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 →

I’ve always been passionate about water - I love watching it, swimming in it, and I even completed my MA Thesis on the sociological effects of water privatisation around the globe. Who owns water rights is a huge issue - in many places, if you control the source of water, you basically have all the power.  Continue reading →

If the concept of Irish wine sounds, well... a bit foreign to you, you wouldn't be alone. Ireland certainly isn't known for its vineyards—but they are, in fact, in existence, and there is a movement of producers who are bottling their own remarkable Irish wines. We recently had the pleasure of hosting David Dennison, the man behind the brand Viking Irish Drinks, who came in-store to tell us all about their range of organic Irish wines, and what's happening in the world of Irish grape growing. Continue reading →

I don’t often notice the latest skincare trends, but one caught my eye recently and made me reflect on what I’ve learned over the years about natural skincare. The obsession with Korean-inspired “glass skin” — that impossibly smooth, poreless, dewy look — is completely unrealistic for those of us with real skin. We’re not models in our 20s with plump, undamaged skin. We’re real people, and a 12-step routine isn’t practical — or even necessary. Continue reading →