Digestion and nutrition
“The life of all living beings is based on food, and all the world seeks food. Complexion, clarity, good voice, long life, understanding, happiness, satisfaction, strength and intelligence all come from food.” – Charaka Samhita
There is a wide variety of approaches to diet and digestive health. In our Insights articles you can explore more on weight, digestion, herbal health and nutrition.
Herbal treatment for IBS
IBS is a common debilitating condition that can be treated effectively with herbs. We...
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The best herbs for the microbiome
We explain what the microbiome is and what herbs you can use to keep...
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The impact of pesticides on the gut microbiome: A closer look at health risks
Pesticides are heavily used in modern life, but what effect do they have on...
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Crap food leads to crap health: Why do we put up with it?
We know that good quality, nutritious food optimises health and prevents disease but we...
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5 herbs instead of laxatives
Many of us will experience a bout of constipation at some point in our...
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Plants and the gut microbiome: Prebiotics and postbiotics
In this major review, we consider the astonishing implications of discoveries that each of...
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5 herbs instead of antacids
Herbalist Simon Mills explores how to use herbs to reduce acid-associated problems, such as...
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Too busy for health? The link between our fast-paced lives, nutrition and psychology
We know what is healthy, but why do we find ourselves eating unhealthy food?...
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The effects of modern life on our gut health and what to do about it
With the advent of ultra-processed foods and the over-use of pharmaceuticals, what do we...
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Bitters: Why herbalists love them and how they help digestion
In botanical medicine, we value the gentle but consistent effects bitters have in promoting...
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Herbs suitable for diabetics
Type 2 diabetes is increasingly common in industrially developed societies. Simon Mills explores the...
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Balancing oestrogen
Elevated oestrogen dominance are some of the most common factors associated with breast, uterine...
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Healing the Whole
How herbs are changing the face of the world through a holistic approach to...
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Getting the dose right
Getting the dosage right is key to a successful treatment. Here we will look...
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Green gold: The incredible benefits of matcha
Matcha is a unique form of bright emerald green tea. Here we discuss its...
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Healthy oils: Good and bad fats
Fat can be healthy, you just have to pick the right ones. We will...
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Healthy weight
Maintaining a balanced body weight and appearance is a constant pressure in the modern...
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Ayurveda and immunity: Thriving the Ayurvedic way
Ayurveda presents some excellent philosophy and guidance on how we can maintain a healthy...
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Relaxation: Herbs that help you relax
We all need to relax sometimes. Modern living is stressful and our adrenal glands...
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The joys of being a vegetarian
The vegetarian world is a colourful, nutritious and exciting place; perhaps more than you...
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The lipid layer: Medas dhatu, health and balanced weight
Our lipid layer protects, comforts and nourishes our whole body. Here we delve into...
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Turmeric, rather a lot more than curcumin
Curcumin is undoubtedly a key active medicinal constituent found in turmeric but there is...
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Rainbow food and phytonutrients
Many of the very compounds that protect plants from attack also have an immensely...
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Adaptogens: Herbs to manage stress and stressful situations
Adaptogens help the body to adapt, adjust and recalibrate itself depending on our emotional...
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Tea: The original health drink?
So, is tea drinking good for you? As is so often the case when...
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Your Ayurvedic menstrual cycle
In Ayurveda, the menstrual cycle has its very own Vata, Kapha and Pitta stage....
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What is detoxification?
Traditional systems of healthcare have used purification and cleansing techniques for centuries, here we...
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Skin inflammations in Ayurveda
Skin inflammations are becoming increasingly common, with atopic dermatitis or eczema affecting 1–3% of...
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Our caffeine and sugar culture: How to combat cravings naturally
We discuss some home truths about sugar, coffee and caffeine including its origins, evolution...
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From food to capsule
Is our modern day desire to want to ingest concentrated nutrients in the form...
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Ulcerative colitis and dysentery
In this article we will consider dysentery, known as pravahika, from the standpoint of...
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The Ayurvedic approach to digestive health and nutrition
In this article Sebastian Pole looks at the Ayurvedic perspective of how both the...
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Seasonal eating and fasting with Ayurveda
Our digestive system adapts to the seasons throughout the year. Herbalist Sebastian Pole explores...
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