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Feed Your Face and Get Glowing Skin!

If you were to ask people about their skin care routine, most would start talking about the beauty products they use.  However, skin care goes way deeper than that. Our skin is the largest and one of our most important body organs and is the first line of defence against the environment around us.  It […]

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My Favourite Places for Green Juices and Smoothies in Dublin

I love a good green juice and smoothie.  They are a great way of packing even more nutrients into my body and can be a great snack or addition to my breakfast or lunch. Lucky for me there are so many choices to pick up these green drinks around Dublin now.  While the following list […]

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Do You Laugh Enough??

Do you laugh enough?

We’ve all probably heard the saying ‘laughter is the best medicine’ and the Irish proverb ‘a good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything’. As we get older though we tend to laugh less as we get caught up in the serious business of life.  Just think of how often […]

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Why We Should Eat S.L.O.W. Food & How To Do It

SLOW Food

The first time I heard about SLOW food was when my friend and I went to see Alice Waters (chef, restauranteur, activist, author) speak in San Francisco about 10 years ago.  At first, I honestly thought she was talking about the speed of making and eating a meal!!  It soon became apparent though that she […]

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9 simple morning rituals to achieve a healthy, happy, glow for the day

My mum used to always say I was the biggest dilly dallier (aka time waster) in the morning.  I don’t know how I managed it, but no matter how early I got up, time used to slip away from me without realising, resulting in me just about making it to school on time.  Still to […]

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Acai and Berry Smoothie Bowl and Popsicle (Vegan, Gluten Free, Paleo Autoimmune Protocol, Low FODMAP)

Acai berry smoothie bowl

While I love my green smoothies and have one nearly every day, I do like to mix it up so I don’t get bored.  Step forward smoothie bowls which are thicker and can be eaten with a spoon (how’s that for changing things up!).  One of my favourite smoothie bowls to have is an acai […]

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Let’s Go Outside

A Healthy Happy Glow Let's Go Outside

I feel like I’m one of those animals who tends to come out in the spring and summer and hibernates in the winter months.  I love this time of year and try to get outside as much as possible. But did you know that getting outside in nature can actually improve your health and happiness? […]

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Go On, Treat Yo’self – It’s Vital For Health and Happiness

Treat Yo'Self - Self Care

When I talk about treating yo’self, what I’m really talking about is self-care. Self-care includes prioritizing and engaging in actions that care for our physical, mental and emotional health resulting in less stress and better overall wellbeing.  It encourages us to be more in tune with our minds and bodies and is an essential part […]

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Superfood Spotlight: Turmeric

In my last post, I gave a round-up of some great anti-inflammatory foods.  One that I personally use every day is turmeric.  This golden spice has a warm, peppery flavour and is the main spice in curry.  Not only does it look and taste great, it has been said to be the most powerful herb […]

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The Enemy Inside. Chronic Inflammation: Signs, Symptoms and Solutions

The greatest wealth is health

When most people think of inflammation, they think of a sprained ankle, an open wound or a painful tooth abscess. We don’t often equate inflammation with autoimmune diseases, heart disease, diabetes, cancer or many other illnesses. But the fact is, chronic inflammation can contribute to nearly every major illness out there. WHAT IS INFLAMMATION? Inflammation […]

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