Muscle health may seem like a topic reserved for only body builders and gym junkies. But this is far from true. As human beings, we all have muscles and as it turns out, our muscle mass can be a predictor of our longevity. Muscle makes up about 40% of our body mass and is not …
Brewing herbal tea is more than just about achieving a great taste tasting cup. It is also about maximising the therapeutic benefits of the plants and not harming our own health or the health of the planet in the process. This means choosing organic loose leaf tea and ditching tea bags. Opting to drink organic …
Many of us have poor circulation and are not actually aware of it. Many of us have tiny bumps on the backs of our upper arms or thighs and we do nothing about it. We also tend to assume that healthy radiant skin is only for people in magazines. But what if we told you …
For all the freelancers out there, the topic of focus, productivity, accountability and structure when it comes to our workload may seem like old news. But for many of us, the concept of working remotely or from home has become our new normal. And one that we never expected, let alone know how to adapt …
Internationally renowned medical herbalist David Hoffman says adaptogens are, by definition, safe gentle herbs that help the body cope with nonspecific stress. So the name suggests, adaptogens work by enabling the body to adapt, cope with and endure stress longer. It is important to remember that stress responses are healthy and extremely necessary. This biological function …
Springtime. What a glorious time of the year. With the warmer weather, blossoming trees and the lengthening of our days. However, if you experience the symptoms of hay fever, you may not have your positive pants on! Can you relate? Do you experience itchy eyes, a runny nose, sneezing, congestion, sleeping difficulties, hives, itchy throat and …
In todays fast paced world there is a huge need to get back to basics. Keeping things as simple as possible and less complicated. We have seen the rise in popularity of a minimalist lifestyle of late. And really, bulk buying is just another way of living minimally. As a collective we have realised that …
Taking care of ourselves and having self care is such a priority in today’s ever engaged environment. Tending to ourselves in a nurturing way is the equivalent of telling ourselves “I see you, I love you, you are worthy and you deserve to be taken care of, let’s reset together” Self-care can look like …
There are many natural medicines, herbs and supplements that are beneficial in aiding in the prevention, treatment and duration of colds and flus and assisting our immune system. These agents can give you a boost as well as provide the necessary tools to help you fight against infection. With a myriad of health information …
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Life can be complicated enough at times. But our health and well being doesn’t need to be. By making things easier, especially when it comes to living healthy and happy lives, we are able to flourish and thrive in life, not just survive. Winter can sometimes have us feeling a little off kilter. Are you …
Resilience……… It is not always possible to prevent stressful situations or avoid adverse events. And COVID-19 has definitely shown us that this can be true. This pandemic has put new and unforeseen pressures on all of us. Whether it’s trying to work from home with limited resources, trying to home school kids that just want …
The simple ritualistic act of making a cup of tea can be quite therapeutic in itself. The sound of the kettle, the aroma of the brewing tea and the anticipation of the first warming sip. But did you know that there are some herbal blends that in particular that can help you relax, reduce stress and …
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