This season, I’m focusing on breathing—why it’s vital to breathe correctly, the damage poor breathing does to our bodies and minds, and how to build healthier habits. Continue reading →

Finding My Skin’s New Needs A few years ago, a good friend (and skincare aficionado) gently told me that my skin looked a bit dry. This was a surprise - I’d always had low maintenance skin that didn’t need much fussing over. But she was right, and that was a wake-up call.  It turned out that my skin was changing and needed more nourishment, so I dived into skincare with renewed focus.  Now, after plenty of experimentation, I can feel and see the difference, and I love it. Continue reading →

UPFs might sound like aliens spaceships, but it actually stands for Ultra Processed Foods. What Are Ultra-Processed Foods? These are foods that are as harmful as tobacco products and yet are heavily advertised to our children, are widely available in our schools and hospitals and are making up over 50% of the average diet in Ireland and the UK. Continue reading →

Do you suffer from intense dry skin conditions like Psoriasis or Eczema? Are you searching for something to soothe and heal your skin?  If so, you might be interested in a new range of skincare products we've recently discovered. These products contain an unusual yet powerful ingredient: snail mucin, commonly known as snail slime. Continue reading →

Recently there has been a surge of interest in a food supplement called Berberine.  Berberine has some very interesting properties, and recently a number of us on the Organico team are trying it out with really positive results.  Continue reading →

“Have you tried taking Lion’s Mane yet?" is a common question among my female friends these days.  Menopause is a hot topic (pardon the pun!), so a mushroom said to reduce brain fog and anxiety, boost energy, and improve sleep fits right into our conversations.  Overall, the feedback from both women and men taking the supplement is very positive, so I decided to look into what all the buzz is about. Continue reading →

Inflammation, the body's natural defence mechanism against injury and infection, can turn into a silent foe when it becomes chronic.  Prolonged inflammation has been linked to a range of health conditions, including heart disease, arthritis, and even certain types of cancer.  However, the good news is that we can combat this harmful process by making simple yet effective dietary and lifestyle choices.  Continue reading →

We were thrilled to host Patrick Holford for a talk last month in Bantry. Patrick came to Bantry to visit us at Organico and promote his new book, called Upgrade your Brain. In the book Patrick takes a deep dive into what is causing the deterioration of our mental health, memory and intelligence.  Continue reading →

We've been seeing a lot of viral infections circulate in the community since Christmas. Some of them seem to be lingering and causing a lot of really miserable symptoms. Antibiotics won’t help with these conditions as they are only effective against bacterial infections, so we have to think differently about treating these viral infections. One of the most effective supports for treating viral conditions and generally supporting your immune system are herbal remedies.  Continue reading →

This month I decided to focus on a fascinating compound called Sulforaphane - a big name with big health benefits! In fact, it is one of the most potent food-derived anti-carcinogens known at this time. Read on to find out what Sulforaphane is, how it benefits us, and how to maximise its potential in your daily diet.  Continue reading →