Activated charcoal - the deep, rich black ingredient found in some of our natural scrubs and sponges - is a skincare ingredient that's been getting a lot of attention lately. What is this stuff, and why all the beauty buzz? Activated charcoal (also called activated carbon)...
Growing those lustrous, silky locks you’ve always wanted is simpler than you think, with a little natural hair care know-how. Ordinary hair treatments are typically full of harsh synthetic ingredients; the “bad guys” that strip your hair and your scalp of their natural lubricating oils,...
Let your skin breathe a sigh of relief, with the help of healing ozone. This is one of the most natural products you can use on your skin, but also one of the most powerful. What is Ozone? Ozone gas is a powerful, activated form of oxygen,...
Pain is your body's way of letting you know that something is wrong, and that something needs to change. Pharmaceutical painkillers offer a quick fix; but in the long run they won't do your body any favours. Luckily, there is an abundance of herbal, natural...
“Oil pulling” is a phrase we’ve been hearing a lot lately in natural health circles; so what exactly is it, should you try it, and if so why? Well, if your pearly whites are looking a little dull, or you notice you’re still afflicted with...
Happy, healthy relationships can bring us so much joy; and when your body and mind are in healthy, harmonious balance, you'll find you enjoy greater harmony in your relationship too. Good sexual health is a big part of an overall healthy relationship, and health-conscious couples...
The concept of Functional Medicine is one that's generating a great deal of interest in the world of health care. In a world where the typical doctor's visit means long queues, crowded waiting rooms, hurried appointments and hasty prescriptions, more and more people are turning...
If you still think of seaweed as just the slimy and somewhat smelly plant washed up on your local beach...
Skyr (pronounced "skeer") is a cultured dairy product similar to ultra-thick yoghurt, and a long-time staple in Icelandic cuisine. It may have been around for centuries, but this treat from the frozen north has recently started a red-hot trend, as more people discover the health...
