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)

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...

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,...

Herbs suitable for diabetics

Type 2 diabetes is increasingly common in industrially developed societies. Simon Mills explores the...

Balancing oestrogen

Elevated oestrogen dominance are some of the most common factors associated with breast, uterine...

Healthy weight

Maintaining a balanced body weight and appearance is a constant pressure in the modern...

Ayurveda and immunity: Thriving the Ayurvedic way

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

Relaxation: Herbs that help you relax

We all need to relax sometimes. Modern living is stressful and our adrenal glands...

The joys of being a vegetarian

The vegetarian world is a colourful, nutritious and exciting place; perhaps more than you...

The six tastes

Taste impacts what we eat, when we eat and how much we eat. Each...

The lipid layer: Medas dhatu, health and balanced weight

Our lipid layer protects, comforts and nourishes our whole body. Here we delve into...

Turmeric, rather a lot more than curcumin

Curcumin is undoubtedly a key active medicinal constituent found in turmeric but there is...

Rainbow food and phytonutrients

Many of the very compounds that protect plants from attack also have an immensely...

The birth of nutraceuticals

Find out how nutraceuticals first evolved and are now a booming industry bringing the...

Tea: The original health drink?

So, is tea drinking good for you? As is so often the case when...

Your Ayurvedic menstrual cycle

In Ayurveda, the menstrual cycle has its very own Vata, Kapha and Pitta stage....

An Ayurvedic perspective on arthritis

The seasonal change that takes place moving from the heat of summer to the...

What is detoxification?

Traditional systems of healthcare have used purification and cleansing techniques for centuries, here we...

Perceptions of herbal medicine in the media

Do we abandon the potential benefits of botanicals to uphold outdated prejudices, or do...

Our caffeine and sugar culture: How to combat cravings naturally

We discuss some home truths about sugar, coffee and caffeine including its origins, evolution...

From food to capsule

Is our modern day desire to want to ingest concentrated nutrients in the form...

Ulcerative colitis and dysentery

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

The Ayurvedic approach to digestive health and nutrition

In this article Sebastian Pole looks at the Ayurvedic perspective of how both the...

Seasonal eating and fasting with Ayurveda

Our digestive system adapts to the seasons throughout the year. Herbalist Sebastian Pole explores...

Herbal festival survival guide

Explore our top herbal tips for making the most out of your festival and...

Yoga Nidra

Yoga Nidra is a powerful relaxation meditation technique performed in the lying position. It...

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