Author Archives: Healthy Habits

Makko-Ho Exercises for Qi Developement

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Healthy Habits

The Makko-ho are the meridian stretching exercises that were developed by Mr. Nagai as an aid to promote health and well-being. The stretches are designed to stimulate the flow of energy (Qi) in the meridians as well as stretching and … Continue reading →

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Scotch Broth

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Healthy Habits

We are still in the middle of winter ……….brrr.  Get the body’s central heating going with a hearty bowl of Scotch Broth. Ingredients One boiling rib (700g)  75g pearl barley soaked overnight and then drained 150g dried marrowfat peas, soaked … Continue reading →

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Basic Frittata

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Healthy Habits

“Omelette with substance” is how frittata was first described to me and I still think that’s the most  apt way of describing it. Frittata is the Italian version of the omelette but it is deeper and far more substantial with … Continue reading →

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Carrot, Orange & Ginger Soup

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Healthy Habits

This is a delicious and nutritious chilled soup for one of those hot summer days!  Simple to make and great to eat. Ingredient list: – 450ml (3/4 pint) of stock (vegetable, or chicken) 375g (12 0z) of finely chopped carrots … Continue reading →

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It’s Time to Benefit From Tai Chi

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Healthy Habits

In the United States, medical researchers analysed 47 studies looking at Tai Chi and the impact that it had on people with chronic health problems, like heart disease or MS. Their findings, published in The Archives of Internal Medicine, were … Continue reading →

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Shiatsu Therapy

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Healthy Habits

Shiatsu has a good reputation for reducing stress and relieving nausea and vomiting. Shiatsu is also believed to improve circulation and boost the immune system. Some people use it to treat diarrhoea, indigestion, constipation, and other disorders of the gastrointestinal … Continue reading →

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Groin Strain

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Healthy Habits

Groin strain may present as a sharp, sudden pain in the groin or inner thigh area in the course of activity, or the pain may not arise until the next day. In cases of chronic groin strain, the sufferer may … Continue reading →

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DAO-YIN (Qi Self Massage)

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Healthy Habits

Dao-yin, “leading and guiding the Qi”, is really only another name for the art we now know as Qigong.  In the past, Dao-yin was one of the names used to describe the entire art, but since the popularisation of the … Continue reading →

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Ginger Tea – tastes good too

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Healthy Habits

Ginger tea has a spicy, invigorating taste. It has been used for hundreds of years as a home remedy to ward off colds, flu, and sore throats and as a reliever of indigestion & nausea. It is very easy to make. 4 cups … Continue reading →

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Stress at work

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Healthy Habits

Among the most common types of stress is good old-fashioned job stress and it is easy to understand why. With the economic slow-down of the last few years, employers are trying to squeeze more and more work out of their … Continue reading →

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