I've discovered so much calmness, relaxation and healing through my yoga practise that I had to share this. I've loved doing yoga for many years now but the yoga styles I've found in the last year have changed how I view my practise. I used to see it as stretching, strength and flexibility. I enjoyed what my body could do and pushing myself, because this is by no means an … [Read more...]
10 best herbal teas for anxiety
Did you know, today is International Tea Day! A few people have been asking me about tea to help with anxiety and I didn't know the answer. So with the help of the Tea Advisory Panel and my own research, here are my thoughts, and theirs! I've written before many times about the benefits of herbal teas for anyone with allergies, eczema or asthma but not for reducing … [Read more...]
Let’s stop eczema bullying
Would you believe that 1 in 5 kids is bullied at school because of their skin, atopic dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis or acne. I was shocked that it was quite that high, but we all know that bullying is a problem at schools, regardless of the reason. Bullies pick on anything they can find that makes you different. Be that your skin, size, background, grades, looks... they'll … [Read more...]
Girl with eczema now model
This is such a heart warming story, after reading recently that 1 in 5 children with atopic dermatitis are bullied about their appearance, this little girl has a great, supportive and kind network of friends, teachers and family around her. Her friends help her to stop scratching by holding her hands and distracting here and she has never experienced any bullying. What's sad … [Read more...]
What would I say to my teenage self?
Imagine if you could write a letter to yourself. Like advice from the future. With all the hindsight that comes with experience. Here's what I'd write to myself. Lessons learnt from being bullied This week is anti-bullying week and today is World Kindness Day. Both subjects close to my heart. But before I go any further, I would just like to point out that the … [Read more...]