While you’re fighting off the winter chills with coats, scarves and a sudden devotion to the closest heater available, be sure to remember that the right diet also plays a big role in keeping you warm on chilly days. It might seem really obvious to...
When temperatures are low and tummies are growling, being hit with a 2-hour session of load shedding can be a real hassle. So to help you out, we’ve put together some wholesome and filling recipes you can make without electricity – using your braai, a...
A clean home is a healthy home, and when you choose natural cleaning products you can rest assured your home is safe and eco-friendly too. But even the most conscientious of cleaners have their pet peeves, with the occasional mess, muck or smell that stubbornly...
Our bodies can’t produce or store Vitamin C; and therefore we need to get a constant, steady supply of this crucial nutrient from our daily diets. We need a Vitamin C supplement to keep colds,,‘flu and other viruses at bay. But bear in mind before...
Most of us think of probiotics as things we only need to get our bodies back in balance once we’re already ill, and have reluctantly started taking a course of those nasty but all-too-common antibiotics. But did you know that a probiotic supplement can actually...
Sacha Inchi, also called the Inca peanut or mountain peanut, is a plant that has been cultivated for centuries thanks to the powerful nutritional properties of its seeds. This omega-rich superfood grows in the Amazon Rainforest in Peru, and was a staple of the indigenous...
Glorious golden honey is such a sweet treat; stirred into a cup of herbal tea, spread over a slice of fresh warm bread, or just savoured straight off the spoon. Here are a few great ways to use honey in delicious day-to-day recipes. Your loved...
The path to a greener life always starts with one simple step; and what seems like a small action can make a big, big difference. If you’re looking to green your home and your habits but you’re not sure where to start, we have one...
Essential oils have so many uses, from cleaning your home to soothing your skin – but did you know these little wonders can also be used to create unique jewellery? That’s right, you can make your own “diffuser necklace”, with a clay pendant and a...
These essential oil “life hacks” will help you take care of those everyday pet peeves while keeping your home invitingly fragrant – all using the power of natural essential oils. These are just a few of our favourite tips: Sticky Situations When it comes to sticky messes...