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How do you make sure you have a year round supply of your favourite herbal power shots and wild juices? One way is to make cordials, jams and jellies but I use less and less sugar these days. Alcohol and vinegar make good preservatives. But sometimes you just want them plain, or want to decide later what you’ll turn them into. Freezing is an option but I quickly run out of space. Pasteurising is the best way to ensure you can keep juices, herbal and mushroom decoctions without buying a second fridge, although they must be refrigerated once opened. If...

5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is an Amino Acid that your body naturally produces. 5-HTP is also one of the main active ingredients in a shrubby, evergreen climber called Griffonia simplicifolia, that grows on mountain slopes in West Africa. The seeds, bark and leaves have all been used to treat a range of ailments in traditional African medicine. This amino acid is produced in the body from another amino acid called tryptophan. It is a precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin and the hormone melatonin. Serotonin is a chemical messenger that sends signals between your nerve cells. Low serotonin levels are associated with depression,...

Turmeric Not all turmeric is created equal and to get the most out of your turmeric, our turmeric* is produced from organically-grown sources. Additionally, black pepper plays a key role in increasing the absorption of curcumin and other curcuminoid nutrients found in turmeric. There are many products selling online which are labelled as containing Turmeric with Black Pepper in capsule form, however they are generally half the strength. Most often do not actually mention the strength/amount of active curcumin/curcuminoids in their products, or just mention the  total amount of turmeric used. Different processing techniques result in significant variances in the...

Among the 5 senses, the eyes perceive about 80% of all impressions. So, don’t just take your eyes for granted! Healthy Eyes = Good Vision Sharp-eyes will help you do well—at home, at work, or behind the wheel.  It’s recommended that you should not compromise your eyes’ health. Keeping your eyes healthy becomes doubly imperative in modern times. Smart phone and computer screens have virtually become the core of our daily lives without giving way to any middle ground. As per a recent Verizon study, on average Americans spend about 9 hours and 39 minutes a day in front of...