Ooom is named after the Primordial Word "OM", which in ancient Hindu traditions is said to express perfect harmony, and carrying the Universal vibration believed to calm and soothe, even exalt. Modern living is busy, and stressful and many people tend to randomly snack at any time. Ooom claims to ...

Dr. Thuli Whitehouse is an NHS GP, social prescribing advocate, mom and yoga instructor. She is working tirelessly to bring the many psychophysical and wellness benefits of yoga into mainstream healthcare practice. Her reasons for doing so include educating patients toward more personalised ...

Baru (or Dipteryx alata) is a species of the Fabaceae legume family. The tree is referred to as the “Baruzeiro” (in Portuguese) and its produce “castanha de baru” (literally baru nut) or “amêndoa de baru” (baru almond). We find the Baru tree in the Cerrado savanna, an area in midwest Brazil (the ...

As a fermented drink, kombucha aims to improve gut health and its popularity is definitely growing. We had the chance recently to sample Captain Kombucha's range of products, described on their website as “a legendary, fermented drink, rich in antioxidants, with unique medicinal properties that can ...

Every household should have a fruit bowl. Whether it stands with pride, overflowing with an abundance of rainbow colours and shapes with a bit of panache, or it sits on the side filled with just the basics only, it’s a necessity. Fruit provides not only a healthy alternative to a sweet afternoon ...

"Teas should do more than quench your thirst", is the bold philosophy of Buddha Teas, aiming that every sip provides you with the very best nature has to offer. Buddha Teas contain fresh organic herbs and tea leaves that bring you healthful properties to enrich your life, as well as making sure the ...

With over 400 billion cups consumed every year, coffee is certainly one of the world’s most popular drinks. So many of us can’t - or won’t - get through the day without it (this writer included). But a cup of coffee may provide more than just an energy boost. Coffee contains hundreds of ...

Here's a recipe given with kind permission from Dr Rupy Aujla, taken from his new book "The Doctor's Kitchen: Eat to Beat Illness" - out now via Harper Thorsons. Read on for how to make Dr Rupy's Baked Rainbow Chard With Apricots & Walnuts. Whenever I see beautiful rainbow chard on the shelves ...

We all love to snack on these delicious natural powerhouses, but have you ever wondered what the difference is between raw and roasted nuts? Whatever your preference, read on for Raw Nuts vs Roasted Nuts: Which are Healthier for You? What are Raw Nuts? A raw nut is simply a nut that has not ...

Eating a vegetarian diet isn’t nearly as uncommon as it once was with many people making the switch due to its association with improved health outcomes including lower levels of obesity, a reduced risk of heart disease and lower blood pressure. Research has shown that vegetarians tend to consume a ...