By Suzanne Laurie, Nutritionist

Forget cosmetic surgery, the elixir of life is probably sitting in your fridge! Some foods are fantastically age defying, and better still, all are delicious, and some a bit naughty!

Blueberries
Blueberries are full of antioxidants, including vitamin >> More Info

Natural hair care remedies can be made at home if you have the time and inclination. They do work wonders no doubt, without  the need to spend hundreds of pounds or subject your hair to harsh chemicals.

Moreover, you are also helping >> More Info

There is a lot you can do to help with stress with your diet.

The B Vitamins will help nourish and protect the nervous system. During times of stress the body will use more B vitamins and as they are water >> More Info

Having healthy hair is not just about using expensive hair products, a lot depends on your diet, after all your hair must be fed from the inside too!

Important foods for hair are legumes, dark green vegetables, nuts, grains, low fat >> More Info

As the old adage goes, to look young and naturally beautiful, you have to nurture your inside. Most fruits and vegetables are full of antioxidants and vitamins vital for good skin. Antioxidants are essential to help ward off free radicals >> More Info

Omega oils, also known as EFA’s (Essential Fatty Acids) are crucial for our diet as our body cannot produce them. Good vegetarian sources of these oils are Flax Seed Oil, Hemp Seed oil, Avocado oil and Evening Primrose oil.

These oils >> More Info

Dozy days and restless nights, how much sleep do you really need?

By Emma-lee Strachan

If you wake up feeling tired, you’re not alone. Almost a quarter of the population frequently experiences sleeping difficulties, and 16% of Britons regularly start the day >> More Info

By Emma-lee Strachan

Dry body brushing – also called skin brushing - is one of the best ways to care for your skin. It helps to break up fatty deposits, aids in lymphatic drainage and detoxification, and stimulates circulation on top >> More Info

By Suzanne Laurie

Who doesn’t suffer from a little flatulence every now and again? Not many of us, however it can become a slightly embarrassing problem if every now and again becomes >> More Info

If a few pounds have piled on but a summer full of lettuce leaves and rice cakes isn’t for you – we are here to help! The goods news >> More Info

By Emma-lee Strachan

Diabetes is a serious condition that is becoming increasingly common in the Western world. Over 4% of men and 3% of women in England have diagnosed diabetes. However, not >> More Info

By Suzanne Laurie

Finding foods that are completely free of additives is an almost impossible task, and frankly not one that many of us have the time or >> More Info

Dandruff - an all too common cause of an itchy flaky scalp.

Dandruff is one of the most common conditions affecting the scalp. Skin cells on the scalp are constantly being renewed, >> More Info

By Emma-lee Strachan

A hangover is caused by a combination of dehydration, vitamin depletion and the toxic byproducts created when your body is trying to break down the alcohol.

A hangover generally won’t stop until the >> More Info

By Suzanne Laurie

We are constantly being told what we should and shouldn’t eat, and what is and isn’t good for us…..so you probably think you know all there is to know about healthy eating. But >> More Info

How to cure dry elbows and cracked heels

Soft dainty feet and elbows are a must to complete any look! Nothing is more unattractive then the unruly soles of your feet and dry parched elbows. Its always the finishing touches that make >> More Info

A combination of natural superfoods high in antioxidants, like fruits and other anti aging foods, has been shown to be the key to a long and healthy life.
Foods such as Quinoa, Barley Grass, Turmeric, Spirulina, are >> More Info

Some of the most exciting news coming from the beauty industry is the power of nutrients and minerals to give skin a more radiant, healthy and youthful glow.

When combined with a good diet, the right dietary supplements can help >> More Info

There are many Spirulina health benefits that make it a very popular health food.

Spirulina is a blue-green edible algae. It is a natural whole food that has nourished people >> More Info

By Emma-lee Strachan

It is a common known fact that very few of us manage to keep our noble New Year’s resolutions. As the year moves on, our fervour for holding fast to our resolutions fades with it. If you haven’t >> More Info

Stressful situations take their toll on you and deplete the body of the Vitamins B6 and Vitmain B5 especially. It is important to replenish these when required. During stress, nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin >> More Info

Deficiencies in certain vitamins, minerals, amino acids and enzymes may disrupt sleep. Calcium, magnesium, B vitamins, folic acid and melatonin deficiencies may impair sleep.

Calcium, especially when >> More Info

Thinning hair or losing hair is always a cause of stress, and almost works in vicious cycle,  the more you see your hair fall, the more you stress over it and the cycle continues.

There are many causes of hair loss, >> More Info

Although most vitamins and minerals can be derived from a healthy and varied diet, there are times when the body needs supplementation particularly when going through a stressful period or just to boost  general wellbeing.

Minerals and vitamins especially beneficial for the >> More Info

Not drinking enough water causes the skin to become dehydrated. At least 8-10 glasses of water are recommended each day to keep the skin at hydrated and prevent dry skin.

Vitamins good for the skin are A and C. These >> More Info

Natural hair care products do way more than all those over hyped hair products that cost more than they are worth.

Applying hair oil has been an age old practise in Asia, more so India where is it endorsed by the ancient >> More Info

Thinning hair or losing hair is always a cause of stress, and almost works in vicious cycle, the more you see your hair fall, the more you stress over it and the cycle continues.

There are many causes of hair loss>> More Info

As eczema becomes more common, more people are trying to find a natural treatment or natural cream for this itchy skin condition. Using natural remedies to help clear eczema will result in less harm to the skin, fewer >> More Info

Some of the most exciting news coming from the beauty industry is the power of nutrients and minerals to give skin a more radiant, healthy and youthful >> More Info

Hemp seed oil is one of the most nutritious oils and has numerous health benefits. It is known as one of nature’s superfoods.

Hemp seeds contain the most balanced and richest natural single source of Essential Fatty Acids for human consumption. >> More Info

Aromatherapy is a therapy using natural oils from flowers, fruits and other parts of plants to improve physical and mental well being. These oils are known as Essential oils.

Aromatherapy takes a holistic approach to healing by considering the whole person >> More Info

Some of the most exciting news coming from the beauty industry is the power of nutrients and minerals to give skin a more radiant, healthy and youthful glow.

Creams and lotions you put on >> More Info

The skin is the largest organ of the body and its health depends on many factors, both internal and external.

A healthy and varied diet and drinking plenty of water is essential of course, but there are skin supplements >> More Info

Everyone wants beautiful hair, while some of us are blessed with beautiful tresses; some of us have to work harder at it. You can eat well and ensure you are helping your hair as much as possible.

For those times when >> More Info

Eczema is a very common skin condition, and usually appears in childhood, but there are many who continue to be affected by eczema and will suffer from occasional flare-ups throughout their lives.

Most Eczema treatments are to provide relief from the >> More Info

Eczema is a very common skin condition, and usually appears in childhood, but there are many who continue to be affected by eczema and will suffer from occasional flare-ups throughout their lives.

Most Eczema treatments are to provide relief from the >> More Info

Eczema is a common skin condition and a large percentage of these Eczema sufferers are children. There are many creams for eczema, some natural and some that may be prescribed. As a natural remedy for eczema, creams are >> More Info

Here is our great summer nutritional superfood smoothie recipe for anti aging and good youthful health.

You will need per person

• One half of a large, ripe Avocado, peeled & seeded (if not a fan of Avocado >> More Info

Hemp seed oil is one of the most nutritious oils and has numerous health benefits. It is known as one of nature’s superfoods.

Hemp seeds contain the most balanced and richest natural single source of Essential Fatty Acids for human >> More Info

Flax Seed oil has become quite renowned for its health benefits. It’s become what you call the buzzword and sales for this nondescript looking seed and its oil have risen over the past few years.

Flax seed oil also known as >> More Info

What is it Bee Pollen?

Bee pollen is created by bees from the pollen of the male stamen of flowers. Worker bees collect and transport the pollen granules back to their nest within specifically structured hairs on their hind legs called ‘pollen >> More Info

The Argan nut comes from the Argan tree and grows only in the South Western part of Morocco. From these Argan nuts, a very nutritious oil is extracted which is renowned for its antiaging properties. This antioxidant rich oil has >> More Info

Swine flu cases are on the rise and the number is expected to rise in the Autumn. There are 9000 confirmed cases in the UK according to the Times Online.  Dr Nick Phin, who is head of pandemic flu planning >> More Info

Demand for anti aging creams, lotions and potions have soared in the past 10 years. Although natural remedies and paraben free creams for anti aging are preferred by many, there are a huge number of women who opt for the >> More Info

Turmeric has been used in India for over 2500 years and its medicinal properties and health benefits have always been renowned in the sub continent. Now in the West, Turmeric’s medicinal properties are slowly revealing >> More Info

Your immune system is one of the most important systems within the body. Immune boosting foods, herbs and vitamins are essential in your diet especially now when we have the Swine flu cases on the rise. One is constantly >> More Info

More and more mothers have begun to use Fennel Water as a herbal remedy to ease colic babies.

Colic is a common occurrence that usually affects babies in the first few weeks of their lives, but can go on for about >> More Info

About 70% of menstruating women suffer some sort of PMS symptoms. The dreaded mood swings, back ache, irrational behaviour, bloating, eating binges, irritability, fatigue, breast tenderness are all some of the symptoms experienced by women usually a week before the >> More Info

A good massage oil is most important to feel the full benefits of a therapeutic massage. Besides the added benefit of moisturising and toning the skin a good massage oil will help you glide over the skin easily and knead those >> More Info

What is a natural shampoo or a SLS free shampoo?

There are a numerous cosmetics and body care products that may describe their contents as natural. It is important to realise that natural can sometimes be an ambiguous term, and to really >> More Info

Skullcap and Valerian have become quite well known herbs for their efficacy, especially with sleep problems and for the relaxation of the mind.

Skullcap is a native North American herb and grows especially within the southern states of the USA. Skullcap quiets >> More Info

Triphala is a unique herbal formulation, the only one of its kind, which has been formulated by using three separate herbs by Ayurveda, the ancient Indian science of health. It is the herb of choice especially for digestive problems and complaints. >> More Info

Rough feet with cracked heels are not a pretty sight!

The poor feet bear the brunt of it all, trussed away in uncomfortable high heels, in the cold and in the heat, your tippy toes can get a bit dry, rough and >> More Info

With urinary tract infections so hugely common especially among women, natural cures or herbal remedies for UTI are much sought after by those who prefer to seek a complementary treatment or a holistic therapy for this condition.

Natural and herbal remedies may >> More Info

Rosehip Oil is pressed seed oil extracted from the seeds of the wild rose bush which grows wild in the southern Andes. Rosehip seed oil contains Vitamin A, which helps to delay the effects of skin aging, assists with cell regeneration, >> More Info

An exfoliating facial scrub is a bathroom essential. Exfoliation helps get rid of the dead skin cells and exposes the new fresh skin underneath. When you find your moisturiser and your foundation seems to sit on the skin surface, giving it >> More Info

There are lots of fantastic recipes for beauty treatments that you can make at home to condition your hair back to its glory. It just takes some enthusiasm and a little time. Thrifty home beauty recipes are becoming hugely popular, and >> More Info

Dry skin can make your skin look older than it is, and look and feel unattractive. Nothing beats that wonderful smooth skin feeling when your skin is glistening, moisturised and soft. You not only feel better but look better too. >> More Info

A latest new article from Reuters Health NEW YORK (Reuters Health) reports on Milk Thistle, a herb used since ancient times to treat liver ailments.

The Reuters report writes that Milk Thistle may help reduce the liver damage caused by >> More Info

The Neem tree is sacred in India because of its life-protecting properties. Widely used within India and is deeply rooted within Ayurvedic medicine, Neem is known as a powerful cleansing herb, in fact Neem is renowned for its ability to >> More Info

Amla or Amaliki is incredibly renowned in Ayurveda as the fruit of longevity. It is packed with antioxidants and has the ability to promote rejuvenation in many of the body's vital systems. It helps provide strength and a >> More Info

Ashwagandha is an Ayurvedic herb that is also called the Indian Winter Cherry. A herb that is known for rejuvenating the body and fighting  fatigue, in Ayurveda.

Ashwagandha is one of the most important herbs in Ayurveda and hold >> More Info

Shatavari is also known as Indian asparagus, and grown is the tropical regions of India, parts of Asia and Africa. In Ayurveda, the ancient Indian science of health, Shatavari is known as the “plant of one hundred roots” and is >> More Info

Brahmi is an Ayurdevic herb that is known for its abilities in memory boosting and promoting mind alertness. Its memory enhancing properties have also made it the ‘brain tonic’ and has been used for many years by ancient Indian >> More Info

Unrefined organic Avocado oil is a dark green olive colour and is a very deep penetrating oil which feeds the skin and helps delay the signs of ageing skin. It is rich in essential fatty acids which makes it very good >> More Info

Sesame is probably oldest cultivated crop world. It can trace origins back the fertile crescent early as BC. Its cultivation in Mesopotamia dates to 1600BC before spreading throughout Persia, Ancient Egypt and even China – where its use has been recorded >> More Info

Coconuts are prolific across the tropical parts of the world and have been used for thousands of years as food source. Virgin Coconut oil is produced from the coconut flesh and has been traditionally used for skin moisturising and hair conditioning. >> More Info

The history of Evening Primrose oil's health benefits date back to its use by early Native Americans as a natural anti inflammatory  and to treat asthma. Evening primrose can be found in many parts of North America and is also grown >> More Info

Hemp seeds come from an edible type of Cannabis sativa, a plant belonging to the same family as hops and fig trees. Hemp has been cultivated for over 6000 years, far longer than crops like soy beans have. This useful plant >> More Info

Native to Asia and the Middle East, sweet Almonds have been used throughout history in many forms- as a food source, medicinally and as a skin treatment. The sweet almond tree is a deciduous tree which grows to between 4 and >> More Info

The Apricot tree is a  member of the rose family originating from Central and East Asia. The fruit, rich in vitamins is used to produce the pleasant smelling Apricot Kernel Oil. Apricot Kernel Oil is very mild natural oil, often used >> More Info

Jojoba was well known and used by the early Native Americans and Mexican peoples. A slow-growing woody shrub, jojoba is presently also commercially cultivated on plantations all around the world in countries including Argentina, Australia, Chile, Egypt, Israel, Mexico, Peru, and >> More Info

Flax seed also known as Linseed is an ancient grain that has been used for its health benefits by people for thousands of years. Today it is being looked at as an equivalent to fish oil because of the antioxidants and >> More Info

Rosehip seed has recently soared in popularity as it is believed to be the best oil available for anti-ageing and skin rejuvenation. Numerous scientific studies have also taken place which have produced substantial evidence supporting the use of Rosehip Seed oil. >> More Info

Castor oil has been used medicinally for about 4,000 years and the castor bean plant is cultivated in hot climates around the world, especially Africa, southern Asia and South America. The plant has large, palm-shaped leaves, green flowers, and prickly red >> More Info