A great alternative to coffee to give you the warm hit many of us crave in the morning. A spicy and delicious beverage helps to kick start digestion while providing anti-inflammatory effects to your diet.  If you make excess, put it in the fridge and drink it cold, use it in a smoothie or flavour […]

A matcha latte is a tea latte made with green tea powder and steamed milk. Matcha replaces the espresso in a traditional cafe latte, giving it a brilliant green color and lightly bitter flavor. Most coffeeshops offer a hot and iced version of this drink but making your own at home can be a very […]

Dandelion roots have a rich, coffee- and chocolate-like flavour without sending you on a caffeine-fuelled rollercoaster. Instead, you get a sustained shot of balanced energy and a rich source of antioxidants. Making your own at home is highly satisfying! INGREDIENTS 5 tsp dried roasted dandelion root 2 cups water & 2 cups nut or oat […]

Many herbs are contraindicated in pregnancy, especially when taken internally as some may cause uterine contractions or cause a miscarriage due to their astringent effects. It is best to seek the advice of a Healthcare professional if you intend to use herbs internally. It is generally recommended not to use any herbs during pregnancy, especially […]

There are many reasons why people experience headaches, it is a multifactorial problem which requires support of all systems which are affected. Some common causes may be linked to hormonal imbalances, food intolerances, liver intolerances, bowel congestion, high or low blood pressure, structural misalignment, nutrient deficiencies, side-effects to medications, tiredness, stress or digestive complaints and […]

It is recommended to speak to your doctor concerning your symptoms and please make further investigations into why you are experiencing severe menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhoea). Tests are of benefit to find the cause behind your symptoms and to also rule out any physical causes such as polycystitic ovaries, endometriosis, uterine fibroids or pelvic inflammatory disease. […]

Common symptoms of menopause are hot flushes, excessive perspiration, night sweats and heat based symptoms. Other symptoms women may experience are a loss of sexual desire, dry skin and vagina, nervousness and anxiety, headaches, insomnia, fatigue, irritability, urinary frequency and muscle and joint pain. Menopause is not a condition/ disease but rather a shift in […]

Sleep patterns are influenced by many factors i.e. stress, hormones, working habits, nutritional status, chronic illnesses, pharmaceutical medications, anxiety, overactive mind and stimulants. Correcting sleep imbalances is a long term goal and implementing a range of healthy lifestyle changes can be helpful in order to establish a sleep/ awake cycle and reinforce these changes. VALERIAN […]

The herb Tribulus terrestris has gained popularity of the past decade as a herbal medicine used by sports people to increase energy, stamina and endurance. It was used in Ancient Greece and India as a restorative or physical rejuvenation tonic. In China it is used for conditions affecting the kidneys, liver, immune and cardiovascular systems. […]

Calendula also known as Marigold has been widely used topically to treat minor cuts and reduce scarring. Calendula may help to reduce scarring due to the the action of some the constituents which promote epithelial growth and enhance immune responses. Other actions that contribute to wound healing are an increase in epithelialization time, increase in […]