I want to talk a little bit about an old Medieval science called Humorism. The idea was that humours are four different fluids in the body, which must be evenly balanced for optimum health. The balance of these humours also affected your mood or state of mind. It was thought that people could be born with a certain imbalance of the humours, and this imbalance caused certain physical traits as well as personality traits. The type of food you ate was believed to affect the balance of your humours, and so certain diets were recommended to treat different imbalances. The four humours are associated with the four classical elements of Earth, Water, Air, and Fire. This belief, originating in ancient Greece, was also taught in India. The theory dominated Western medical thinking for more than 2000 years. "Dragons" Fire - Choleric People with this temperament tend to be egocentric and extroverted. They may be excitable, impulsive, and restless, with reserves of aggression, ...

We can all get a bit down in the winter, what with the miserable weather and seemingly permanent darkness. If you're struggling to get your daily dose of sunshine, exercise, fresh fruits and veg, then your festive spirit could be in danger of dwindling. The run up to Christmas can get hectic, so it's important that you don't forget to take time out for yourself. Feeling blue? Red in the face? Green in the gills? Think about the colours you're wearing and whether they are injecting the right kind of energy into your day. Calm your nerves with tranquil turquoise, or perk yourself up with a splash of pink. I have a favourite mustard yellow coat that I love to wear during the winter because it can brighten up the dullest days. My great big royal blue infinity scarf has a serenity about it which soothes my soul. My burgundy corduroy trousers warm me up both in body and spirit. Don't drown yourself in black and grey this winter. Have some fun with colour! Start you...