For more than 20 years, I've had the privilege of working at Organico. Every day I talk with people who are looking for simple, practical ways to support their health. Some come in looking for Vitamin D to help them through the winter months, others are searching for magnesium to improve their sleep, Vitamin C and Zinc to support their immune system, or a good multivitamin to fill nutritional gaps in a busy lifestyle. Continue reading →

Do you suffer from constipation or IBS symptoms, or just find it difficult to get enough fibre into your diet? If so, the Irish product SylliFlor may be worth a closer look. Continue reading →

When I was first asked for Shilajit, it seemed like a wellness fad - and a slightly suspicious one at that. It wasn’t until we were asked repeatedly that we decided to look into where it comes from and what it does. We cautiously brought some in, and then started getting interesting feedback, which prompted us to explore it further. Continue reading →

Tallow-based skincare? In a health food shop? Hands up - this one is not for the vegetarians or vegans among us. And I’ll admit, when we first agreed to have samples sent in, there was a fair bit of apprehension among the team. Mostly about one thing: what on earth were these products going to smell like? Continue reading →

If you haven’t come across aronia berries yet, you’re in for a bit of a discovery. PhyterBerry are a small West Cork company that produce an exciting range of products from the small but mighty aronia berry, and they have quickly become one of our favourite brands at Organico. Continue reading →

I know it can be a divisive vegetable, but I have to say I LOVE beetroot. I love it in salads - cooked or raw - and I love it roasted. And I especially love that the whole plant is not just edible but tasty. The leaves are delicious cooked like spinach - in fact, in some cultures, the leaves are prized more than the roots! Continue reading →

Every year around this time, I look around at the growing piles of “stuff” in our house and quietly vow not to add to anyone else’s. Most of us don’t need another novelty mug or something that ends up at the back of a cupboard. What people do appreciate are gifts they can enjoy and use - things that nourish, comfort, or bring a small moment of pleasure during what can be a stressful and hectic time.  Continue reading →

It's the time of year when we all tear around like headless chickens trying to get our ducks in a row before the other bird goes into the oven. Enough bird analogies, you say? Fair, fair. In this post, we hope to tone down the headless chicken energy and simply help you to shop for the people you love in your life. It's Christmas gifting made simple, thanks to the expert suggestions of our staff, who know Organico's favourite, sustainable, organic, and natural products inside out. Continue reading →

Getting your Christmas shopping together can be equal parts festive fun and fertile ground for mental meltdown. Whether you’re shopping for a work colleague or a tricky-to-buy-for in-law, Organico’s gift hampers make for a brilliant, low-fuss option that takes the stress out of holiday gifting. Continue reading →

Twenty years ago, when Rachel and I took over managing Organico, supplements were simple. Most of us just took a basic multivitamin and maybe a spoonful of cod liver oil, and that was it (unless we had a cold when we took tons of echinacea!). The shelves weren’t crowded, and the goal was just covering the basics. Our first question to anyone asking about family health was usually, “Are you all taking a good multi?” Continue reading →