Saturday 31 August 2013

Time to Reinvent YOU


 
Time to reinvent you  JJ

No sooner have we become accustomed to the sunshine and wearing summery things (ok not wall-to-wall but it’s given us its best shot this year, don’t you think?), than we find ourselves approaching autumn once more. September for many households is all about “Back to School”, not just for youngsters but for those pursuing adult courses. It’s an opportunity to learn new things, meet new friends and in some cases reinvent ourselves. I know when I ventured on my naturopathic nutrition course – oh so many years ago – it opened doors that I didn’t even know existed. It introduced me to a new way of thinking which turned my world upside down and with it my health – or in my case, transformed my lack of health to more energy and a feeling of wellbeing, which I hadn’t had for a VERY long time.   

 
So let’s take the “Vibrancy quiz”.

My question to you is – on a scale of 0 to 10 (where 0 doesn’t even register, 1 is extremely poor / low, to 10 which is brilliant/ vibrant/ flying high or not applicable) how do you rate on the following? Be honest with yourself!!

* Energy levels
* Physical wellbeing
* Mental and emotional wellbeing
* Weight management
* Coping with Stress
* Coping with a niggling health complaint
* Coping with a serious getting-in-the-way-of-life complaint
* Pain-free, ache-free
* Enjoying a comfortable and smooth-running digestive system
* Coping with life in general!
* Fulfilling your potential


If you scored 7 or less on any of these, it’s time to reinvent yourself, and the good news is YOU CAN.  J  By embracing new ideas and a healthy diet, I literally ate my way back to health, and waved goodbye to M.E. for good. We have far more control over our own health and wellbeing than we are led to believe by so called experts including, sadly, doctors who in the past haven’t had a Scooby-doo what to do with me and have told me “to learn to live with it”.  (D’oh?!)

It’s not easy to take the first steps to a new you on your own, especially when it comes to diet. I took mine with the support of college friends, but realise that not everyone wants to enrol on a 2-year course!
 
Fancy unearthing a “new you”?  I offer 1:1s and group events to help you on your way.  Why not consider   
J My introductory talk “How Happy Are your Cells” is a wonderful starter for ten to get you thinking about the basics. “This is a BRILLIANT talk…. I consider myself as a healthy person so was surprised how much I learnt when I heard this talk, as it is so jam-packed with info…….I guarantee you will leave inspired and much more aware of how to make your cells happy!“   Next = Mon 30 Sep, 8pm   

J My “Nourish to Flourish” weekend workshop is packed with info, tips, tasters, handouts and recipes and gives you a great all-round view of what a healthy diet can do for you. It can literally change you from the inside out. ”Your course stripped everything bare and helped me to look deeper into a way of life of all things natural, in relation to lifestyle, diet, stress etc., essentially the bigger and complete picture.  Your delivery is easy to follow and the handouts are excellent, covering everything which we are now able to read and re-read at home. I felt refreshed just as a result of our weekend, of listening and learning and sharing, and came home well informed and inspired to start to make changes along the natural nutrition journey”    Next = Sat / Sun 14/15 Sep at 10.30 – 16.30 both days.  Lunch included.  
 
See my Talks and Workshops page for more details of both events

J 1:1 consultations to meet individual needs and concerns.  

During September / October, I am offering a £10 discount on your first consultation and £5 off all follow ups.  
 
If interested in any of the above - drop me a line or phone me. Contact details at www.judithreidnaturalhealth.co.uk

 

Friday 23 August 2013

Basil Green Smoothie Recipe


BASIL GREEN SMOOTHIE RECIPE

Green smoothies are a fabuloso way of starting the day. Hydrating and alkalising, packed with goodness and yumminess, not to mention fibre for a slow release of energy throughout the morning. Why oh why would one eat soggy cornflakes instead?  (mmmmmmm?)

Basil has been a long-standing favourite in my kitchen, but ashamedly I have used it in very little apart from homemade pesto and as an extra leafy thing in a green salad (both delish).

Whilst trying very hard to “ring the changes” on the greens which go in my breakfast green smoothie, I decided to experiment one day with basil (we had lots in our garden at the time) and it was love at first-taste. 

I had tried mint before and was disappointed by its insistence on being star flavour, thus overriding everything with it, so was a little cautious with basil at first. No need. It adds a certain depth and plays its part without screaming “I’m here”. It has become such a favourite ingredient that our plants are stripped bare and I’m going to have to go foraging elsewhere for it (well – OK – buy it at my local food market)

The following serves 2 people ……….

BASE
A mix of raspberries, blueberries and blackberries with water

GREENS
Good helping of Rocket
Good helping of Basil   

EXTRAS
1 avocado
3 Bananas
Good 1 – 2 dessertspoons shelled Hemp seeds

Enjoy!! 

Monday 12 August 2013

Bach Flower Essence - Wild Rose




Bach Flower Essence - Wild Rose - helping fuel a sense of purpose in life 
 
I’ve had several frustrating moments whilst driving when I’ve seen a beautiful Wild Rose bush by the side of the road, and as much as I’d like to screech to a halt, pop out and take some photos, I’m not sure my fellow motorists would be too amused.

Thankfully, whilst walking around Denbies, Dorking, back in July, I came across some Wild Roses. Yay!!! One happy me.

It’s a very pretty and delicate looking flower with five pale pink or white heart-shaped petals. Its curved thorns resembling a dog’s canine tooth, give it its Latin name “Rosa Canina”.

My excitement at finding it (I’m on a quest to photograph all the Bach Flowers) clearly showed I wasn’t actually in need of the essence that day!! Wild Rose Essence is indicated where there is a general apathy in life. There is almost an emotional numbness; a lack of emotional expression, not just of joy and happiness, but also of those emotions which can arise when things aren’t going too well either - such as frustration or depression. It’s a bit of a flat-liner with no ups or downs. We are simply existing, and not embracing life.

In negative Wild Rose state we tend to be resigned to how life is. We aren’t proactive or reactive!  Uncomplainingly we just go through the motions of life, doing nothing to improve our situation. Maybe we are ill or in an unrewarding job. Maybe life has got a little boring, doing the same old day-in and day–out. Negative Wild Rose does nothing to get better or find a more suitable job, or even seek out life’s simple pleasures. “That’s life” is a good motto for him.  

Wild Rose Essence helps fuel a sense of purpose in life, however young or old we are. We feel a desire to make the most out of life. It’s definitely a “living in the now” essence, helping us to see life almost through a child’s eyes, curious and enthusiastic about the world about us. We don’t have to be doing something wildly exciting to enjoy life, we can just appreciate life’s pleasures, however small……. Like finding Wild Rose bushes on our doorstep!!!