Aromatherapy is a relaxation and restorative technique that uses plant oils to heal the body. Quite literally, as you inhale, the molecules from the essential oils through the ‘aroma’, begin to work on stress levels, cognitive performance and circulation – among other things. When receiving...
On 18 September, 2018 the South African Constitutional Court ruled the private use of marijuana legal. This gave many Rastafarians and weed smokers a reason to rejoice, but it left a lot of citizens scratching their heads too. For many, the ‘holy herb’ and hemp...
You’ve likely heard the advice that you should aim to make 10,000 steps a day. This magical number actually comes from promotional content for a pedometer sold in Japan in the 1960s and not extensive scientific calculations. Irrespective of how this number came about, it...
‘Run through the forest, run’ That’s what I imagine trail runners say to themselves as they fly along the trails on our mountains and hills, overlooking pastures and even cities. Looking at the sheer number of trail runs on offer these days, it’s fair to...
We sat down with Marleen Lammers, who authored the children's book, The Boy and the Tree, which was inspired by her tree-loving boys and her work with Greenpop. This tale of rhyming verse will encourage young readers in the age group 5—8 years to use their...
My name is Katrien and I am the new CEO of Faithful to Nature. My team have encouraged me to share my story with you, in the hope that its uplifts and inspires those that are feeling challenged in anyway. Growing up in an Afrikaans, conservative...
"Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children." - William Makepeace Thackeray Mothers are pretty amazing - I’m sure we can all agree. So how do we adequately show our appreciation to the brave few who’ve hazarded one of the...
From kicking off the summer holidays enjoying good old fish-and-chips at Cape Town’s famous Kalky’s to giggling with the girls while sipping bubbly and snacking on salmon roses, seafood certainly holds a special, somewhat celebratory, place in our culinary culture. Plus, opting for ‘the fish’...
Living green has become super easy. We are seeing more supermarkets stock eco-friendly produce, popular clothing, cosmetics and lifestyle brands have created ranges for eco-warriors, and even restaurants and eateries are being erected that concern themselves with wellness and sustainability. It is such a joy...
