Most of us accept that our emotions affect our physical health. We know that grief can leave us exhausted and more vulnerable to illness. Stress can upset our digestion, disturb our sleep and sap our energy. Anxiety can leave us tense, with headaches, a racing heart or an unsettled stomach. Even after a frightening accident, the emotional shock can linger long after the physical injuries have healed. Continue reading →

Before we were born, our mum, Caroline Dare, spent time making vegetarian food for a café in Brighton. As a result, we grew up eating homemade hummus, made the traditional way with chickpeas cooked from scratch, and her recipe is one we've never stopped making. Here in the Organico Kitchen, we still prepare our hummus from dried chickpeas, and it's one of our favourite staples for easy summer lunches, picnics and sharing platters. Continue reading →

For more than 20 years, I've had the privilege of working at Organico. Every day I talk with people who are looking for simple, practical ways to support their health. Some come in looking for Vitamin D to help them through the winter months, others are searching for magnesium to improve their sleep, Vitamin C and Zinc to support their immune system, or a good multivitamin to fill nutritional gaps in a busy lifestyle. Continue reading →

Do you suffer from constipation or IBS symptoms, or just find it difficult to get enough fibre into your diet? If so, the Irish product SylliFlor may be worth a closer look. Continue reading →

When I was first asked for Shilajit, it seemed like a wellness fad - and a slightly suspicious one at that. It wasn’t until we were asked repeatedly that we decided to look into where it comes from and what it does. We cautiously brought some in, and then started getting interesting feedback, which prompted us to explore it further. Continue reading →

Tallow-based skincare? In a health food shop? Hands up - this one is not for the vegetarians or vegans among us. And I’ll admit, when we first agreed to have samples sent in, there was a fair bit of apprehension among the team. Mostly about one thing: what on earth were these products going to smell like? Continue reading →

MEET THE STAFF - Fleur Hindley has been working at Organico for over 11 years and is well known and very much valued, both by our customers and other members of staff. She has recently taken over the role of Shop Manager and brings great expertise and experience to this challenging role. Meet Fleur Hindley, Organico Shop Manager “When I joined...

Come and join us for a bite to eat and a glass of wine on "Good, Clean and Fair" Terre Mardre Day in the newly and beautifully extended Organico Cafe. Date and time: 10th December from 5pm to 8pm. A celebration of 3 great books and short talks by the authors: Giana Ferguson, Karen Austin and Sally McKenna. A convivial...