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The science behind comfort eating

The science behind comfort eating

Why does food have a knack of making you relax or feel better when you’re feeling down?     We often look to food as comfort and it’s no coincidence that there is in fact a scientific explanation! The gut as you know starts from the mouth, food passes through the food...
A story about a cat and a mouse….

A story about a cat and a mouse….

I often recall a story told to me many moons ago by a colleague that still fascinates me today! It is a phenomenon involving the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, which infects a wide range of warm-blooded animals, including humans. However, its primary host is the cat...
Kintsugi – A Powerful Visual Metaphor for Living

Kintsugi – A Powerful Visual Metaphor for Living

Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art of repairing broken pottery using gold or silver lacquer, resulting in a unique piece that does not hide the damage but instead highlights any cracks and imperfections. Dating back to the 15th century in Japan, it became a common...