The Year of Health

Day 65: Fire Cider – Herbal Medicine for coughs, colds, flu and other viruses (TYOH, Aug 2021)

Day 65: Fire Cider – Herbal Medicine for coughs, colds, flu and other viruses (TYOH, Aug 2021)

It looks likely that this winter is going to be filled with coughs, colds, flu and the coronavirus. The social distancing, mask wearing, extra hand washing and of course lockdowns meant that last year many of the usual seasonal viruses such as flu and respiratory…

Day 64: FREE August Recipe Book (TYOH, Aug 2021)

Day 64: FREE August Recipe Book (TYOH, Aug 2021)

  I’ve been putting together a few seasonal recipes in a book for you to download.   You can get it by visiting my online store.       I have lots of other freebies there too.   Until tomorrow,   Chloe x   About…

Day 63: What’s in Season in August? (TYOH, Aug 2021)

Day 63: What’s in Season in August? (TYOH, Aug 2021)

Heat-loving crops like tomatoes, cucumbers and chilies are in their prime now. Even aubergines and peppers, which are imported to the UK all year round, can be found growing in British greenhouses and veg gardens this month. Make August meals al fresco. Start with delicate…

Day 62: Altruistic August, Improving Sleep and Reducing Stress (TYOH, Aug 2021)

Day 62: Altruistic August, Improving Sleep and Reducing Stress (TYOH, Aug 2021)

It’s August! Wow – the last month of the summer. Shame the weather here in England hasn’t been better!   Health    New month, and new focus for my Health & Happiness Project. In August I plan to explore and write about everything to do…

Day 61 (31st July) Reflections on July – The Year of Health

Day 61 (31st July) Reflections on July – The Year of Health

It’s the end of July and the end of my month focusing on optimising my gut health.    Throughout July I’ve written about several strategies you can implement to improve the health of your microbiome.    Here’s a list of some of the strategies you…

Day 60: Blueberry & Ginger Granola (TYOH, July 2021)

Day 60: Blueberry & Ginger Granola (TYOH, July 2021)

This sugar-free granola makes a wonderful breakfast served on top of creamy coconut yogurt, or with cold coconut or nut milk. Add a handful of fresh berries and extra toppings of your choice (bee pollen, hemp seeds, chia seeds, goji berries, raisins etc.)   The…

Day 59: Hyper-Biotics (High-Strength Probiotics) TYOH, July 2021

Day 59: Hyper-Biotics (High-Strength Probiotics) TYOH, July 2021

Probiotics are micro-organisms, or live bacteria, that are believed to have a positive impact on your health when consumed. The World Health Organization‘s 2001 definition of probiotics is “live micro-organisms which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host”.   There are hundreds…

Day 58 (28th July) Helminthic Therapy for Autoimmune Disease

Day 58 (28th July) Helminthic Therapy for Autoimmune Disease

I wanted to introduce you to something fascinating (but slightly stomach-churning!) that you may want to investigate further as it shows some promise for helping those with autoimmune disease.   Helminth replacement is a form of probiotic therapy also known as worm therapy, helminth therapy…

Day 57: July Foraging for Nutrient-Dense Wild Greens (TYOH, July 2021) 

Day 57: July Foraging for Nutrient-Dense Wild Greens (TYOH, July 2021) 

I have been trying hard to do lots of foraging through July and I have been trying to include wild foods in my diet everyday.    Wild foods are incredibly nutrient-dense and also have delicious and unique flavours.    Including wild foods in my diet…

Day 56: Cauliflower Couscous (TYOH, July 2021)

Day 56: Cauliflower Couscous (TYOH, July 2021)

This is such an easy recipe – everything goes into the food processor and you just blitz – great to take to work for a quick, healthy and tasty lunch.   Serves 2   Ingredients:   ½ cauliflower Optional: 1 fennel bulb 2 carrots 1…