27 Oct Alkalise Your Body to Beat Acid Reflux (and Many More Ailments)

Our green team is passionate about natural healing, and we're always looking to our loyal customers for inspiration on how we can offer you the best possible natural wellbeing solutions. So when we received an email from a customer asking about the best ways to combat acid reflux, we thought it was a great opportunity to put together some essential, need-to-know facts for you on acidity, acid reflux and balancing your body's pH. As you can see we've also had our green thinking caps on, and created a pH balancing product pack to help you heal and prevent the health issues associated with over-acidity.

20 Oct Top Ten Summer Detox Tips

If you're still feeling sluggish and slow despite the glorious summer sunshine, it's time for a post-winter detox to get your body and mind back on track. Detoxing means cleansing and revitalising your whole system, flushing out nasty toxins and losing a few unwanted pounds along the way! Here are 10 safe and healthy detoxing tips that will give you that reboot you need, without shocking your system or resorting to crash dieting.

06 Oct Smoothies & Health Part 3: Coughs, Colds & Summer Sniffles

We've all been there, and we all know summer colds and allergies are the quickest way to put a damper on even the sunniest disposition! Summer colds are caused by the same virus as winter colds (although they are only 25% as common), but they tend to feel a lot worse due to the heat, and of course this isn't the time of year you want to be snuggled up with a hot toddy or a bowl of chicken soup. So here's a look at the tastiest, freshest summer foods to help you heal the sniffles, and two great nutrient packed smoothie recipes you can sip on to stay healthy all summer long.

05 Oct Smoothies & Health Part 2: Dealing with Diabetes

According to Jonhannesburg's Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology, around 3.5 million South Africans are living with Diabetes, and another 5 million are pre-diabetic. The prevalence of Diabetes throughout Africa is expected to rise dramatically in the coming years, largely due to more people living a more sedentary lifestyle and following a poor diet high in processed, sugary foods. Diet plays a huge role in preventing and managing Diabetes; let's take a look at the causes behind this widespread condition, and the best dietary changes you can make to help manage it.

04 Oct Smoothies & Health Part 1: Beating High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is one of the most prevalent ailments in modern life, affecting 1 in every 5 South Africans. What exactly is high blood pressure, and how can a healthier diet help to heal you from the effects of high blood pressure? What is High...

15 Sep The Wonders of Wintergreen Oil

We’re so excited about the brand-new essential oil we’ve just added to our popular SOiL range. Wintergreen essential oil is known as “mother nature’s aspirin”, because it’s such a great natural pain remedy. In fact, before the introduction of synthetic pain killers in the 1920s, wintergreen oil was considered one of the world’s best essential oils for the treatment of pain. Here’s a look at how wintergreen oil helps, why it works, and how to use it:

11 Aug The Low-Down on Natural Eczema Treatments

If you've ever experienced the itching, irritation and swelling that comes with eczema, you'll know just how unpleasant it can be, and how important it is to take proper care of yourself to prevent future flare-ups. the answers lie in all aspects of your lifestyle; from the cosmetics you use, to the clothing you wear, the food you eat and even the air you breathe! Treating eczema (and other nasty skin complaints) requires a holistic approach, so you can make sure your skin is safe from the allergens and chemicals most likely to trigger a reaction. So read on to learn more about caring for eczema-prone skin, discover Faithful to Nature's top natural eczema products, and find out what our customers have to say.

08 Jul Natural Help for Healthy Digestion

Most of us think of ordinary laxatives as the quickest, easiest way to relieve constipation - however, there are some disadvantages to laxatives you might not know about. Firstly, conventional laxatives can irritate the lining of your intestines, and secondly, they're often habit-forming and can lead to a dependence on them. Natural constipation remedies on the other hand, give you a much gentler solution. They help to stimulate your body's natural digestive processes, and bulk up waste to make elimination easier. What a relief to know Faithful to Nature has a whole selection of natural constipation remedies to leave you feeling lighter and full of renewed energy!

07 Jul Top Supplements & Foods to Lower High Blood Pressure

With rising stress levels and modern diets, high blood pressure has become a common health complaint. The good news is, there are so many natural ways to manage high blood pressure or hypertension quickly and effectively, without the need for medications.