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 […]
Since man first walked the Earth, he turned to nature to provide prevention and healing for internal and external ailments, and to meet the needs of the skin and hair. Knowledge was passed down through the generations – things we know refer to as “folk law” or “traditional remedies”. Many of the natural remedies used […]
Pumpkin Seed Oil, also known as “Green Gold” due to its dark green colour, although it can also be a rich amber/red, is extracted from Cucurbita Pepo, an annual plant with creeping tendencies and climbing shoots. Often the oil appears red when in bulk but when poured in a fine stream looks green due to […]
So, if you are anything like me, your hair and skin has just about survived summer! Skin looking tired and dull, lines and wrinkles more apparent, and skin less hydrated in general. Hair dull, dry, frizzy and starting to become brittle. Most definitely missing any type of wow factor! Heat, sweat, humidity, chlorinated and salt […]
Some have it all their lives, others can suddenly suffer from it later – greasy hair – one of the most common hair problems. Certainly not elegant for your outward appearance and certainly not for your sense of self-confidence. You’ve started the day with a freshly washed hairstyle, but halfway through the day your hair […]
Having problems focusing? Need to concentrate? Have a deadline coming up for a task or project? Kids can’t settle down long enough to do their homework? Well essential oils could be the solution you’re looking for. Almost everyone has heard that essential oils can help you to relax and sleep better, but did you know […]
Are you getting enough sleep? Do you find it difficult to fall asleep? Keep waking up? The National Sleep Foundation recommends 7-9 hours of sleep per night for adults, and more for infants, children and teenagers to enable their growth and development, reducing to 7-8 hours for the over 65’s. […]
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is prevalent in the world’s population, with over 1 billion people currently diagnosed. Untreated it is the major cause of heart disease – the biggest killer in the world. The irony is that it can be prevented, or at the very least reduced and brought under control. A normal blood […]
Smiling is contagious. Science has demonstrated multiple times that seeing someone else smile triggers an automatic response. A smile, whether genuine or false, triggers certain facial muscles which tells the brain that you’re happy and boosts the mood as it activates neuropeptides in the brain which stimulate the release of dopamine, endorphins and serotonin, and […]
