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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Recently I have come to the end of an almost three year journey and struggle with primary dysmenorrhea. For those of you who are unfamiliar with that term, it is the medical name for painful periods. As a teenager and young adult, I never had any issues with my menstrual cycle. However in 2014 I […]
Unless you are super interested in your body’s anatomy, it may seem tedious and boring to learn about your physiology. However, even a basic understanding of your body’s systems is a fantastic first step at taking control of your health. When you begin to understand your body’s processes you are far better equipped to address any […]
The paradigm of diet and exercise has thrived in the modern Western world, where an increasing majority of us are overweight and almost constantly battling the bulge. From a very young age we have been bombarded with weight loss tips, ‘diet’ versions of junk food and images of perfect, airbrushed bodies. The diet paradigm is […]
An understanding of the lymphatic system should be an integral part of everyone’s health education. Instead, most people barely know it exists. It could be suggested that the cleansing and detoxing of your lymphatic system will be the most important thing you ever do on your health journey. Let’s begin with a basic explanation of […]