Eat 30 Plants a Week - Tim Spector speaks to Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
Highlights from the Hay Festival 2024 I love living close to Hay-on-Wye, the world famous ‘town of books’ and the home of the Hay...
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Lauren D'Silva
Sep 19, 2023
Making Rosehip Syrup: Nectar of Aphrodite
Rosehip syrup is delicious and cheap and easy to make. The rosy taste makes me think of the beautiful Goddess Aphrodite.
Lauren D'Silva
May 31, 2023
Breaking out of your Comfort Zone
How much do you limit yourself? I've been breaking through my own comfort zone and it feels good!
Lauren D'Silva
Mar 25, 2023
How to Make Kombucha
I love to drink kombucha and it is so easy and cheap to make at home. It costs a fraction of the price of store bought kombucha. I like...
Lauren D'Silva
Mar 8, 2023
Celebrating Feminine Power with Sheela-na-gigs
Sheela-na-gigs are enigmatic sculptures which are usually found on medieval church walls. Their true purpose remains a mystery.
Lauren D'Silva
Dec 30, 2022
In 2023 Resolve to Honour your Body as your Sacred Vessel
Learn to love and appreciate your body using my mind, body, spirit approach to sustainable weight loss.
Lauren D'Silva
Sep 6, 2022
The Hysterectomy Diaries - Part Nine - True Convalescence
In which I discover the meaning of convalescence and take baby steps towards regaining fitness.
Lauren D'Silva
Sep 3, 2022
The Hysterectomy Diaries - Part Eight - Starting HRT
Weeks three and four post op in which I receive visitors and start on my HRT. Yes, I do need to tell you about my bowels again!
Lauren D'Silva
Aug 23, 2022
The Hysterectomy Diaries Part Seven - Moving into the Crone Phase
The second week after my operation. Revealing an incredible bruise, more constipation and thoughts about croning.
Lauren D'Silva
Aug 15, 2022
The Hysterectomy Diaries Part Six - Finding Ways to Cope at Home
Getting back home, practical strategies and adaptations to help me cope, constipation and a soul retrieval.
Lauren D'Silva
Aug 10, 2022
The Hysterectomy Diaries Part Five - Time to go Home
Last day in hospital, enjoying the food, watching the Jubilee, golden healing and getting ready to go home.
Lauren D'Silva
Aug 4, 2022
The Hysterectomy Diaries Part Four - Day Two - Being with Discomfort
In which my hand swells like a balloon, I have excrutiating wind pain and get some useful hints and tips from the Physio.
Lauren D'Silva
Aug 2, 2022
The Hysterectomy Diaries Part Three - The First 24 Hours
How it felt when the anaesthetic wore off after my operation. Spoiler alert - it hurt a lot! Getting pleasantly stoned on morphine...
Lauren D'Silva
Jul 29, 2022
The Hysterectomy Diaries Part Two - Day Zero, Operation Day
Operation day, arrival panic attack, kind staff and goodbye uterus.
Lauren D'Silva
Jul 27, 2022
The Hysterectomy Diaries by Lauren D'Silva Part One
Making the decision, Divine timing and unplugging from social media.
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