Do you know what lymph and lymph nodes are? Lymph is a fluid from our vascular system. Think of it a bit like a drainage system that goes all through the body. You have high pressure in the arteries which take blood from the heart to the body. You have a lower pressure in the […]
immune system
THE GUT, THE BAD AND THE UGLY
I would love to give some time to the gut this week. Its simple name understates its powers! In essence, the gut is a tube that runs from mouth to anus. It is just ONE cell layer thick. That is all that protects our bodies from the outside world and toxins. A healthy gut should […]
Preparing Mind & Body for Autumn
Autumn is our last season of abundance before the sparseness of winter. Autumn is full of ripe fruits, nuts and vegetables that we both eat and store in preparation for the winter ahead. Autumn gives us some glorious moments of warmth and sun to be enjoyed. It is a time to slowly transition from light, […]