Category: Wellbeing
Mother Nature Knows Best
The Common Stinging Nettle Nettles are another of those hedgerow plants that has been used by the Gypsies for centuries to treat various allergy symptoms especially Hayfever which was and still is the most common allergy suffered by humans. Not just humans, during the time we had horses I remember two particular animals who suffered […]
Why Worry?
We all worry about something from time to time, however, did you know that 98% of the things we worry about never happen! Over the years I’ve received many thousands of letters and emails from people who are going through difficult times and it usually boils down one single thing WORRY. I know from experience […]
Bronchitis, Hair Tonic, Warts and All
This time of year in northern Europe chest infections are a problem. For Romany/Gypsy folk it was a very big problem due to the damp living conditions. The horse drawn Vardo (Wagon) had very limited room inside especially when the double bed was opened. Mother and Father slept inside and we kids slept underneath with […]
7 Things you Can do to Reduce Your Stress NOW
Use my 7 tried and tested Tips to reduce your Stress NOW They have certainly helped me and I know they can help you too. Our world is awash with a wave tension that seems to infect every single one of us. Have you driven down the street lately, only to find someone abusing […]
Change is the only thing Constant in my Life
Even the seasons change. As the seasons change, so do some trees. These trees grow new leaves in spring, and lose them in the autumn. Just like the trees experience change with the seasons, so do I. There are different seasons of life. I accept change. It is something that none of us can escape. […]
What do we mean by the term ‘Wellbeing’?
What does Wellbeing really mean? My whole life has been a constant learning curve as I suppose most people’s are. However, mine has probably been a much steeper curve than most due to the fact I had no formal schooling and didn’t read and write until I was 20, consequently all through my life I […]
How I feel is important, so I choose my experiences wisely.
As I go about my daily life, I meet many people. I choose to be around those who make me feel like I belong, and like I am central to their lives. Doing so ensures that I mainly encounter positive experiences, which are important to maintaining a healthy mind and body. I am a good […]
5 Ways to Slow Down the Ageing of Your Brain
Your brain is central to all of your thoughts, memories, behaviour, judgment, reasoning, mood, and so much more. It is therefore critical that you do all that you can to slow down its ageing process. In what follows, are ways to slow down the ageing of your brain: Do not smoke – There are so […]