It's the time of year when we all tear around like headless chickens trying to get our ducks in a row before the other bird goes into the oven. Enough bird analogies, you say? Fair, fair. In this post, we hope to tone down the headless chicken energy and simply help you to shop for the people you love in your life. It's Christmas gifting made simple, thanks to the expert suggestions of our staff, who know Organico's favourite, sustainable, organic, and natural products inside out. Continue reading →

Getting your Christmas shopping together can be equal parts festive fun and fertile ground for mental meltdown. Whether you’re shopping for a work colleague or a tricky-to-buy-for in-law, Organico’s gift hampers make for a brilliant, low-fuss option that takes the stress out of holiday gifting. Continue reading →

Twenty years ago, when Rachel and I took over managing Organico, supplements were simple. Most of us just took a basic multivitamin and maybe a spoonful of cod liver oil, and that was it (unless we had a cold when we took tons of echinacea!). The shelves weren’t crowded, and the goal was just covering the basics. Our first question to anyone asking about family health was usually, “Are you all taking a good multi?” Continue reading →

When most people hear the words “men’s skincare,” they understandably think of the basics - shaving cream, deodorant, maybe a splash of aftershave. But the truth is, men can have far more complex skincare needs, and these are often overlooked. Continue reading →

Looking for a sweet treat that’s protein-packed, vegan, gluten-free, and tastes amazing? These Vegan Vanilla Lemon Blondies are about to become your new favourite bake. Made with PlantForce Synergy Protein (our go-to vegan protein powder), they’re naturally high in plant protein, full of fibre, and bursting with zesty lemon and vanilla flavour. Perfect as a post-workout snack, afternoon pick-me-up, or a healthier dessert option. Continue reading →

So many of us silently suffer with symptoms relating to women's health — whether that's PCOS, fertility challenges, debilitating PMS symptoms, perimenopause or the menopause itself. While you can find all kinds of information online (some of which can actually serve to contradict and confuse us more), very often, we lack real-world resources to help us implement meaningful change. What if there was an event that could not only teach you evidence-based knowledge specific to your symptoms and conditions, but also give you practical resources to make positive changes in your life right now?That’s exactly what’s on offer this autumn in Bantry — and it might just be the event that many of us have been waiting for. Continue reading →

I love simple, traditional herbal home remedies - cider vinegar for stomach ache, carrageen drinks for soothing children’s coughs and ginger tea for nausea are some of my favourites. But over the last few years, I’ve become very curious about the multitude of health benefits offered by cayenne pepper. Continue reading →

Have you discovered the bliss of a cup of cacao? A far cry from the nostalgic hot chocolates you may have enjoyed as a young'un, a cup of cacao is an unprocessed, sugar-free superfood with myriad health benefits. Continue reading →

Essential oils are all essentially the same, right? In fact, no, there's a huge spectrum! Thankfully, there's growing awareness about the potential harm that synthetic essential oils pose, but when it comes to natural essential oils, what does one look for? You can't do much better than a professional NYC perfumer whose 20+ years of speciality was the world of naturals. Enter: The Nature of Things. Continue reading →

Upstairs at Organico, the new therapy rooms play host to a range of professionals practising in different natural wellness disciplines. In this series of articles, we introduce each of our resident therapists and walk you through the services they have available. While growing in popular recognition, the world of nutritional therapy remains something of a mystery to many people. Gwen Enright, a qualified nutritional therapist, is committed to introducing more people to this way of working with health and helping folks understand how, exactly, nutritional therapy can help them. Continue reading →