We briefly covered parasites in our Gut Health blog post, which you can read here. However, parasites are such prevalent problem that we usually avoid talking about due to their unpleasant nature. So, here is a full blog post to really tackle them once and for all. Let’s learn what parasites are, how you get them, […]
We’ve posted about the function and importance of detoxifying the liver and gallbladder, the stomach and bowels, the lymphatic system, and the endocrine glands. So, now it’s time to focus on the kidneys and bladder! Most people know a little about the kidneys and bladder, but a more in depth understanding of even their most […]
Castor Oil is often referred to as a powerful tool to aid in detoxification, and for good reason as this oil has been used medicinally for millennia. Let’s learn about it’s history, it’s numerous health benefits, and how to use it. What is the History of Castor Oil? Castor Oil has a long and illustrious history […]
Detoxing the liver happens naturally when you clean up your environment and diet, but if you are looking to go the extra mile and really focus on a liver detox, this blog post is for you! Let’s first learn some basics about what functions the liver and gallbladder have, then what symptoms may be your […]
We are often reminded to eat our vegetables, whether it is coming from our grandma or our favourite health blogger. However, eating more of the green leafy stuff is sometimes not the easiest thing to do! Incorporating a green superfood powder like Forest Superfoods Organic Super Greens makes getting all your daily nutrients super easy and tasty. […]
Gut health issues plague most of us in our modern day society. It was a key reason why I began to look into natural health, and I know the same can be said for many others. In fact Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, whose wisdom has lasted over 2,000 years said, “all disease begins […]
For so many of us, trying to take good photos of our eyes is a frustrating experience. We’ve received many questions about how to do this, so here is a blog post on just that! Let’s first learn a few of the basics of iridology, and then go straight to the ‘how to’ before finishing […]
Ginseng was mentioned briefly in our blog post on fatigue, so let’s learn about this ever popular herbal remedy. Ginseng is great for the endocrine system. It will help you to build and strengthen the adrenal glands, increasing your ability to handle stress. Let’s familiarise ourselves with it’s rich history before learning about it’s potent health benefits. The […]
Here at Our Botanicals we are so excited to be adding Astragalus to our store as it is one of the most powerful immune-building plants on the planet! As an adaptogenic herb, Astragalus lowers the stress hormone cortisol, and fights disease at the same time. Astragalus boasts some simply incredible benefits, which is why we consider it […]
In our busy world of blaring alarm clocks, austere lighting, constant notifications and endless to-do lists, it’s small wonder that we often feel fatigued. After all, we are living in a world where terms like ‘three thirtyitis’ are coined by the millions of people who experience exhaustion around the mid-afternoon. However, there are much deeper […]