Health & Lifestyle

“The way you think, the way you behave, the way you eat, can influence your life by 30 to 50 years.” – Deepak Chopra

Your health and lifestyle are naturally entwined. When we do something that is good for our health it can become a lifestyle pattern which makes us feel good and happy.

Ageing

Age, different stages of life and challenges mean our bodies are ever changing. Here we explore particular health concerns related to ageing.

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Social prescription: Loneliness and the elderly

Connecting with other people is fundamental for wellbeing. Sadly...

Growing flowers with healing powers: Easy to grow plants for the elderly

We share plants that are great for the elderly...

Cleansing & Metabolising

Just like a spring clean, detoxing our body can feel like a weight has been lifted off our shoulders.

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The effects of modern life on our gut health and what to do about it

With the advent of ultra-processed foods and the over-use...

Bitters: Why herbalists love them and how they help digestion

In botanical medicine, we value the gentle but consistent...

Digestion & Nutrition

There is a wide variety of approaches to diet and digestive health. In our Insights articles you can explore more on weight, digestion, herbal health and nutrition.

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Crap food leads to crap health: Why do we put up with it?

We know that good quality, nutritious food optimises health...

5 herbs instead of laxatives

Many of us will experience a bout of constipation...

Energy

In our Insights articles you can explore a myriad of herbal approaches to stress, relaxation, optimising vitality and protecting health.

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Adrenal fatigue: How chronic stress can affect us and what to do about it

Simon Mills explores how adrenal fatigue works and how...

Burnout: An interview with nutritionist and burnout expert Charlotte Faure Green

Nutritionist and stress expert Charlotte Faure Green shares her...

Immunity

The immune system is broadly our defence against infections. Find out more about the interlinked mechanisms that make up the immune system.

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Inflammation: The global epidemic we should be worried about

In herb book Inflammation, Christine Herbert discusses the complex...

Chaga (Inonotus obliquus): A mushroom with many medicinal properties

Medicinal fungi like chaga have boomed in popularity in...

Stress & Sleep

Explore our expert insights articles on how to tackle stress, support relaxation and create an environment for restful sleep.

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Sleep: How it works and herbs to support it

Healthy sleep is essential for all bodily systems, and...

Essential oils for restful sleep

Aromatherapist Ellen Rowland shares how essential oils can improve...

Mobility & Fitness

We live in a diverse world and there is a wonderful balance between body, mind and our environment.

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Healing muscles and joints with essential oils: Recipes from an aromatherapist

All of us need relief from sore muscles and...

Herbs suitable for diabetics

Type 2 diabetes is increasingly common in industrially developed...

Mood & Mind

Many things can influence our mood and distract our mind, from stress and insomnia to chronic pain. Discover the vast array of different triggers which influence our mood and how we can lift our spirits naturally.

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