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Festive flavours, functional benefits: A herbalist’s guide to Christmas in a cup
The festive season is filled with rich food, frosty evenings, and heartwarming moments, but it can also bring stress, fatigue, and sniffles. Thankfully, a comforting cup of herbal tea can offer both flavour and function. In this guide, we explore six NutraTea blends that capture ...
Why your lungs need extra support in colder weather
Cold air, dry indoor heating, and winter viruses can all make breathing harder and irritate your lungs. In this guide, discover how colder weather affects respiratory health, learn about natural herbs like mullein leaf, thyme, pine needle, rose hip, turmeric, and cinnamon, and ex...
Top Herbs and Foods to Cleanse and Support Your Liver Naturally
Looking to give your liver a little extra support? Whether you’re cutting back on alcohol during Alcohol Awareness Week, or simply want to feel your best, your liver plays a vital role in detoxifying your body and supporting overall health. In this guide, we’ll explore the best h...
The Role of Botanicals in Complementary Therapy
Plant-based medicines, including herbal teas, will come under the spotlight soon when National Complementary Therapy Week 2025 gets underway.
Taking place from March 20 to 26, a number of events have been organised throughout the UK to show the part that herbs, plants and spices...
Halloween treats at home- Consider these 5 healthy herbal teas
It's nearly the 31st of October, and it's time to creep it real! A time when we dive into everything orange, black, green, purple and …candy! Well, in the UK, sweets, chocolates, toffee apples and anything high in sugar.
In fact, the whole of the UK loves to indulge and spend...
Alcohol awareness week- what is the best liver cleanse tea?
Alcohol Awareness Week took place at the start of this month, a campaign that occurred between July 1st and 7th to highlight the dangers of alcohol. Though it’s now the end of the month, alcohol awareness is a topic that shouldn’t be limited to just one week. It’s important to be...
What type of herbal tea is good for diabetes?
With the rise of sedentary lifestyles, excessive screen time use and higher consumption of processed foods, the risk of diabetes and managing diabetes is more challenging than ever before.
Herbal tea and diabetes can help manage this condition if integrated correctly. While i...
What is the best herbal tea for stamina?
Do you ever wish there was a herbal tea for stamina? Perhaps an energy boosting drink that could make you more prone to enduring stress, reduce fatigue and exhaustion from any physical or mental activity?
Well, we can't guarantee that there's an herbal tea that will make you ...
3 Warming Winter Tea Recipes
Beat the cold with our three amazing winter tea recipes to warm you from the inside out. Comfort in a cup – what could be better?
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Is there anything more comforting on a cold winter’s day than snuggling up under a blanket with a mug of your favourite tea?
We think ther...
The Most Effective Herbs for Back Pain
Looking for natural ways to ease an aching back? Our list of the most effective herbs for back pain should help point you in the right direction.
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Almost all of us will experience back pain at one point or another in our lives. Indeed, the World Health Organisation recor...
Best Herbal Teas for Post-Workout Recovery
After a workout, opt for anti-inflammatory herbal teas like turmeric, ginger, and green tea. Find more options with our list of the best herbal teas for post-workout recovery.
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There’s nothing quite like the feeling after a good workout. The tired, happy satisfaction of w...
Herbal Teas for Diabetes
Some herbal teas contain ingredients that can help with blood sugar management, increase insulin sensitivity, or fight inflammation. Find out more about herbal teas for diabetes in our latest blog.
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If you have diabetes, or your doctor has told you that you are pre-diab...
The Most Effective Herbal Teas for Liver Health
Look after your liver and keep your system free from toxins with our list of the most effective herbal teas for liver health.
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Our bodies really are miraculous. To help us cope with the many toxins we encounter in our day-to-day lives, we have a sophisticated detoxificat...
The Best Herbal Teas for Gym Goers
Looking to boost your performance, aid recovery, and get the most from every workout? Our list of the best herbal teas for gym goers will give you all the inspiration you need.
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Whether you’re an avid gym goer or someone who dutifully drags yourself there once a week, yo...
Healing Herbs: A Beginner’s Guide
Interested in herbal medicine but not sure where to get started? Our beginner’s guide lists ten essential healing herbs to have in your home.
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More and more people are turning their attention to herbal medicine and natural remedies to protect their health and keep their ...
Why Is Turmeric Good for You?
Turmeric has many benefits, from fighting inflammation to supporting our gut health. Read on to discover why turmeric is so good for you.
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If you spend any time at all looking at natural ways to support your health and wellness, you’ve likely encountered the mighty powers...
What Herbs Help with Arthritis?
Looking for natural ways to manage your arthritis? We’ve compiled a list of what herbs help with arthritis to get you started.
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There are several forms of arthritis, but they all come with aching, stiff, and painful joints that can make us feel miserable.
Unfortunatel...
7 Natural Remedies for Gout to Try at Home
Wondering how you can treat gout at home? Our list of the best natural remedies for gout has you covered.
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If you suffer from gout, you know just how painful a flare-up can be. Gout is characterised by sudden pain and swelling in a joint. A form of arthritis, it is cause...
Which Herbs Are Best for Your Liver?
Your liver works hard to keep your body healthy and free from toxins. Support it by reading our latest blog post to discover which herbs are best for your liver.
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One of the body’s most essential organs, your liver does many things to keep you healthy and well. As well a...
Can Drinking Herbal Tea Help Your Circulation?
Good blood flow is essential to make sure our cells get all the oxygen and nutrients they need. Discover whether herbal tea can help your circulation in our latest blog post.
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Your circulatory system has a vital role to play in delivering oxygen and nutrients to your bod...
Our Favourite Herbal Teas for Autumn
Autumn is a time to slow down, get the jumpers out, and enjoy your favourite brew wrapped in a warm blanket. To help you feel ultra-cosy, here’s a list of the best herbal teas for Autumn.
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Autumn is officially here. As the leaves begin to turn, the nights draw in, and the...
How To Use Herbal Teas to Manage Cholesterol Levels
High levels of LDL cholesterol can leave us at risk of atherosclerosis and heart disease. Find out which herbal teas can help you manage your cholesterol in our latest blog post.
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You likely already know that having high cholesterol levels is bad news for your heart healt...
The 9 Herbal Teas to Drink for Joint Health
Stiff and aching joints are an issue most of us encounter as we get older. But drinking anti-inflammatory herbal teas may help. Here’s our pick of the best herbal teas to drink for joint health.
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As we get older, stiff and aching joints become a part of daily life for ma...
The 7 Best Herbal Teas to Relieve Hay Fever
Itchy eyes, sneezing, congestion, coughing – hay fever can turn the summer months into a real trial. If you’re looking for natural ways to ease the symptoms, here’s our pick of the 7 best herbal teas to relieve hay fever.
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For some, the summer months herald a season of ...
The Best Herbal Teas for Athletes and Fitness Enthusiasts
Whether you’re looking for that extra boost of energy to aid your performance, or something to help with post-workout recovery, here are the best herbal teas for athletes and fitness enthusiasts.
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We want to put it out there straight away – if you’ve arrived at this blog...
Can Herbal Teas Reduce Inflammation?
Many herbs have anti-inflammatory properties and have been used for hundreds of years to treat pain, inflammation, and other health conditions. Discover which herbal teas reduce inflammation in our guide.
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Inflammation is part of our body’s natural immune response. It’s ...
8 Herbal Teas to Relieve Aches and Pains
Feeling stiff and achy? Whether you’re battling sore muscles after a workout or struggling with joint pain, these 8 herbal teas help to relieve aches and ease inflammation.
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All of us experience muscle aches and joint pain from time to time. Our increasingly digital live...
Our 5 Favourite Herbal Teas for Liver Support
Some of the best herbal teas for liver support include milk thistle, liquorice, turmeric, dandelion root, and artichoke. Find out how these herbal allies can boost your liver health naturally.
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If you’re someone who cares about their health, you’ve likely heard a lot abo...
8 Soothing Herbal Teas to Ease a Sore Throat
A scratchy sore throat is a real misery, but a soothing cup of herbal tea can help to ease the pain and calm the irritation. Here are eight herbal teas to choose when your throat is sore.
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There’s nothing better when your throat is sore than a comforting cup of warm herb...
The 7 Best Herbal Teas for Digestion and Gut Health
When you are struggling with your digestion or experiencing gut issues, a soothing cup of herbal tea after a meal is a gentler and more enjoyable remedy than over-the-counter medicines. Here are 7 of our favourite herbal teas for digestion.
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Herbs are a great way of natur...
Start 2022 Right: 6 Herbs to Naturally Cleanse Your Liver
Feeling bloated and sluggish after the holiday season? If you are considering a liver cleanse, here are 6 of the best herbs to naturally protect and support your liver.
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The holiday season is usually full of celebrations. But when the festivities are accompanied by plenty...
Turmeric – Why Is It Good for Joints?
Research suggests that the ingredients in turmeric could be beneficial for alleviating symptoms of joint-related diseases. Turmeric is commonly used in curries and blends of teas, and is known for its bright yellow colouring.
The spice has been historically used in traditional...
Supplements for Cholesterol Health
Unhealthy cholesterol levels can have significant impact on your health, increasing the chances of a stroke or heart attack. Within the body, you will have LDLs (low-density lipoproteins) and HDLs (high-density lipoproteins). HDLs carry “good” cholesterol and LDLs carry “bad” cho...
Supplements for Alcohol Recovery
There are a variety of different supplements for people to take when recovering from a hangover. When people consume alcohol, it is broken down in the liver which converts the alcohol into substance that’s less toxic. This is to make it more safe, in preparation for excretion fro...
Supplements for the Liver
The liver is a vital organ that performs many different tasks to help the body energise, defend itself from infection, regulate hormone levels and more. The liver also helps to metabolise alcohol and drugs, and regulates the body’s supply of important vitamins. It plays a crucial...