Find out which herbs can be taken for pain-relief. In this blog we look at six plants that are all supported by a long history of traditional use and a strong body of research, that indicate their use as effective analgesics. Find out which plant is best indicated for a pain related condition and understand a bit more about how they actually work. For example studies show that the powerful anti-inflammatory agent Turmeric is effective in the relief of arthritic pain.

Did you know that stress hormones actually prevent the production of melatonin the sleep hormone? A good night's sleep can put the world to rights, and equally lack of sleep can be a form of mental torture. In this blog we look at sleep promoting foods and herbs and suggest ten top tips to achieve the a good night's sleep and what might be preventing it.

Nutritionist Jenny Tschiesche profiles the foods and herbs that stand up in clinical trials as effective alternatives to over the counter allopathic pain medication. Did you know that White Willow Bark - Salix alba is the plant that aspirin was first made from? It's the phyto-chemical, acetylsalicylic acid, extracted from White Willow Bark that is now synthetically created to produce aspirin.

The College of Natural Medicine are running a short course and workshop on natural skincare. As experts in the field of naturopathy and natural health care, they will educate and inspire us into committing to only using natural products on our skin and hair and encouraging our friends and family to do the same thing.

We are collecting YOUR HEALTH & WELL BEING stories. If you have used Indigo Herbs products and experienced significant improvement in your health & well being AND you want to shout out about it and share the positive news with others then get involved here.

Magnesium is a mineral that is involved in over 350 enzymatic reactions in the body. Simply put, if are lacking in this nutrient, there are going to be 350 functions that your body cannot perform efficiently, if at all! Nutritional therapist Vivien Allred the five main processes our body needs magnesium for and which foods and supplements can help to provide that for us.

As part of healthy eating week nutritional therapist Vivien Aldred looks at reasons to eat more veg. Studies say we should be eating up to 10 portions of fruit & veg per day, but more typically people are struggling to eat five. Read this blog and discover more interesting ways to uplift your fruit and veg intake.

Nutritional therapist Vivien Aldred explores the secrets of a healthy breakfast. She reveals why it is so important to start the body off on the right footing at the beginning of the day and how this helps us bust stress and be more productive and healthy.

Indigo Herbs Ambassadors and British Triathletes Sam Taylor and Dan Geisler share with us their experiences of turning vegan and how they have not only survived, but thrived as sportspeople. Both have reported more strength, stamina, better recovery times and an overall feeling of wellbeing since powering their training and competitions with plants and superfoods.

Sparkle Nest blogger, mum, herbalist and maker of all things plant-based in her kitchen - Rebecca Amesbury shows us how to sprout Alfalfa seeds in this short video. It is easy and the results are both delicious and nutritious. Get sprouting.

Nutritionist Jenny Tschiesche gives us the what, the why, and the how of sprouting seeds. It's simple to sprout seeds at home on your kitchen windowsill and this process activates the seed's nutrients and enzymes and makes a delicious addition to a salad or sandwich.

Naturopath Gareth Bilton looks at how to approach your health and well-being from a holistic perspective. He offers an alternative perspective to the mindset of looking for solutions to fix symptoms of ill health, that is about prevention rather than cure and seeing the whole picture. Read more....

Nutritional therapist Vivien Alred takes a look at how motivation is key to weightloss, in this blog she looks at which herbs and foods can support motivation and help you stay on track with your goals.

Nutritional therapist Vivien Alred looks at how detox is key to weightloss and suggests some gentle and natural detoxifying herbs and foods to support your weightloss goals. Read more.....

Nutritional therapist Vivien Alred looks at how the dense nutrition available in superfoods can support losing weight in a healthy balanced way when you are using intermittent fasting or the 5:2 diet. Read more ...

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Nutritional therapist Vivien Aldred looks at six healing foods & herbs that can help to combat springtime allergies. These plants all have anti-histamine and anti-inflammatory properties and can help in the prevention and treatment of the uncomfortable symptoms of allergies such as running nose, itchy skin and constant sneezing.

Nutritional therapist Vivien Aldred picks out six energy boosting foods that will get you in the mood for spring! Most of our bodies need a little kick start at the end of winter and these foods can help give your body the nutritional boost it needs to switch up for the change in season.

The team from The College of Naturopathic Medicine share their six top tips for a springtime detox. Offering down to earth sound practical advice, this article gives a quick steer in the right direction to give your body that springtime boost its been waiting for. Springtime is a great time to shift some unhealthy patterns and add some extra body focused TLC to your lifestyle.

Herbalist Leyla El Moudden looks at the health benefits of the springtime herbs that grow in abundance at this time of year. How can Nettle, Cleavers, Burdock, Lemonbalm and Plantago help our bodies get ready for spring, it seems that mother nature provides us with the right antioxidant rich, anti-allergen herbs to deal with the change of season.