Mobility and fitness
“Health is a state of complete mental, social and physical well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”
World Health Organization (1948)
We live in a diverse world and there is a wonderful balance between body, mind and our environment. In our Insights articles you can explore more about healthy living in harmony.
5 herbs for external application instead of painkillers
Many of us will experience pain at some point in our life. Here are...
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Healing muscles and joints with essential oils: Recipes from an aromatherapist
All of us need relief from sore muscles and joints from time to time,...
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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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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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The birth of nutraceuticals
Find out how nutraceuticals first evolved and are now a booming industry bringing the...
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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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An Ayurvedic perspective on arthritis
The seasonal change that takes place moving from the heat of summer to the...
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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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Perceptions of herbal medicine in the media
Do we abandon the potential benefits of botanicals to uphold outdated prejudices, or do...
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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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Herbal festival survival guide
Explore our top herbal tips for making the most out of your festival and...
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Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra is a powerful relaxation meditation technique performed in the lying position. It...
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