Clear as Quartz

Fussy eater or food phobic?

I thought this feature on fussy eaters that I recently had published on iVillage.co.uk would be of interest to anyone who works within the field of nutrition or even has issues around food themselves.

It was a good one to write, especially as I'm one of the least fussy eaters in the world! Don't get me wrong, I dislike too much junk food and I do like my food real and nutritious, so I'm only 'fussy' in terms of having a preference for good quality food, but other than that, I'll eat whatever you put in front of me!

I've signed up for reflexology!

It's been something I've been meaning to do for around 3 years and finally, I've signed up to begin my Reflexology Diploma at South Trafford College in September. I picked this college because although it is quite a way from home, they have a Saturday morning class and they are also an Association of Reflexologists Accredited Training Centre.

For those who don't know, reflexology is a complementary therapy which works on the basis that zones on the feet (or hands) are connected to other parts of the body and organs, and by applying pressure to any areas of tension or congestion in the feet healing can be promoted and stimulated in the corresponding areas of the body.

Tai Chi not Tetley Tea?

I had my Tai Chi class with Graeme last night and I'm very much starting to feel the benefits. I really, really love it, I have to say. Having been away on holiday the last couple of weeks not practising it, I noticed a difference in my self (feeling not quite as calm as I had been).

I'm very fond of the moving forms of mediation - much more so than seated meditation. I find it easier to still my mind whilst also using my body to move chi energy - maybe it provides some extra focus but I feel like I've been basking in an oasis of restfulness after a Tai Chi session!