How do you take your tea? In Ireland, the love for a comforting cup of tea runs deep in our culture. Yet, beyond our favourite milky brew, there lies a world of super-healthy herbal alternatives. These herbal infusions offer not just warmth but a range of health benefits, aiding detoxification, boosting metabolism, and offering digestive support. And as the cooler months of autumn and winter settle in, a healing cup of herbal tea can nudge your body toward good health gently and naturally. Continue reading →

I recently picked up the Optimum Nutrition Bible by Patrick Holford and was reminded of how inspiring his writing is. I used to use this book all the time - in work and at home, for family health queries, for research - but somehow over the last while I’ve slipped out of the habit of referring to books in favour of online research. Sometimes though this can mean we bounce from trend to trend and end up forgetting the basics of good health.  Continue reading →

If you've been scrolling through your social media feeds this summer, you've likely come across the buzz surrounding castor oil. It seems this ancient remedy has made a remarkable comeback, touted for its multifaceted benefits, from promoting luscious eyebrows to potentially aiding in labour induction.  Continue reading →

Life sure can throw its share of health quirks your way, can’t it? Those moments when your tummy decides to play up, or your joints choose to remind you they're there. But what if, amidst the vast array of solutions, there was a natural and tasty health support tucked away in your kitchen cupboard? That’s what Spoonful Botanical gives you. And folks from our community all the way from Dublin to Clonakilty are singing its praises. Find out how this blend of fermented fruit and spices gets its healing potency, and get our community’s top tips for savouring it.  Continue reading →

As many of you will already know, I’m passionate about magnesium - it’s an essential nutrient for many bodily processes - in fact every cell in our body needs it to function efficiently. You can take it in tablets, capsules, powders and also apply it directly to the skin in oils and creams. But while I knew it was an essential mineral, and I even knew some brands used it in creams and lotions, I hadn’t focussed on how applying magnesium benefits the health of our skin.  Continue reading →

Imagine starting your day with a natural energy boost, sailing through midday slumps, and then effortlessly transitioning into a serene, restful evening. Sounds too good to be true? Well, hold on to your herbal tea, because today we're diving into the world of ashwagandha – your ultimate day-to-night wellness companion. Continue reading →

Recently, I had a customer looking for a particular organic Portuguese Extra Virgin olive oil. He wanted it in particular because of its flavour, but not for cooking - he wanted it for oil pulling. He said you can really tell the quality of the oil you use when you do oil pulling - and this was the one he had found that stood up to his exacting standards.  Continue reading →

Last Winter very few people came to Organico for cough & cold medicines or supplements. It was a really noticeable phenomenon. We were in the middle of a viral pandemic but the usual viral infections were nearly completely absent. We had virtually zero requests for flu medicines all winter, and even within our team we had a lot less illness-related absences than we would expect.  Continue reading →

The New Year is always a good time to take stock of your health and plan to improve and dobetter than last year. Veganuary, Dry January, Join the gym January - New Diets and HealthRegimes are everywhere you look! In the media, on our social channels and a hot topic forfriends and family who have taken a bit of time over the New Year break to reflect on howthey are feeling. Continue reading →

Right now, we’re all looking for ways to make the household budget stretch that bit farther. Just like one of our customers who shaved 47% off her monthly supplement bill by making a very smart swap. Continue reading →