I am constantly amazed by the human body. Because we are human beings, we can’t avoid getting sick, but our body has an amazing capacity to repair and renew. Take our kidneys for example. I remember being in hospital with my dad when the consultant told him his kidneys were on the brink of failing. Hearing this, my father determinedly...

If you have been in Organico recently you will probably have heard us talking about Magnesium powder; many of us are taking it and we are huge fans of it’s ability to help deal with tension and stress, sleep better, get rid of muscle cramps, boost low mood and help with weight loss. In this article though I am going...

I write about digestion a lot because it’s a concern for many of our customers at Organico and healthy digestive systems are so important in determining overall well being. Understanding the role of enzymes in the digestive process and discovering how best to support your digestion can make a huge difference to the digestive process and therefore to quality of...

It really is that time again! Soon the uniforms will be dusted off, the lunch boxes lids have been located and the first few days will be over. With colder days ahead we have to be prepared for the discomforts that cooler weather brings and in terms of back to school, there are a few natural ways to ease the...

Are you in need of some inspiration when cooking for your family? Aren't we all? This September in conjunction with the Taste of West Cork Festival we are hosting a cookery demo for busy parents, led by Karen Coakley who runs KenmareFoodies.com and is mother to 4 kids including twins. Karen knows all about the challenges of keeping food fresh...

Our skin is the largest organ in our body. It’s also a really good delivery system for things we want to get into our body (think insulin patches, nicotine patches,hormone patches). So it’s smart to look for skin care products with the same purity and quality you’d look for in the foods you choose to eat. Products with fewer artificial...

One of the reasons I like Facebook is that it exposes me to random publications I would never normally read, for example I would not be an avid reader of the UK based Business Insider. That magazine and I would quite simply never cross paths. But this month up it popped on Facebook with a really interesting, well balanced and...

Spring has sprung! Great news for most of us as we welcome the lengthening of the days, unfortunately for others this means the start of the dreaded hay fever season. Personally I have never suffered from this condition, but I have some family members who do and it can be really miserable. Hay fever is caused by an allergic reaction...

After the positive response I had to my recent article on Healthy Breakfasts, I thought I would explore a little further and give you some inspiration for a really healthy (breakfast) smoothie. These green smoothies may look strange but they leave you feeling SO glowingly healthy inside and out you won’t mind! They are a great way of getting in...

Cardio Clinic at Organico on June 13th with Erina Macsweeney If you are interested in a knowing more about your heart health, come along to our Cardio Clinic on June 13th. Erina MacSweeney is a registered nutritional therapist who has spent the last 5 years focusing her business in the area of early detection of cardiovascular disease. She operates a...