The weather here in Britain is amazing today — which feels quite remarkable for the start of summer! The kids are off school this week, people are planning holidays, BBQs, weekends away, lunches in the sunshine, and spending more time socialising. Summer naturally brings a more relaxed way of living, especially around food and drink. And honestly, I love that. But when you follow a dietary lifestyle to help manage an autoimmune disease — in my case, rheumatoid arthritis — sum

When I was struggling with rheumatoid arthritis years ago, I started paying very close attention to how food made me feel. I wasn’t just looking for temporary relief - I wanted to understand how to support my body naturally from the inside out. Over time, I began learning that certain foods either helped calm inflammation or seemed to add more stress to my body. That’s when I started building simple anti-inflammatory habits into my daily routine. Some of the foods I consisten

One of the questions I’m asked most often is: “What do you eat?” People want to know what has helped me stay symptom-free from rheumatoid arthritis for 17 years. The truth is, I focus on eating anti-inflammatory foods that work well with my blood type and support my body naturally. I keep things simple, realistic, and consistent. Over the years, I’ve found a few reliable go-to meals and snacks that make me feel nourished, energised, and balanced. One combination I come back t

Yesterday, I picked up a new dry brush from TK Maxx for £4.99. Nothing fancy. Just one of those small, everyday purchases you grab at the checkout. But for me, it’s actually something quite important. My old one had completely worn out (which probably tells you how often I use it!), and it reminded me just how much this simple habit has become part of my daily routine. So, I thought I’d share it with you - because sometimes it’s the small, consistent things that really suppor

For a lot of people… When something goes wrong with your health, you take a pill to fix it. And to be clear - I’m not against medication. It absolutely has its place, and for many people, it can be life changing. But what I started to question over time was why it seemed to be the only solution we were offered. Because my experience showed me something different. My Diagnosis - and What Came Before It I live with rheumatoid arthritis, but my story didn’t begin there. Before I

When I first started taking my rheumatoid arthritis seriously, I quickly realised something important… healing wasn’t going to come from one big change. It was going to come from the small, consistent choices I made every single day. One of those small choices?A very simple snack that I now always keep stocked in my kitchen: sardines. I know—they’re not the most glamorous food. But stick with me, because these little tins have become one of the most powerful tools in my anti-