All that glitters is not gold

Seeing the glory of the Christmas tree occupy the once empty corner of my living room, I look at her through the eyes of a child that once was. The child that falls in love with the flickering lights that reflect and canvass the surrounding walls. The child that is comforted by the delicate touch…

Channel the Christmas spirit

The age old tradition of Christmas is ever changing, ever evolving and ever present in our lives. But what exactly is the Christmas spirit? Yet to receive a satisfying answer, I set out to ponder the question myself. And so, sat with the delicate Christmas tunes that season my home, my mind sits ajar as…

Our feet need our love so take good care of them

The feet are the ones to think about when we need to take good care of ourselves. They are the ones that take you to the real place of love. They are the ones that are your soul. They are the ones that know where you want to go. They are the ones that understand…

Local lifestyles: Gilles

Tell me about yourself        I was born in Geneva in Switzerland but now I work as a versatile musician, primarily a pianist, and I’m based in Barcelona.         What does a healthy lifestyle mean to you?        For me it means getting enough sleep (which is important for a musician…

Be lighter with BB cream

Stuff. Is. Stressful…..say many people these days. In the wake of a period of abundance, and a greed we have ironically agreed to, we finally seem to be consciously shifting from a materialistic society of overindulgence to that of a society that is more experientially focused. Living more experientially typically coincides with living more simply….

Our favourite trekking routes around Barcelona

The wise among us know that nature heals. Aside from its medicinal effects, simply taking a moment to observe, feel and absorb the energising and healing power of nature is rather profound. Yet to meet anyone who disagrees, nature dispenses her healing through all of our senses, lifting our spirits and displaying the results in…

From Barcelona to Peru: What you need from the pharmacy

We wouldn’t be presumptuous and assume that travelling to Peru would include a visit to the Inca trail. But chances are, that warm embrace from Peruvian Mother Nature will draw in your soul like a loving magnet. She has once again seduced us with her charms and packed us off, with her love and blessings,…

A review of the menstrual cup

In the history of our inhabitation here on earth we seem to have reached a moment (following much destruction) of desired repair. These days, we seem that much more environmentally aware of our modern day habits and their impact on planet earth, than we did in recent history. There is a famous quote by author…

Wonderful winter minerals

Here in Europe we’re on the final stretch of the winter season. The season that celebrates the transition of dark versus light, cold versus warmth and shortage versus abundance. Despite the seeming difficulties of this period, it gives us the opportunity to examine our lives, to honour our difficulties, to find ways to face those…

Beat herpes and embrace the natural rhythm of the winter season

The European cold snap proceeds to linger among us. Despite the challenges that winter brings, it’s a natural and vital rhythm of the world we live in. We rotate against the light and into darkness, encouraging us to retreat and revive our energy for the active seasons ahead of us. Traditionally, humans will have embraced…

Local lifestyles: Clara

Tell me about yourself  I’m British Italian and currently living in Barcelona where I have a studio and work as an abstract artist. I’ve spent the last couple of years traveling and living all over the world working with the arts, teaching and charity work.              What does a healthy lifestyle…

Beat hormonal acne

You’ve made it through your awkward teens and vein twenties and checked into your thirties, forties and fifties with grace, elegance and confidence. Your only foreseen beauty challenges are the stamps of life that line your face. But why is it the case that just as you begin to work on accepting your wrinkles, you…