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In Season Fruit and Veg: October – Celeriac, Kale, Sweetcorn and Pumpkin
Eating seasonal food is delicious, affordable and healthy - so we're here with some monthly recipe inspiration. Celeriac Looks ugly but tastes great roasted or in soups and stews. Apple and Celeriac Soup (via Jamie Oliver) Salmon with mustardy celeriac mash...
Back to Work Bags – How to Carry Everything you Need without Hurting your Back
If you suffer with neck or back pain, did you realise it could be due to your bag? Our osteopath, Sarah, is here to explain all. Lugging heavy bags to and from work each day takes its toll on your body and can lead to aching shoulders, sore backs, stiff...
Sunday Reads: September – Coconut oil, Caldo Verde Soup and Good Feelings
It is the last weekend of September already. Have you had a good month? We've been enjoying the beautiful autumn leaves and conkers, and are preparing for the longer nights now that the equinox has been and gone. Here are our favourite reads of the month: Ten things...
Meet the Team: Q&A with Claire, Colonic Hydrotherapist
Here's part 2 of our series of interviews, where we get to know the team of Ashlins therapist a little better. This time we are talking to our ever popular colonic hydrotherapist, Claire Smith. Name: Claire Smith What therapies do you offer? I offer...
Essential Oil Blend to Soothe Coughs and Colds
With September comes the return of work and school, the rush hour commute and coughs and sneezes. When you get a cold this Autumn give this essential oil blend a go. It will help to clear blocked noses and soothe sore throats, letting you get on with life as normal....
In Season Fruit & Veg: September
September brings with it a wide variety of vegetables, although slightly less fruit than over the summer. Here are our recipe suggestions for courgettes, cabbages, figs, plums and pumpkins. Courgettes Deep fried courgette flowers (via River Cottage) ...
Sunday Reads: August – Nap Club, Science of Laziness and Yoga Hacks
The end of August has arrived, making it time for another edition of weekend reads. Every wondered why you feel lazy? This video from ASAPScience may have the answer. Did you see Walthamstow and Leytonstone on Location, Location, Location? Sadly Kirsty and...
Q&A – Rina, Massage Therapist
Welcome to our blog's newest column. Every month we'll be interviewing one of our extensive therapy team to learn more about the person behind the healing hands. First up is massage therapist, Rina. Name: Rina J What therapies do you offer? I am a...
Easy, Tasty and Healthy Packed Lunches for Work or School
Forget cheese sandwiches and soggy salads; there's a whole world of delicious packed lunches waiting to be discovered. Not only will they save you cash, they'll help you feel much healthier and more productive and alert at work. Soups - Put them in a thermos flask or...