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03 May Losing My Hair Was The Best Thing That Happened To Me

Posted at 12:51h in Faithful to Nature, Holistic Health, Mindfulness, Natural Wellbeing, Wasteless Life by Guest Writer 19 Comments

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My name is Katrien and I am the new CEO of Faithful to Nature. My team have encouraged me to share my story with you, in the hope that its uplifts and inspires those that are feeling challenged in anyway. Growing up in an Afrikaans, conservative...

01 Mar Cannabidiol (CBD): A Pain Relief Alternative to Addictive Prescription Opioids

Posted at 16:23h in Faithful to Nature, Fighting Cancer Naturally, Holistic Health, Lifestyle & Wellness, Natural Wellbeing by Guest Writer 2 Comments

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By David Haas According to the World Health Organization, in 2016, nearly 27 million people worldwide suffered from Fentanyl Opioid addiction. With such a large portion of the population jeopardising their wellbeing, it is difficult to believe that prescription painkillers are still being prescribed in abundance....

19 Feb Getting Down To Earth

Posted at 16:33h in Faithful to Nature, Holistic Health, Lifestyle & Wellness, Mindfulness, Natural Wellbeing by Guest Writer 0 Comments

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We sat down with Marlize Nel, owner of Down To Earth, to discuss what inspired her to start this all-natural skincare range and what being part of the Faithful To Nature family has meant to her. “For years I have been using the African Potato Cream...

14 Feb Top 5 Supplements You Should Be Taking

Posted at 18:38h in Faithful to Nature, Fighting Cancer Naturally, Holistic Health, Natural Wellbeing by Inga Sibiya 1 Comment

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If you’re not buying locally-sourced organic food, or growing your own produce in healthy soil, there’s a chance you’re exposing yourself to GMO products that are extremely nutrient deficient. So although you might be consuming your fair share of fruits and vegetables, you might not...

04 Feb Ashwagandha Sleep Tonic

Posted at 16:32h in Faithful to Nature, Food Trends, Holistic Health, Natural Wellbeing, Plastic Free, Recipes, Vegan Recipes by Angelique Booyens 0 Comments

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Ash-WHAT? Ash-wa-gan-dha. Classified as an adaptogen; that helps the body manage stress. Ashwagandha has been used for over 3000 years to relieve stress, increase energy levels and improve concentration. INGREDIENTS: Serves: 1 1 cup almond milk1 tsp ashwagandha powder2 pinches cloves 2 pinches nutmeg1 tsp cinnamon1 tsp...

22 Jan Honey: The Bee’s Knees or a Sticky Issue?

Posted at 16:05h in Faithful to Nature, Holistic Health, Lifestyle & Wellness, Natural Wellbeing, Recipes, Wasteless Life by Guest Writer 0 Comments

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From ‘the food of the gods’ in Greek mythology to being one of the five ingredients used to prepare the Hindu elixir of immortality (Panchamrita), honey has long been held a place of reverence in human history. In fact, our relationship with this natural confectionary dates back at...

11 Dec DIY Floral Smoke Sticks for Fragrant Summer Cleansing

Posted at 11:24h in Faithful to Nature, Holistic Health, Home, Kids & Babies, Natural Wellbeing, Recipes, Wasteless Life by Nadia Krige 0 Comments

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The year is speeding to an end and soon the festive season will be in full swing. While this brings loads of excitement to our lives, it can also make things feel like they’re spinning out of control. Now, more than any other time of...

10 Sep “Hormone Balancing” Adaptogenic Hot Cocoa

Posted at 11:00h in Food, Holistic Health, Mindfulness by Angelique Booyens 2 Comments

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Serves 2 INGREDIENTS 4 tsps raw cocoa powder 2 tsps coconut blossom sugar1 tsp cinnamon (Ceylon if possible)1 tsp destarched maca root powder *2 cups plant-based milk of choice1 cup hot water 2-4 blocks sugar-free 80% Afrikoa dark chocolate (optional, extra richness) *substitute with ashwagandha or reishi in...

19 Jul Three Tried and Tested Homemade Face Masks

Posted at 14:39h in DIY Beauty Treatments, Faithful to Nature, Holistic Health by Nadia Krige 3 Comments

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Taking care of yourself is something you simply must work into your routine. For your own wellbeing and the wellbeing of those around you. Whether you’re a mom trying to tame the terrible twos or a student balancing the demands of academic achievement and the rewards of a beautifully active social life, we all need to take a bit of time out to just love ourselves once in a while. Since long and luxurious baths are no longer an option (remember those days, hey Capetonians?) I’ve taken to another little self-care regime: concocting random homemade face masks with healthy ingredients from my pantry. Even though I’d hardly call myself a DIY beauty connoisseur, my little experiments have been super fun so far and I’ve even discovered three go-to home-made face mask recipes to try:

1. AVOCADO, CACAO & HONEY

16 Jul 5 House Plants That Will Purify Your Home (And Are Easy to Care For)!

Posted at 15:22h in Faithful to Nature, Holistic Health, Home, Lifestyle & Wellness, Plants by Nadia Krige 9 Comments

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It’s amazing how uplifting it can be to bring just the smallest bit of greenery into your home. More than their aesthetic appeal, however, leafy plants are also exceptionally useful additions to your environment. They are, of course, natural air fresheners, absorbing carbon dioxide and...