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Mobility and fitness

We live in a diverse world and there is a wonderful balance between body, mind and our environment. In our mobility and fitness articles, you can explore more about healthy living in harmony.

“Health is a state of complete mental, social and physical well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” – World Health Organization (1948)

Mobility and fitness
5 herbs for external application instead of painkillers

Pain relief: 5 analgesic herbs for external application

Many of us will experience pain at some point in our life. Here are 5 herbs instead of painkillers.

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

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

All of us need relief from sore muscles and joints from time to time, and this article shares how to make your own healing oils...

Herbs suitable for diabetics

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.

Balancing oestrogen

Balancing oestrogen

Elevated oestrogen dominance are some of the most common factors associated with breast, uterine and ovarian conditions in women. Find out how diet and herbs...

Healthy weight

Healthy weight

Maintaining a balanced body weight and appearance is a constant pressure in the modern world. Here we will discuss how you can achieve this and...

Ayurveda and immunity: Thriving the Ayurvedic way

Ayurveda and immunity: Thriving the Ayurvedic way

Ayurveda presents some excellent philosophy and guidance on how we can maintain a healthy immune system.

Relaxation: How to relax

Relaxation: Herbs that help you relax

We all need to relax sometimes. Modern living is stressful and our adrenal glands are constantly under pressure to perform. Here we discuss how you...

The joys of being a vegetarian

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.

The six tastes

The six tastes

Taste impacts what we eat, when we eat and how much we eat. Each plant has a unique taste profile which, when unlocked and understood,...

The lipid layer Medas dhatu, health and balanced weight

The lipid layer: Medas dhatu, health and balanced weight

Our lipid layer protects, comforts and nourishes our whole body. Here we delve into deep Ayurvedic thoughts on the role of fat.

Turmeric, rather a lot more than curcumin

Turmeric, rather a lot more than curcumin

Curcumin is undoubtedly a key active medicinal constituent found in turmeric but there is so much more to this vibrant root.

Rainbow food and phytonutrients

Rainbow food and phytonutrients

Many of the very compounds that protect plants from attack also have an immensely beneficial and protective effect on the humans that ingest them; these...

The birth of nutraceuticals

The birth of nutraceuticals

Find out how nutraceuticals first evolved and are now a booming industry bringing the power of plants to a shelf near you.

Your Ayurvedic menstrual cycle

Your Ayurvedic menstrual cycle

In Ayurveda, the menstrual cycle has its very own Vata, Kapha and Pitta stage. How can this help? If you can recognise which phase affects...

Tea The original health drink

Tea: The original health drink?

So, is tea drinking good for you? As is so often the case when it comes interpreting the health sciences and the benefits, or risks,...

An Ayurvedic perspective on arthritis

An Ayurvedic perspective on arthritis

The seasonal change that takes place moving from the heat of summer to the coolness of Autumn can aggravate chronic conditions such as arthritis.

What is detoxification?

What is detoxification?

Traditional systems of healthcare have used purification and cleansing techniques for centuries, here we will find out more about what toxins are and how they...

Perceptions of herbal medicine in the media

Perceptions of herbal medicine in the media

Do we abandon the potential benefits of botanicals to uphold outdated prejudices, or do we move into a new era of deeper understanding – and...

Our caffeine and sugar culture

Our caffeine and sugar culture: How to combat cravings naturally

We discuss some home truths about sugar, coffee and caffeine including its origins, evolution of use, craving behaviours and, last but not least, herbal solutions...

From food to capsule

From food to capsule

Is our modern day desire to want to ingest concentrated nutrients in the form of food supplements a survival mechanism?

Ulcerative colitis and dysentery

Ulcerative colitis and dysentery

In this article we will consider dysentery, known as pravahika, from the standpoint of modern Western epidemiology.

The Ayurvedic approach to digestive health and nutrition

The Ayurvedic approach to digestive health and nutrition

In this article Sebastian Pole looks at the Ayurvedic perspective of how both the quality of food as well as the quality of digestion influence...

Seasonal eating and fasting with Ayurveda

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.

Herbal festival survival guide

Herbal festival survival guide

Explore our top herbal tips for making the most out of your festival and herbal events. Don’t forget to take a look at our list...

Yoga Nidra

Yoga Nidra

Yoga Nidra is a powerful relaxation meditation technique performed in the lying position. It is one of the most beloved of all the relaxation-meditation techniques...

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