The Best You

With the world facing a global health situation, the need for self-care and strengthening our immune system has never been more pressing. While properly washing your hands, avoiding public spaces, and minimizing travel is a good idea, keeping your immunity strong will help your body effectively fight off infection and disease. Support your immune system [...] Continue Reading

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is known as the herbalist’s best friend and surely one of the most delicious of all spices. One of the Sanskrit names for Ginger is Visvabhesaja, which translates to ‘universal medicine’, benefiting everybody and all diseases. Quite an extraordinary plant! In Ayurveda Ginger is famous for its beautifully warming energy which is so [...] Continue Reading

Working from home has brought with it some (not so little) challenges, one of which is the temptation to graze from the fridge and cupboard all day long (!)…This can put an additional, unhealthy load on your digestive system. Whether you are a ‘fridge picker’ or not, it is worth checking out Intermittent Fasting in [...] Continue Reading

As we do our best to navigate through this stressful time, it is super important to remember to gently care for our mental health. It’s useful to acknowledge that change in itself is stressful, and it can take a toll on us. Being adaptable to changing times is key, and fortunately there are plants that can support [...] Continue Reading

If, like me, you still have your job despite COVD-19 pandemic, you are probably feeling extremely grateful. And if, like me, you are now working from home, surrounded by other family members and noisy kids, then you might also be grateful to read this.   I’ve worked primarily from home for several years, interspersed with [...] Continue Reading

As a naturopath, I am drawing on as many tricks and tools as I can think of to keep my immunity strong, and my family vitally well, while we self-isolate. Here are some of the things I am doing in my own home, right now; Cold Showers! I love to start my day under cold [...] Continue Reading

During Summer our environment becomes hotter, dryer and lighter, the days become longer and we enjoy more activity during daylight hours.  Given the fundamental Ayurvedic principle of ‘like increases like’, the corresponding effect of Summer on our bodies is that we can feel hot, sweaty, dehydrated, even ‘hot-headed’ e.g. more easily frustrated, angry, agitated or [...] Continue Reading

Ayurvedic Practitioners often describe the transition from Winter to Spring as the most important transition of the year. Here is a little description of why… While Winter was a time of year when our environment became colder, damper, heavier and our days shorter, Spring is a time of new beginnings, beautiful renewal and growth. In [...] Continue Reading

About the Author Sarada (Sally Martin) is a Naturopath who lives near Byron Bay with her partner and two daughters. Sarada works as ORGANIC INDIA’s Business Development Manager for Australia and New Zealand. Sustainable, local, organic whole (SLOW) food, being in nature, environmental care, friends & family, plus Tulsi-Holy Basil Tea (!) are all close [...] Continue Reading

If you are looking for a natural stress reliever and mood booster then this is the program just for you! This 21 Days of Tulsi Challenge is not so much a challenge but a journey to truly understand how tulsi can positively affect your mind, body and overall wellbeing.

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A good night’s sleep is essential for so many reasons. Without it, we often notice dragging on the surface – a foggy mind, lack of energy and fatigue. Missing out on deep, restorative sleep can also impact digestion, hormones, stress response, and more. Read on for our five ways to ensure you get the best [...] Continue Reading

A massive clean up around the house is a common ritual for welcoming spring. But Spring cleaning isn’t just for your home – it is cathartic, allowing us to get rid of the old and bring in the new! Why not take the same approach with your body and mind? Autumn and winter have their [...] Continue Reading