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The Victorian art of bloodletting

Shane Daly July, 2019

Even though the Victorian era is little over 100 years ago, reading about anything from that time you would be forgiven for thinking it was more than 1000 years ago; with regard essentially everything, but particularly medical advancement. The time itself is classified as 1837-1901. Heroin and Cocaine were the […]

True beauty lies within

Louise O'Dwyer June, 2019

Some people say that ‘Beauty is in the eye of the beholder’ but sadly, most of us will undoubtedly agree that beauty is in the eye of society! The image of a beautiful woman has varied down through the years and varies in different cultures. During Elizabethan times in Europe, […]

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The many merits of Black Seed Oil

Hannah Dare June, 2019

Have you heard about a product called Black Seed oil? It is the oil of the seeds of the Nigella sativa plant. It’s something we have sold in Organico for a number of years, and over that time we have registered that people were finding it beneficial. We sell a […]

Reflecting on the ebb and flow of life

Susan O Regan June, 2019

Mindfulness helps us to be ok when the unexpected happens, the things we have no control over. On a personal note, life has thrown me some curveballs recently and truly put my mindfulness skills to the test. I have found my sense of grounded-ness and stability unravelling a bit at […]

Summer beauty drops

Sherna Malone June, 2019

Calling all beauty obsessives! The Summer is bursting with new beauty drops to dive into, so if you’re looking to update your skincare shelf or wanting to add some pzazz to your makeup collection, here are the latest products you need to know about. Clarins Bronzing Compact The Clarins summer […]

In anticipation of peas

Karen Austin June, 2019

It’s a busy time in the garden, lots to sow, transplant and weed but not a vast selection to eat. There are plenty of green things – salad leaves, herbs, baby spinach, a few bolting leeks but for the rest we are waiting. This month’s recipe is in anticipation of […]

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