Cleansing and metabolising

Just like a spring clean, detoxing our body can feel like a weight has been lifted off our shoulders. In our Insights articles you can discover the benefits of detoxification and how to optimise your wellbeing by cleansing with herbs.

‘When food is undigested because digestion is low it becomes imbalanced and collects in the stomach. It is known as toxic ama.’ – Ashtanga’s Heart of Medicine

Natural and easy ways to balance blood sugar

How are our sugar-rich diets affecting our health and what steps can we take to reduce blood sugar? Kirsten Harvig offers us insight on risks...

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

Herbalist Dr. Viv Rolfe discovers the impact of modern life on our gut health and how to aid the diversity of gut microorganisms with herbs.

Bitters: Why herbalists love them and how they help digestion

In botanical medicine, we value the gentle but consistent effects bitters have in promoting digestive health and liver function.

Why there is such an increase in allergies and what herbalism can do about it

With rising numbers in allergic reactions, Vilma Matuleviciute explores why there is such an increase and how herbal medicine can help.

Cleansing from the Ayurvedic perspective: Which cleanse is suitable?

Jo Webber explores why short periods of regular cleansing are an important part of an Ayurvedic lifestyle, and which cleanse is best for you.

Cleansing from the Ayurvedic perspective: Why do we need ‘to cleanse’?

Jo Webber explores why not feeling our best offers an invitation from our bodies to cleanse and restore imbalance through Ayurvedic cleansing.

Herbs suitable for diabetics

Type 2 diabetes is increasingly common in industrially developed societies. Simon Mills explores the onset and management of Type 2 diabetes.

Green gold: The incredible benefits of matcha

Matcha is a unique form of bright emerald green tea. Here we discuss its amazing health benefits and tradition of use.

Healthy oils: Good and bad fats

We will take you through the good and bad fats, and explain how fat can be incredibly important at maintaining our vitality.

Healthy weight

Maintaining a balanced body weight is a constant pressure in the modern world. We discuss how you can achieve this and what the real causes...

The joys of being a vegetarian

The vegetarian world is a colourful, nutritious and exciting place; perhaps more than you might think. Read on to discover more.

Rainbow food and phytonutrients

Many of the very compounds that protect plants from attack also have an immensely beneficial effect on us humans; these are phytonutrients.

Adaptogens Managing stress and stressful situations

Adaptogens: Herbs to manage stress and stressful situations

Adaptogens help the body to adapt, adjust and recalibrate itself depending on our emotional and physical surroundings.

What is detoxification?

Traditional systems of healthcare have used cleansing techniques for centuries. We find out more about what toxins are and how detoxification works.

Skin inflammations in Ayurveda

Skin inflammations are becoming increasingly common, with atopic dermatitis or eczema affecting 1–3% of adults.

The Ayurvedic approach to digestive health and nutrition

Sebastian Pole looks at the Ayurvedic perspective of how both the quality of food as well as the quality of digestion influence our health.

Seasonal eating and fasting with Ayurveda

Our digestive system adapts to the seasons throughout the year. Herbalist Sebastian Pole explores seasonal eating and fasting with Ayurveda.

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Cleansing and metabolising

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