Monthly Archives: November 2017

Fixing Flora’s Thyroid Issue With Kinesiology

Kinesi-WHAT?!  Yes, that’s right we are slightly mad … and yet, if you have a four legged member of your family, you’ll want to watch the video below – it’s absolutely wonderful 🙂

Let’s share Flora’s story.

On 23rd September 2017, we picked up Flora from the road and brought her to Fire Dragon Hideaway.  She was in a mess.  She had no fur on her ears or on the underside of her body.  She had a bad case of ticks and fleas: I think we removed about 90 ticks on the first night.  She had a racing heart rate, a high fever, mange and ringworm.  Roughly 8 weeks old and very thin, it was going to be hit and miss as to whether she made it.   The only thing she had going for her was the fact she had already received her rabies vaccination from the local dog charity here.

She was very uncomfortable near men and would wet herself every time either Hassan or Christopher went to give her a cuddle.

We isolated her from the rest of our four-legged family for a few days to tackle some of her skin issues and give her a safe space to support her liver.  After removing so many ticks, it was possible that she may have liver and kidney issues, and we wanted to remove any parasites from her system.  We use Pyrantin for worming, Himalaya Liv 52 liquid for liver support and Himalaya Renulka liquid for kidney support.  Luckily, she was so hungry we could pack her full of food, which was reassuring for her recovery.

Within just a few days she was very lively, playing with Sunshine and Cinnamon with enthusiasm.  One month on, a vast […]

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Poya Days – Why Do We Celebrate Full Moon in Sri Lanka?

Poya Day In Sri Lanka
Every month on ‘Poya’ or the day of the full moon, life changes just a little bit in Sri Lanka.  It’s a public holiday and offices are closed.  You cannot buy alcohol or meat from any shop.

Sri Lanka is a dominantly Buddhist country and Buddhists all over the world have a high regard for full moon days. They celebrate this day by practising meditation and by keeping away from worldly life – work, meat and alcohol.  The idea being that if we cleanse our bodies, we have a more powerful spiritual connection with the universe.

In Buddhism it is believed that different phases of Lord Buddha’s life and development have all occurred during various full moons, making the full moon a sacred time. It is said that Lord Buddha was born on a full moon day. His renunciation, his enlightenment and the delivery of his first sermon have all happened during full moons. It is also believed that his soul left his body on a full moon day.
Moon worship is widespread
Interestingly, the worship of the full moon is not isolated to Buddhism. In India it is believed that the moon is the controller of the water.  Considered ‘the drink of the gods’, it circulates through the universe, sustaining all living creatures.

Full Moon worship is also common in ‘Wicca’ or Paganism and each moon is named individually and recognised for it’s different abilities.  For spiritual practitioners across the globe, the full moon is considered a time of heightened activity, opportunity and personal spiritual growth and development.
What about folklore and werewolves?
So, how can there be so many instances in folklore and literature where the full moon is associated with insanity, insomnia and psychological […]

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    6 Weird And Wonderful Fruits, Herbs And Vegetables You Can Eat In Sri Lanka

6 Weird And Wonderful Fruits, Herbs And Vegetables You Can Eat In Sri Lanka

Healthy Fruits, Veggies & Herbs You’ll Want to Recognise And Eat When You’re In Sri Lanka
When you’re in Sri Lanka you might see some vegetables on the menu that look completely alien to you.  And, if you don’t know what they are, you might not eat them.  So, here’s a run down of 6 which only grow in the tropics and are really good for you.

Everything in moderation – it’s easy to get over excited about the health benefits of some of these veggies and herbs!
1. KanKun (Sometimes written as Kankung) – Asian Water Spinach
You might see this on the menu as an accompaniment to Sri Lankan rice and curry.  If you’re going to eat it cooked, it’s really tasty when sauteed in coconut oil with garlic, chilli, salt and pepper to taste.

If you’re looking to reap the health benefits, this little green wonder is best eaten raw in a salad.

Kan Kun is a rich source of vitamins (particularly A, B and C), iron, protein,  calcium, amino acids and anti-oxidants.

2. Gotu Kola – The Herb of Enlightenment
Gotu Kola, considered one of the most important herbs in botanical medicine, grows naturally in many parts of Asia and is revered in China and India; known as the herb of youth and enlightenment.  Gotu Kola has such a broad range of health benefits and the leaves and stems are commonly used in Traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine.

Gotu Kola is used to treat the following ailments:

Hair loss
Immune dysfunction
Diabetes
Memory problems and depression
Chronic skin conditions (eczema, psoriasis, acne)
Venereal diseases
Anxiety and other nervous disorders
Fever
Inflammatory conditions (e.g. arthritis)
Respiratory congestion
Wound healing and stretch mark treatment
Water retention

In Sri Lanka, Gotu Kola is frequently […]

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