The art of healing our bodies via scent. Aromatherapy uses the burning or steaming of essential oils and herbs to create fragrances that medicinally improve the health of the body, mind, and spirit. A holistic style of treatment, aromatherapy is a practice that is known to help lift your mood ...

Just because you can’t party like it’s 1999 right now doesn’t mean that you should skip on your dip! Of course, dips and spreads don’t have to be kept just as appetizers. They make great side dishes and condiments and are a super effortless way to add tons of flavour to a dish. These delicious ...

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a hormone-related response that’s experienced by an estimated 80% of women every month at around the usual time of their periods. Symptoms typically begin after ovulation (around a week before menstruation) and can last until the first day of the period. No one knows ...

Cauliflower should by no means be regarded as a boring vegetable! Instead, we should acknowledge it as being highly flexible and versatile, as the multitude of ways in which it can be served will rarely disappoint. Being high in fibre and vitamin C, this veggie is available all year round, with its ...

Now we're getting deeper into winter, it's officially the season to sit back, relax and savour those cosy nights at home by the fire, mug in hand. Herbal teas are an ideal gift to give to friends, family members and even that special someone to make those nights in extra toasty and warm. Keep ...

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a chemical substance found in the cannabis (Sativa) plant. There are over 80 chemicals in this plant, with delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) being the primary active ingredient. However, cannabidiol (THC) properties are also found in the plant, in small quantities. Read on for ...

We’ve got every reason to love potatoes: they’re solid, energy-packed, cheap, trusty orbs of carbs (which are filled with a surprising amount of antioxidants)! If prepared wrong, though, they can look and taste a little on the sad side. Nobody wants one of those undercooked roast potatoes - white, ...

Broccoli not only possesses beauty in its appearance, it has the advantage of being packed with minerals, vitamins, and nutrients. It is part of the edible plant family named Brassica oleracea and is very closely related to the cruciferous family of vegetables which include kale and cabbage. There ...

With the recent launch of the government obesity strategy, it follows that we should all be more mindful about the foods we’re consuming. One particular issue is our sugar intake, as these often exceed the recommended daily allowance. Adults should be aiming to consume less than 90g of sugar daily, ...

Government guidelines recommend 30g of fibre per day to sustain a healthy, balanced diet, however evidence shows that the average adult consumes less than 20g daily. Our previous articles; Top 5 Super Cheap High-Fibre Vegetables and Top 5 Health Benefits of Dietary Fibre, discussed the importance ...