I recently picked up the Optimum Nutrition Bible by Patrick Holford and was reminded of how inspiring his writing is. I used to use this book all the time – in work and at home, for family health queries, for research – but somehow over the last while I’ve slipped […]
Dare to be well
If you’ve been scrolling through your social media feeds this summer, you’ve likely come across the buzz surrounding castor oil. It seems this ancient remedy has made a remarkable comeback, touted for its multifaceted benefits, from promoting luscious eyebrows to potentially aiding in labour induction. In fact, the demand for […]
Sleeplessness is a horrible condition – nobody wants to be still awake and checking the clock at 4:45am! Now more than ever, we all recognise the importance of a good night’s restorative sleep in terms of our physical health, our mental health, our sanity and our ability to cope with […]
Inflammation, the body’s natural defence mechanism against injury and infection, can turn into a silent foe when it becomes chronic. Prolonged inflammation has been linked to a range of health conditions, including heart disease, arthritis, and even certain types of cancer. However, the good news is that we can combat […]
The air is warming up, summer is just around the corner and it feels like the right time to be preparing for the end of our winter hibernation. And one of the things I love about the summer is being able to bare my skin. In preparation for sun worship, […]
Recently, I had a customer looking for a particular organic Portuguese Extra Virgin olive oil. He wanted it in particular because of its flavour, but not for cooking – he wanted it for oil pulling. He said you can really tell the quality of the oil you use when you […]