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“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” Plato       November 13th is World Kindness Day, part of an ever-growing movement of people who share a vision of a happier, fairer world. Like pebbles dropped in a pond, acts of kindness & compassion create a ripple effect that can benefit the wider circle.   In a world where capitalism, greed & self-interest dominate, personal attributes such as tolerance, openness, trust & generosity have been consistently undermined. Society is built upon the many-faceted, interconnecting relationships we have with each other, & kindness is one of the...

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Autumn, environment, Fireworks, pollution -

Spectacular to look at, but do we really need fireworks to enjoy a great celebration?     Whilst they look very pretty against an indigo sky, the not so pretty reality is that they unleash a shower of noxious chemicals that can pollute our air, water & soil. Aluminium, copper, strontium, barium, rubidium & cadmium all produce the various colours that illuminate the sky each Bonfire Night. Charcoal, sulphur & other compounds provide the modern day gunpowder to fuel the explosion, rendering the air thick with smoke.   Aside from their potential to pollute the earth & contribute to health...

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breakfast, Kombucha, nutrition -

I was feeling kind of inspired last night. Those grey, rainy evenings leave me craving an injection of sunshine. Hmmm, so how about planning a kombucha themed breakfast to kick start the day?   Whoa..............succulent kombucha fruit loaf!     Equinox ginger kombucha poured over a bowl of dried fruits & seeds exploded in a sizzling cauldron of effervescence. By morning the kombucha steeped fruits were nicely plumped, tender, juicy & beautifully fragrant with a gingery sweetness & a hint of yeast.   Added to my favourite gluten & sugar free loaf recipe those kombucha laden nuggets made a wicked...

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Kefir, living food, nutrition -

Mention you have a "gut feeling" about something, & everybody will know what you mean.  For centuries language has honoured the role of the gut in processing feelings & "intuition". "Butterflies in the stomach", "stomach churning" & "gut instinct" are all familiar phrases.   In the chakra system the solar plexus chakra relates to the gut & is the energy centre of feelings, processing raw emotions.  Stress, unhappiness, anger & fear all go straight to the gut.  No wonder the gut in now being referred to as the "second brain".   The vagus nerve connects the brain stem directly to...

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Autumn -

Happy Autumn Equinox to you all. As the Wheel of the Year has turned full circle, here's a little reminder of how the early bottles of delicious Equinox Kombucha looked.   With huge thanks to all who have helped make it happen.  Enjoy a wonderful Autumn Equinox, and if you have a few minutes to spare then relax and take stock of the year with The Witch's Sabbat.

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