Most of us accept that our emotions affect our physical health. We know that grief can leave us exhausted and more vulnerable to illness. Stress can upset our digestion, disturb our sleep and sap our energy. Anxiety can leave us tense, with headaches, a racing heart or an unsettled stomach. Even after a frightening accident, the emotional shock can linger long after the physical injuries have healed. Continue reading →

As our skin matures, it reflects all the chapters of our lives - the smiles, the outdoor adventures, and everything in between. Caring for your skin as you get older isn't about trying to look twenty again; it’s about giving it the right support and nourishment so you feel vibrant, healthy, and comfortable in your own skin. Continue reading →

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 →

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 now and again a natural health supplement comes along that makes us really sit up and take notice. If you’ve been following our articles for a while, you’ll know we love discovering new and interesting healing plants — and today we want to shine a light on a little gem you might not have heard of yet: Lignosus mushroom extract, also known as Tiger Milk Mushroom.  Continue reading →

This month, I’ve gone deep into the world of salt—its history, where we source it, how it has shaped civilizations, and, of course, which are the best salts to use in our kitchen. Continue reading →

I love reminding myself of how many natural, inexpensive, easy-to-consume foods we grow in Ireland that have incredible health benefits. I’m thinking of seaweeds (especially Carrageen), hemp seeds, herbs like dandelion and nettle, drinks like beetroot juice and aronia berry juice, and in particular, the humble but oh so powerful flax seed.   Continue reading →