Read on for more inspirational and natural eco content!
Loving the skin you’re in is so easy when you give your body the right nutrition. Your skin is your body’s largest organ; it covers about 2 square meters (22 square feet) of space; it’s full of touch and pain receptors, a variety specialised cells and home to its very own microbiome of around 1000 bacteria species! Skin is super-special, and it’s so very important that you give it the care it needs. Skincare isn’t just about caring for the outside with cleansers, lotions and oils; it starts with feeding your skin from the inside out, by following the right sort of diet for your individual skin type. Faithful to Nature has put together a handy guide to help you eat right for your skin’s needs.

If you’re looking for a healthy replacement for all your favourite bread-based treats – breakfast muffins, cinnamon rolls, even shortcake – these gluten-free biscuits are just what you need. Made with our wholesome coconut flour, they go with any filling or topping, sweet or savoury. Plus they’re super-easy to make!

Approximately 71% of your planet’s surface is covered in water; your own body is made of around 65% water; simply put, water is life! There’s really nothing like quenching your thirst with a tall glass of sparkling-fresh water; sadly, with so many chemicals in our environment today, the water you drink isn’t as pure as you might think. That’s why companies like *Waterwise Inc. are dedicated to doing what they do – creating state-of-the-art water purification products, to help you and your loved ones enjoy the cleanest and healthiest water possible.

body-health-hints

Those common aches, pains and irritations might be a bother, but did you know they’re actually allies in the fight against illness? Your body has an amazingly complex “alarm system”, a way of sending early warning signals to alert you to common ailments. The key to good health is listening to your body, and treating the underlying cause of these common symptoms. Here's a list of the most common signs your body might be sending you - plus our top product picks for treating those common ailments.

maple-syrup

Nothing beats a hot stack of fluffy pancakes or a freshly-baked waffle, topped with a golden drizzle of maple syrup – and while most of us think of it as a guilty indulgence, you might be surprised to know it’s actually one of the healthiest sugar substitutes out there. Find out more about this remarkable natural nectar, and what makes it so good for you! We’ll also fill you in on what makes “grade B” maple syrup the best of the bunch.

aloe-vera-juice

The indigenous aloe plant really is one of Africa’s green gems; this spiky succulent is just loaded with more than 200 vitamins, minerals and enzymes, making it a head-to-toe healing gift from nature. Whether you use it as a skin care treatment or enjoy it in your favourite refreshing drinks, aloe is truly amazing. The most commonly used aloe species are aloe vera and aloe ferox; you’ll find plenty of healing goodies at our online store made with both these ingredients. Here’s a look at just what makes aloe so incredible:

Gluten-Free Chickpea Flour & Chocolate Chip Cookies These baked goodies are the perfect treat to enjoy with a hot cup of tea, coffee or hot cocoa this winter! Made with our fab chickpea flour (also known as besan), these are naturally gluten-free cookies with added protein and fibre. Indulgent, wholesome and easy to make – ideal for baking on a winter day.

winter-kapha-season

If you’ve got a case of the “Winter Blues”, feeling sleepy, sluggish and depressed, you may be feeling the effects of “Kapha Season”. The three Ayurvedic types, or Doshas, each relate to a certain combination of the five elements; Air, Water, Fire, Earth and Ether. The Kapha Dosha is ruled by the elements Water and Earth. Winter, so often characterised by damp soil, moist air and heavy rain, is therefore associated with Kapha. We’ve been focusing on Ayurvedic healing recently, with a wealth of advice on the best diet, health care and beauty tips for your Dosha. The seasonal shifts and changes around you also play a big role in Ayurvedic wellbeing. As winter transitions into spring, we experience what is known in Ayurveda as Kapha Season; this is a time where the Kapha Dosha can easily become unbalanced, excessive or aggravated.

The ancient healing practice of Ayurveda is creating waves in the modern world of natural skin care. Natural oils play a big role in Ayurvedic healing, whether you take them internally or apply them on your skin. Because you absorb everything that you put onto your skin into your tissues and bloodstream, topical oils can lubricate your organs, soothe your nervous system and promote better overall health. Along with this, oils can be used to rebalance your skin and heal damaged tissue.  But like every practice in Ayurveda, your skin care choices must be tailored to your own unique constitution – known as your “Dosha”.  Each Dosha is characterised by an elemental energy, and each one has specific skin care requirements. Here, you’ll find a quick and easy guide to choosing the best oil for your complexion, based on the science of Ayurvedic medicine.