Men’s health is often ignored, both by our men and by our society. To start to redress this balance locally we have designated June Men’s Health Month in Organico. Click here for the list of events we have planned. We already get a lot of men calling in and asking for advice on health issues, but we know that there are many who need some encouragement to ask! Martin Mulchrone from EmployAbility Services in Bantry is a customer who came to us for advice on reducing his cholesterol levels. He was so delighted with the results that he came back in to let us know and Liz decided to do a mini interview of his progress. Continue reading →

Calling West Cork men! If you would like to avail of our Free Men's Health Consultations call in to Organico for your free Men’s Health Information Pack, or make an appointment with one of our Health Advisors who are available on the following dates for consultations: 9th June: Miram O’Shea (Higher Nature specialist) 10.00 to 12.30 free consultations on health...

I just found a couple of really interesting looking Guest Houses in our area, one I knew about and one I had never heard of though the owners are good customers in Organico. It's great to find there are still surprises out there! Gort-na Nain is run by a Lucy and Ultan, who I know from another lifetime when I...

Here are a number of local resources for pregnancy and afterwards - any you can see I've missed, please let me know! Betty O’Toole for Shiatsu Massage and Pregnancy Yoga 087 7972059 Jessie Field for Pregnancy Yoga (and hopefully for mum and baby yoga in the autumn!) 086 0766608 Claire Osborne 0862134080: Pregnancy and post-natal massage. Private birth preparation classes for couples. Pregnancy...

This is a delicious healthy soup. Smooth of chunky, you can serve it on it's own or with some fresh bread. Great as part of a cleansing week; equally good for a lunch with friends. Enjoy! Ingredients 1 large onion 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt, plus more to taste 1 large (350g) sweet potato 1 large leek, white and light green parts 225 g spinach 350 g Kale or chard 3 tablespoons (30 g) chopped fresh ginger, plus more to taste 500 ml vegetable stock, like marigold bouillion 2-4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice freshly ground black pepper Continue reading →

These work for anyone who has invested in a juicer at home, there are endless combinations some really tasty some pretty rotten but all fantastically good for you! Kidney cleanser Ingredients: 3 celery stalks 2 tomatoes 1 lemon, peeled 2 carrots Water Skin Cleanse Ingredients: 1 Cucumber with skin 1/2 bunch Fresh Parsley 1 4-oz. tub Alfalfa Sprouts 4 Sprigs...

Quick, easy and healthy. Great for a detox lunch, Miso is a superfood that is often forgotten. Check all the reasons to eat it here. Enjoy! Ingredients 3 ounces dried soba noodles 2 - 4 tablespoons miso paste (to taste) 2 - 3 ounces firm tofu, chopped into 1/3-inch cubes a handful of watercress or spinach, well washed and stems trimmed 2 spring onions, tops removed thinly sliced big pinch of arame seaweed a small bunch of corriander a pinch of red pepper flakes Continue reading →

This is for those times whe you want the goodness of sushi but don't have the time to make it! Good way of getting more brown rice into your diet too... Continue reading →

Miso is a paste made from soybeans, sea salt, and koji (a mold starter ... sounds lovely I know!) often mixed with rice, barley or other grains. The mixture is allowed to ferment for 3 months to 3 years, which produces an enzyme rich 'super' food. Continue reading →

See below for nutritional info on beetroots...they are a superfood! Great for detoxes, great for everyday lunch. Continue reading →