Author Archives: Caroline
Gomashio
Gomashio, or sesame salt, is one of my favourite remedies. Not only is it useful for reducing salt consumption, particularly for those who suffer from high blood pressure and water retention, it is a remedy that can assist in easing … Continue reading
Fasting in Spring
Fasting in spring is a good way to shift from the richer diet of winter that is generally higher in salts and fats. Fasting detoxifies the liver, makes the body feel lighter and can give us greater mental clarity. However, … Continue reading
Spring and the Wood Element
Spring is a time of renewal and new beginnings. After the dormancy of winter, green plants start to push upwards through the ground as roots spread into the earth. The foundation of the upward-moving energy is laid upon the foundations … Continue reading
Winter Hotpot
This recipe is warming but light, ideal for a change from heavy stews and casseroles. It’s also quick and easy to make and is versatile – you can use any combination of vegetables you have on hand. Keep this recipe … Continue reading
Mid-winter Moxa Special
I’m offering a mid-winter Moxa special, absolutely free. for my Zen Shiatsu clients to help everyone through winter, available from Tuesday July 9 to Friday July 20. Moxibustion is the burning of dried mugwort close to the skin, which in … Continue reading
Autumn Mushroom Soup
This is a lovely recipe from Japan that I’ve modified to include healthier ingredients. The combination of mushrooms and seaweed is good for balancing the higher intake of dietary fats in autumn that warm the body and kuzu balances the … Continue reading
Sugar, chocolate and vegetarians
I have had many Zen Shiatsu clients lately who are vegans or vegetarians and still consume daily or regular amounts of sugar and chocolate. Refined sugar and chocolate are energetically extreme foods that rapidly cool the body and cause large … Continue reading
Adjusting Diet in Autumn
As the weather turns colder, our bodies require warming foods to counteract the cold. Pungent foods warm the body and help to eliminate the excess cooling foods we have consumed over the summer. The energetically centred diet can be adjusted … Continue reading
“What type of diet should I follow?”
One of the most-asked questions in my practice is ‘What type of diet should I follow?’ It’s an issue fraught with conflicting information from public health authorities, food marketing and advertising, new diet fads on the best-seller lists, religious and … Continue reading
Guilt, self-judgement and food
Guilt and self-condemnation about food appear to be endemic. In my practice, I often hear this self-judgement about food choices. I’ve heard ‘I know it’s bad for me’ many times. But this guilt about food is misplaced, in my view. … Continue reading