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Fresh versus dried herbs

Dried herbs are versatile and easy to use but for many herbalists, fresh herbs are essential if you want the best quality tinctures. Here’s how to get the best out of your herbs.

Why doing good can do you good

Several studies suggest that doing voluntary work, can actually improve well being by supporting better mental function and strength, more physical activity, and lower stress.

Natural remedies for ‘stomach flu’

Apart from time, rest and fluids, there’s no real ‘cure’ for stomach flu; but there is plenty you can do to support your body while it recovers

Good reasons to love your broccoli

Low in calories and rich in nutrients there’s a lot to love about broccoli. Here’s just a few of the things it can do to keep you healthy.

Are we sleep-deprived or just darkness-deprived?

Is a world that is lit up 24/7 making sleep less effective? More evidence that spending time in the dark is the best way to ensure you wake up refreshed and restored.

Eating polluted fish disrupts the body’s ability to detox

Choosing ‘safe’ fish is essential as scientists find that environmental pollutants found in fish disrupt the body’s ability to expel harmful toxins.

Practical tips for computer eye strain

Computer eye strain is becoming more of a problem as we live more of out lives online. Here’s some things that can help.

Talc’s disturbing link with ovarian cancer

Courts in the US have recently awarded substantial damages in two cases of women who claim that long-term use of talc caused their ovarian cancer. Here’s some things to consider.

UV radiation: the risks and benefits of a healthy glow

Regular exposure to the sun has multiple health benefits – and a few risks – so getting just the right amount is an important balancing act.

If being too clean makes us sick, why isn’t getting dirty the solution?

If being ‘too clean’ is messing with our immune systems, then, surely all we need to do is get dirty – right? Actually, it may not be as simple as that…