How to treat your dry winter skin with herbs, food and oils
Most people suffer from some dry skin in winter. We tend to have hotter showers and baths, have heating on, we don’t sweat as much and can drink less water because it is cold. But there's things around the home you can use to help.
Building the immune system - 5 things you can do
Made up of a network of cells, proteins, tissues, and organs, your immune system doesn’t just respond to threats—it learns, adapts, and strengthens over time. Every day, it quietly does the heavy lifting to keep you healthy.
Taking care of yourself during Christmas festivities
Christmas is often a time that we as humans, tend to indulge more. Here are some tips to avoid that Christmas hangover!
Lion's mane for brain function, memory and focus!
Whether you are a bookworm, passionate sportsperson, executive or looking to optimise your potential for a promotion, Lion's Mane is an ideal adaptogenic mushroom for those looking to support brain function, memory and focus...
Barking up the right tree
Maritime Pine Bark Extract has been used in herbal medicine for years, helping both people and animals suffering from a range of illnesses. The Maritime Pine trees were originally found in Southern France, home to a species of French pine trees (Pinus pinaster) that contain unique health-promoting properties.
Can you eat your way to a better immunity?
Yes, maintaining a healthy diet can support and strengthen your immune system! We have a responsibility to care for our bodies and enhance our body's natural immune system and make it as strong as it possible...
Preparing for Christmas over-indulgence!
Christmas tends to be a time of quite a few alcoholic drinks, excess food, unhealthy treats, less sleep, stress and for some, lots of gatherings and parties! Although it is good to enjoy yourself, there are some steps you can take to minimise the impact…. especially on your liver.
What is peri-menopause and what are the signs?
Peri-menopause is considered the 2 to 12 years prior to menopause. Many women may be surprised to learn that the transition begins from 35 years of age and can often be the time of greatest onset of symptoms leading up to menopause. Physiological effects may begin to emerge in small episodes without realising the signs...
Why ascorbic acid vitamin C isn't the best choice
People are always searching for the best way to protect themselves and their family from potential illness but it's important to ensure that what we put in to our bodies is real, healthy and whole food based..
Travel trauma in horses
We take our animals to shows, events, studs, trainers or new properties all the time. We spend enormous amounts of energy and money preparing them for their sport and bringing them to a peak for the big event and we should spend an equivalent amount of effort in making sure we don't blow it, during one such trip...
Mould exposure, your health and what you can do
We now have a rise in mould issues due to recent climate change affecting humidity and rainfall. There are more than 150 different types of mould that can be found in your home! Exposure to mould is rising and having an impact on our immune systems...