PCOS is now PMOS
On 12th May 2026 The Lancet published an article announcing that Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) has now been renamed as Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovary Syndrome (PMOS). This is an unprecedented change, and took 14 years of global collaboration between medical experts and those with lived experience of the condition. So why the change? In The Lancet…
Still Alive to Complain – Priya’s Breast Cancer Journey update
Back in 2020 my sister, Priya, wrote a blog post about her breast cancer diagnosis and treatment at age 40. We thought it was time she did an update for you all about ongoing life following a cancer diagnosis, going over the ups and downs, especially as we are in October 2025 which is Breast…
Lymph drainage – what is the hype?
There’s been quite a lot of news and social media posts about the wonders of Lymphatic drainage. Do you know anything about it? Have you tried it? Do you know the difference in the types of lymph drainage? You may see the terms, “Manual Lymph Drainage”, “Lymphatic drainage massage” or “Brazilian lymphatic drainage” on…
New Year – New who?
Happy 2025 to you all. We’re just a few days into the new year and I’m wrapped in several layers trying to keep myself as warm as possible while keeping the heating on as little as possible. The weather is finally turning more wintery too. December can feel a lot for so many people, and…
Rima’s Cooling Summer Tea
Rima’s cooling summer tea I’ve posted about this delicious herbal tea before that I make every year once the temperature goes up. It really helps me with my temp regulation and keeps me hydrated and feeling cool. In my garden I grow a variety of plants, including some herbs like…
Do you Digital Detox?
Do you Digital Detox? The term ‘Digital Detox’ (Digital cleanse, tech free time or similar) seems to be everywhere at the moment. It’s basically giving yourself time away from your screens and tech or limiting it. Is this something you are aware of or something that you do already? I found myself spending…
5 Top Tips for Summer Allergies
The summer sunshine brings a smile to most faces. However, it can also bring along some misery for a few particularly those who suffer from seasonal allergies such as hayfever. Luckily, there are a great number of things you can do to help naturally reduce the irritations that come with the seasonal allergies. 1) Aromatherapy…
Detox – is it healthy or not?
I first wrote this blog post a whopping 10 years ago in February 2013 – how time flies. I’ve updated it a bit below and taken a few things out that I now know is not the best. There’s so much more research and detailed information available for us regarding our gut health and microbiome…
Coping with Grief
It was national grief awareness week from 2nd to 8th December 2021, run by The Good Grief Trust. I was going to do a few social media posts, but then didn’t do them. Part of me stopped for my own reasons and part of me had so much to say that it was too much…
So this is 50
Here we are, we’ve reached August 2022. This is also my birthday month, but it’s not just any old birthday this year. This is my landmark half a century birthday. 50 years old. Not that long ago (late 20s) I remember always thinking that anyone who was 50 was pretty old, but I’m not…
Is Massage dangerous?
Back in 2012 I wrote a blog post about the safety of massage following a well publicised court case against a male massage therapist in North London. In that post I wanted to highlight that this sort of thing is not common place and also what you as a member of the public should be…
The Power of Scents – Aromatherapy Awareness Week
Aromatherapists worldwide are celebrating and participating in Aromatherapy Awareness Week this June, raising awareness and promoting the health benefits of aromatherapy. Nothing is more memorable than a smell. One scent can be unexpected, momentary and fleeting, yet conjure up a childhood summer beside a lake in the mountains. Diane Ackerman The Federation of Holistic Therapists…