Health

Lately we’ve had a lot of people asking about Schisandra so we thought we’d tell you a bit more about it & the many benefits for you and your family: Schisandra chinensis commonly known as “Chinese Magnolia Vine”, from the Schisandraceae family. Traditionally the fruit/berry is used in medicinal healing.  It is a decidious woody climbing […]

The most important thing you can do to prevent most any illness is to wash your hands frequently with handmade soap.  Washing hands reduces the risk of transmission of viruses and bacteria.  It is one of the greatest single advances in medicine.  Soap combined with water binds onto grime enabling dirt and more importantly germs

A lot of people love their Earl Grey tea but before those of you who turn your nose up at the flowery bouquet of E.G. turn away, perhaps you would like to try this little E.G. venture:   Earl Grey Chocolate Cake!! The flavour is beautiful, flowers & chocolate the perfect combination!   Heat your

How does Moroccan Argan Oil help you?  This is how: 1. Soften dry skin 2. Heal acne blemishes & scarring 3. Soften cuticles 4. Minimise fine lines 5. Treats split ends 6. Kiss frizzy hair goodbye 7. Protection against the harsh weather 8. Reduces skin irritations 9. Heals scratches & imperfections 10. Regulates sebum secretion

Our skin is the first line of defense against the environment whether it be from wind, rain, cold, heat, sun, chemicals, bacteria, these in moderation we can generally manage, but when we’re exposed in excess our skin starts to show signs of aging.   How do we help our skin?? We can look to our diet

Winter is here and it got me to thinking of what we can do to keep our immune system healthy during this time.  Whenever I feel like I’m under the weather I take the following: Hot Organic Cider Vinegar Drink with added 1/2 teaspoon organic turmeric and a pinch of organic cayenne, this mix not

“Moroccan Mint Tea” ceremoniously prepared in front of guests and formal occasions, a drink of hospitality and traditionally prepared by men, in particular the head of the family & considered very impolite to refuse it.  Green Tea is believed to have entered Morocco in the 18th century via China, Morocco is believed to be the

The key thing to remember when applying anything to our skin is that it will absorb into our body and enter our bloodstream.  This is why it is important to avoid personal care products containing questionable ingredients/chemicals.  We need to be just as careful with what we put on our skin as we are with

The following is an article from Dr Mercola on the potential of Withania somnifera (Ashwaghanda). By Dr. Mercola Ashwagandha is a small evergreen perennial herb that grows up to nearly 5 feet tall. Common names used for ashwagandha include: Winter Cherry, Withania somnifera (Latin botanical name), and Indian Ginseng to name a few. Regardless of

High intake of flavanones, a subclass of flavonoids associated with a 19% lower risk for ischemic stroke.  Researchers:  (Aedin Cassidy PhD:Eric B. Rim, ScD; Ellis J. O’Reilly, ScD; Giancarlo Logroscino, MD, PhD; Stephanie E. Chiuve, ScD; Kathryn M. Rexrode, MD, MPH) from Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, United Kingdom, over a 14