As winter draws in I find that keeping my spirits lifted is a priority. This time of year resonates with the Metal and Water elements, both have unforgiving qualities that can be harsh and overwhelming. Connecting to my Fire element keeps my spark alive, allowing my fire to burn brightly in the wintery gloom.

It is Winter, outside it's bitter cold with a barren landscape, the harsh darkness and quiet stillness can make this season relentlessly bleak. In January we are in the middle of Winter

During an in depth consultation a patient often speaks of their discomfort in great detail and the measures that have been taken to remove it. When asked, what else was happening around the time their condition started, it always astounds me to hear it's arrival coincided with a significant life event…