Mother Nature's Natural Remedies

Mother Nature's Natural Remedies is a small natural/alternative health shop and complimentary therapy practice.

They take pride in giving an amazing, fast and value for money service providing customers with personalised Flower Remedies, in addition to Aromatherapy and herbal based health boosting products. The aim of the team at Mother Nature's Natural Remedies is to promote a positive path to emotional and physical wellbeing for their customers.

The Natural Health Retail Store is located in London’s trendy Camden Lock.

Services include -

• One to One Reiki,
• Flower Essence Therapy,
• Allergy Testing & Counselling.

Consultations take place with qualified practitioners in well-known Central and North London locations, including the beautiful Kingyo Therapy Centre in Paddington and Crouch End in North London.

'Manage your health fullfil your potential' is their motto!

Chemo Fog and Brain Health

Those of you who know (and love?) me, know that this year has been a challenge. Starting with a hysterectomy at the beginning of the year, I have also undergone a short course of chemotherapy followed by a short course of radiotherapy (mostly as a precautionary measure to mop up any rogue cancer cells). For the most part, I have coped extremely well with the treatment - apart from losing my hair, there have been very few side effects. However, one thing which is obvious from within (and I don't know if I'm concealing it as well as I hoped) is the chemo fog in which I live.

My life hasn't changed significantly as a result of the treatment - but I do find my ability to recall names and events has been changed. Suddenly I have this "doddery" approach to things which a few months ago wouldn't have phased me at all. I have been looking around to see if other people are in the same boat; well, of course they are, because this is a well recognised after-effect of the chemo. I also came across a website which offers information and help on improving the health of my brain function. The sign-up is free and there is an online assessment of your cognitive abilities. I am about to sign up and check my brain health and then see what recommended exercises are to keep my brain strong and healthy for as long as possible.

The Cognifit website doesn't only deal with people with "Chemo Brain" - but all kinds of memory impairment. I'd be interested to hear how you get on :)

Great web design

Let the shoes do the walking!
I just saw an article in this morning's Sunday Times about the way women are shopping during this recession. Apparently, despite being hard up, the sales of sexy, funky shoes are going through the roof. That made me surf around the net and I came across this site selling some beautiful shoes. I hope they have an affiliate program!

With a little bit of investigation, I came across the web designer of the HeelsandHers website - and they are doing some very clever web design, especially with wordpress installations. I finally twigged that they have a web design site where you can select your own theme, choose your own hosting package and set up your site so easily - now why didn't I think of that! They also have an affiliate program :) You'd better be fast and sign up before I get my own application completed, LOL.

I'm looking forward to seeing Christopher Kendrick's own site - I'm sure it's going to be amazing.

I wrecked my nails catching up with housework

I have visitors coming - I'm really looking forward to seeing them because they're bringing my newest great-niece (I really can't believe I'm that old!). So, with a new baby coming to visit, I thought it only right to scrub the house from top to bottom. I don't want to send her home with some dreadful infection or other!
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My nails have seen better days - they've been abused by washing dishes, washing windows and all sorts of stuff in between. They need rescued - and I really love having pretty nails. I surfed around and found this lovely site where I can buy the acrylic nails and the nail polish to do my own manicure (ok, I might need a little help but I know a great young lass who will do the necessary!) My friend does this amazing nail art stuff - and her nails look really pretty. She sticks on rhinestones and paints all kinds of designs onto her acrylic nails - really talented! I'll try that after the baby's been and gone - I'm going to stick to a lovely clear nail varnish for the visit but then I'm going to let my hair down and really go for it! This is a year for doing once things I have never done before and making my nails beautiful and glamorous is one of them!

Well done, TKMaxxy.com - you've opened my eyes up to some great nail art!

Turtle paints picture

Some weird and wonderful things happen when you surf the internet - and tonight I came across a picture "painted" by a turtle belonging to artist Kira Ayn Varszegi.

Koopa is a box turtle with whom I formed a special bond immediately. He came from an environment of neglect and abandon, so I nurtured him and gained his trust. Koopa follows me around, does tricks, is housebroken, comes when called (selectively) and behaves like a kitten or puppy. I always let him lead a tank-free life, which I know he needs and appreciates. In 2003, Koopa walked onto my unattended paint palette, which changed my life forever.

I reconfirmed (via MSDS) that the ingredients of the paints I'd been using for the "Hope" series were safe, non-toxic, and washable. I also consulted Koopa's vet. I tested individual colors on his skin in tiny amounts, then over the next 4-5 months we simulated the painting experience without paint - I made sure Koopa wouldn't freak out from my camera's flash or from being rinsed off in the shower. I sold his artwork on eBay, and it was an instant success. My career as a solo artist was put on hold while Koopa's career flourished for 5 years. I still created, just not as much, due to time constraints.

Kira's Painting by Breast series of pictures regularly sell online - and I could scarcely take my eyes off the photos of the turtle "creating" a picture.

I must have less caffeine, I think!

My Social Network - the latest social get-together

Because I'm a silver surfer, I am usually a little slow getting to the party - and yes, there's a new party in town. :)

It seems that the newest place in town is My Social Network People - and, no, I didn't "get" it at first; however, now that I've registered, I can see that it's a very vibrant community. According to the blurb -

We will never sell your details to anyone. Ever! We only want people who like their music LOUD. Any type of music, so long as it pleases everyone. ♫ Feel free to Listen and Enjoy. ♫ -- Add more music you love most, share it to others ^^

Using this site you can Share Music, Share Videos, Blogs, Photos, Polls, Free chat, Games and Events. There's an active forum as well - and they also have a community on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id=212450085450277&sk=info

I'm looking forward to the fun :)


That's my kind of place - I'm looking forward to playing the William Tell Overture at full volume ... any takers?

Cool Stuff

I love quirky and unusual things and while surfing around the Cool site at Infmetry.com, I came across these funky USB flash drives. Being in a girly mood, I thought the handbag flash drives were really cool - I have a couple of nieces who would adore these as a gift.

If you're looking for a whole range of Cool Stuff, then this site is the place to look. A Hong-Kong based company means that there will be a slight delay in getting your order - but I reckon that it will only be a couple of days more than most internet orders!