit in the grounds of Codrington College. However, today was especially magical because it was the last Sense - Mindfulness Session of 2019

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When I Grow Up

I was fortunate to spend time in the company of some sprightly onagenarians, overlooking the north coast in St Lucy. In their 90’s, these women possessed a grace and spirit that was remarkable and inspiring.

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Healing Plants of the Ancestors

This year marks ten years since I qualified as a Medical Herbalist. When I was planning to move to Barbados, I was worried that I wouldn't be able to source the herbs I was familiar with using and that I would be lost with the local herbs. During her recent lecture, the Healing Plants of the Ancestors, Dr Sonia Peter highlights how we are in danger of losing our biocultural knowledge.

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