Festival Survival Guide - Herbs and Superfoods Festival season is upon us, and we can't wait to be in a field. I personally like to go prepared to a festival, not only do I have to bring bedding and pillows but I make sure I have a selection of my favourite herbs and superfoods to [...]
Ayurveda is one of the planet's most sacred and ancient forms of healing. It originates from India and is known to be over 30,00 years old. The Sanscrit 'Ayur' translates as 'life' and Veda as 'knowledge'. Ayurveda is a holistic form of medicine, meaning it considers the body, mind and spirit not as separate functions, [...]
What are antioxidants? The process of oxidation leads to the production of free radicals in the body. An excess of free radicals can cause oxidative stress which damages cells and is a catalyst in the ageing process. Antioxidants, which are present in certain foods, help to minimise the process of oxidation in the body. In an [...]
Beat Hayfever the Natural Way! Spring is upon us, and with it brings fresh flowers and lots of pollen. Although this is a beautiful season, it is not so easy for hay fever sufferers. Hay fever is an autoimmune disease, where the body mistakenly fights off harmless substances thinking they are actually causing harm. [...]
Medicinal Mushroom Powder Guide Mushrooms are rapidly increasing in popularity not only as health supplements but also in cosmetics and skincare. They are also an integral part of the natural ecosystem, with plenty of research into using mushrooms to make leather, recyclable forms of plastic and to cleanse toxicity from the earth. Mushrooms provide some of the highest [...]
It feels like spring is on the horizon after a cosy winter. Spring is a time for renewed energy and fresh intentions; we have included our health tips and superfoods for detoxing the body and the mind- shake off the winter blues and enter into the new season feeling refreshed and revitalised. Read on for [...]
It's that time of year when we are most inspired to take a look at our health and habits and create new positive resolutions for the year ahead. Whether you've decided to improve your diet, go organic or finally start that class you've had your eye on, we have 5 suggestions for winter wellness that [...]
Our brain can sometimes be taken for granted, however it is one of the most important organs of our body. It’s the body's main source of storage for memories, learning and functioning on a daily basis. We’ve put together a few tips to help you support the mind, and keep it active and healthy. Sleep [...]
Reasons to go organic! Organic food is on the rise, which sounds silly to say, because there was a time when organic food was just, well, food. Before the over use of pesticides, herbicides, fertilisers, antibiotics and growth hormones, food was grown and farmed with the help of some well seasoned manure, good soil, a few tricks of the [...]
The amazing health benefits of moringa Moringa oleifera is a plant that has been praised for its health benefits for almost 4,000 years. It is widely known as the drumstick tree, horseradish tree, miracle tree and the ben oil or benzoil tree. Although modern science is continuously proving the health benefits of moringa, it has been [...]