One of the big topics on all parents' minds at the moment is the transition back to school and how it will affect their children. In Organico Health Shop in Bantry we are innundated with queries from parents about how best to support their children at this time. There are often two areas they are worried about, firstly their child's...

Neem: The Village pharmacy In India neem is refered to as the 'village pharmacy' because it can be used for diseases and disorders ranging from bad breath and mouth ulcers to bedbugs and maleria. Modern scientist are findinfg even more uses for this remarkable tree. the seeds and leaves contain antiseptic and anti-viral compounds, and it has been found to...

Flaxseed Oil and general HealthMany people think that avoiding all fat is the best way of staying healthy, but actually there are some substances found in 'good' fats that are essential to our heatlth. Scientists have designated Omega 3 and 6 'essential' fats, as our bodies cannot manufacture them - rather we need to have them as part of our...

Belonging to the same family as the buttercup, goldenesal Hydrasis canadensis is a perennial herb native to north America. It gets its name from the rich yellow colour of its root and the small cup like scars found there, which resemble the wax seals used in the 19th century to close envelopes. It is a difficult plant to grow in...

If you believe everything you read, Green Tea was "discovered" almost 5000 years ago by a chinese emperor. As he sat drinking his hot water tea leaves fell into his drink creating the refreshing drink we now know as Green Tea! Whatever the truth of this tale, Green tea does origninate in China and has been know for it's medicinal...

Migraine - if you don't suffer from it - you don't know what you're talking about! The collins dictionary definition is: Migraine noun A throbbing headache usually affecting only one side of the head and commonly accompanied by nausea and visual disturbances. However, this is a pale discription of what can be a crippling and agonising condition for those who...

It sounds ridiculous, but I'm going to say it anyway! Here in Organico we ALWAYS advise that if you have health issue consult a qualified medical practitioner. You wouldn't take your brand new car to the local dentist for a service,(I'm hoping you'd have the sense to go to a qualified mechanic). Too many people take stupid risks when it...

There is nothing worse than the frustration of not being able to get a good nights sleep! Insomnia is a condition that many of us experience from time to time and is normally the product of a complex set of circumstances, including stress and over indulgence in stimulants such as caffine. There's no magic cure or silver bullet that will...