Dr Rebecca Tidy

It’s well-known that a plant-based diet can effectively prevent, treat and reverse Type 2 diabetes. But until recently, studies have failed to ascertain exactly which aspects of this diet contribute to reducing the risk of this health condition. A peer-reviewed study, published in the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, offers much-needed clarity for anyone looking to reduce their chances of getting Type 2 diabetes. It highlights that plant-based diets – especially h...

It’s time to drop acid and take a trip down the royal rabbit hole to the United Kingdom. The citizens of this democratic nation are celebrating the succession of its new unelected head of state, King Charles.

The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, has been diagnosed with malignant melanoma, just six months after treatment for breast cancer. She had several moles removed during breast reconstruction surgery, with one of them being identified as cancerous.

Nothing beats wrapping up warm for a winter walk to forage for nature’s bounty. And there’s no better time to do so than during the Christmas period, when plants can bring festive cheer into your living space. The hedgerows may initially look bare, but they bely all kinds of hidden treasures from berries to glossy green yew and holly.

Happy World Menopause Day. The purpose of marking this occasion is to drum up more conversations and awareness around the time in a person’s life when their periods start to cease. For any woman or person who menstruates this, of course as inevitable as the end of Magnum season.

Yoga is a slow and gentle style of movement exercise involving staying in supported poses (asanas) for a few minutes through to longer periods depending on type. Yoga can be practiced on mats, standing, sitting or lying on the floor and it's great for calming the nervous system.

This latest lockdown has overwhelmed me completely. I’m a clinical hypnotherapist and run my own practice, but that has taken a back seat because I’m home schooling my seven-year-old daughter and 10-year-old son. My husband, who manages an engineering firm, is also working from home. Usually, we are a calm family, but ever since the third lockdown was imposed, the house has become a battleground. Everyone is on top of each other and arguments happen on a daily basis. The children know exactly

From Beltane bonfires to Samhain dancing, there has been a resurgence in traditional Celtic rituals across both Cornwall and the western world. Perform a quick Instagram search for the Celtic holiday of and you will come across almost 100,000 photos including candle-adorned altars, floral offerings and old-fashioned herbal tinctures.