Soap is one of our oldest cosmetics, and equally ancient is the alchemy involved in making soaps. The once beautiful bar of soap however has a speckled history and has unfortunately followed a similar pattern to most of our mass produced goods. The good news...
Psyllium This is a plant that's rich in soluble fibre, like oat bran, but is far more versatile. It mops up toxins (cholesterol too) and helps clear them out. Stir powdered psyllium, into juice to help cleanse your colon, or have psyllium-fortified Bran Buds for breakfast. Organic...
We asked Paul who started Vondi's (a company specialising in holistic Pet Nutrition) to tell us a bit more about his motivation in starting a natural pet range that includes gentle but effective pet repellents, washes, sprays and immune boosters. This stunning range is of...
With the constant bad news that we subjected to from our media every time we climb into our cars and turn on our radios, every time we turn on our televisions or open our newspapers, this may seem like an absurd question to ask. But...
The history of the bed of nails starts in India...
The skin is the largest eliminatory organ in the body, which is why skin and coat problems are often the first indicators of poor health and care. Yet, almost every pet suffers from some sort of skin condition. Even veterinarians are lost when it comes...
Touch like a smile can brighten and heal a person's spirit in just a moment. Touch can make us feel reassured and loved when a moment ago we felt insecure or troubled. Touch is an important way for us to connect with one another, to...
Scent-preferences are highly personal and subjective. Why is it that certain scents will transport one person with delight, but will be offensive to another? Our scent associations are directly linked to our memories. In one survey, for example, responses to the question 'What are your...
If you are going to give gifts this year, we hope you are able to find gifts that are locally made; beautifully crafted and sustainable in their nature. To help you on this fun filled quest, we have chosen some very special products that are...
Rising concerns about the harmful effects of hair colour have drawn many back to the old-fashioned methods of hair-lightening and of course like all things natural, there is a world of other options if you want to enhance your hair colour naturally. Subtly enhancing your hair...