Almonds are native to the warmer regions of western Asia, North Africa, and the Middle East, although they are now grown throughout the world. Although called a nut, the almond fruit is actually a drupe, otherwise known as a stone fruit, and the tree belongs to the Rosaceae (Rose) family. Almonds were one of the […]
Unless you’ve been living on a remote desert island for the past decade, you can’t have failed to notice the resurgence of coconut oil. It has now become synonymous with skin and hair care. The question is…does coconut oil deserve this hype? Let’s look at exactly what it is, what it can do for you, […]
Fenugreek has a long history as a medicinal plant, particularly relating to women. It was used in Ancient Egypt as part of the embalming process and to induce childbirth and stimulate lactation, and today is still used to alleviate menstrual pain in women. In Ancient Rome it was used to induce childbirth, and in India […]
Regular physical exercise is a fundamental part of a healthy lifestyle. It boosts energy, reduces stress, helps you to maintain body weight, and can help to prevent health problems. Best of all, it doesn’t even need to be a high intensity exercise, just simple walking is better than nothing. However, for those of you that […]
If you are just starting out with essential oils or trying to create an essential oil medicine cabinet, which five oils are indispensable? It’s a tough decision with so many wonderful oils available, but the answer would most likely be the same 5 oils for both categories – Lavender, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Orange and Tea Tree. […]
It is that time of year again… hearts and flowers are everywhere in the shops, restaurants are getting booked, and chocolates and perfume are flying out the shops, which can mean only one thing – Valentine’s Day is rapidly approaching. It’s the one day of the year when couples actually take time to appreciate each […]
The skin is the body’s largest organ and its main function is to form a protective barrier for the body. However, 60% of the chemicals which we apply topically are absorbed into the body and many of these synthetic ingredients are known to contain harmful chemicals which can majorly disrupt our bodies and may increase […]
The winter season is most definitely upon us, and whilst some may welcome the change in weather, for others the colder months can be especially painful, particularly for those suffering from arthritis. Perhaps your grandparents used to complain about achy joints and could put the weather forecasters to shame by magically predicting an unexpected drop […]
Since the beginning of time, Nature has provided care for man. Plant extracts have given man the opportunity to prevent and treat their diseases. The scientific pharmacy and chemically produced pharmaceuticals started with the extraction of natural chemicals from plants. Since then, we have left our health in the hands of chemical man-made alternatives. However, […]
Since man has existed, he has depended on Nature to prevent and treat diseases and other ailments, in addition to meeting the needs of the skin and hair. The beginning of plant use for therapeutic use was instinctive, a case of trial and error, and based on the observation of wild animals who also use […]
