Author Archives: Hannah Lovegrove
Christmas Pudding Cake – Low GI & Gluten Free!
A restricted diet, whether by choice or not, can be very irksome at Christmas. I am glad that I cannot eat wheat or dairy – it allows me to avoid a great deal of food which is nutritionally pointless, not to mention the calories…but it can be difficult when you want to join in with friends and family. SoContinue reading “Christmas Pudding Cake – Low GI & Gluten Free!”
The beneficial effects of meditation begin within minutes
Feeling a little run-down? Try chanting, yoga or meditation. These techniques can boost the activity of genes involved in several processes beneficial to health, and they only take a few minutes each day to show results. Previous studies have reported changes to the brain while people practise these activities, but a new study shows for the firstContinue reading “The beneficial effects of meditation begin within minutes”
The 10 DONT’S of Yoga!
When Mumbai’s former demolition man and ex-deputy municipal commissioner G R Khairnar was rushed to hospital after a marathon yoga session, reports blamed his condition on his monstrous obsession with yoga: He would practise for 12 hours a day. ‘If someone has practiced something the wrong way, it doesn`t mean you can blame yoga. It`sContinue reading “The 10 DONT’S of Yoga!”
Colds & Flu – Notes
Unless we want to live in a bubble, what can we do to protect ourselves? 1. The relationship between emotional stress and the depletion of the immune system. The research shows how the immune system appears to benefit from the practice of yoga, and other activities which harmonise the mind/body/spirit. These forms of training encourage ‘coherence’, as opposedContinue reading “Colds & Flu – Notes”
Granola – the staff of life.
Download the recipe HERE. This is a modification of a great recipe served at the sumptuous brunch on one of our yoga holidays in Portugal. It was meant for the few wheat-free guests, but quickly became a favourite with everybody. It will set you up for the day, and is a great alternative for a tea-time snack.Continue reading “Granola – the staff of life.”
