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  Adding a powerful superfood like Ashwagandha to your supplement regimen is the first step to better health. The second step is figuring out the best time to take it. Amazingly, studies have suggested that the time of the day you take Ashwagandha has a big effect on how well it works. To help you create your perfect supplement routine, let’s explore the best time to take this amazing superfood. Why timing is everything If you’ve been prescribed a medicine in the past, you’ll no doubt have had to take it at a particular time and frequency. But why does...

Superfoods are a little like superheros: on their own they’re great, but when they start teaming up they can be even better. So if you're looking for some combinations that really complement one another, we’ve got just the dynamic duo for you – Cinnamon and Turmeric. Turmeric Turmeric has been used for thousands of years in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine as a one stop shop for the treatment of a whole host of ailments. Heartburn, heart disease, depression, you name it, Turmeric has been used to prevent or cure it. In its fresh form, it looks strikingly similar to ginger,...

Turmeric curcumin boasts several attributes that could make it a great tool to have in your cupboard as a natural remedy to help you sleep better. But what is it about turmeric that could provide a natural cure for insomnia? Well, many natural health experts think it might just have something to do with turmeric's effect on the liver. Turmeric: A natural cure for insomnia? Sleep remains something of a mystery to us all. Why is sleep so important? We quite literally cannot survive without it. Our well-being, physical and mental health are all affected by sleep deprivation. For those...

Life isn’t always easy on our liver. Alcohol, toxins, sugar – they all cause havoc to this vital organ. That’s why it’s important that, as well as eating fewer of these harmful substances, we increase our intake of liver-friendly superfoods. Here we explore how Turmeric could be the key to giving your liver a health boost. Importance of good liver function Your liver is responsible for a lot of functions that keep your body in good working order. You might be familiar with some of these jobs, like filtering and detoxifying your blood, but there are hundreds of things that...

Chocolate and beautiful skin might not seem like a natural pairing. But in fact, Cacao can help keep your skin smooth, shining and wrinkle free. Rich in antioxidants, this superfood is full of beauty benefits for beautiful skin and hair. What is Cacao anyway? Cacao and cocoa may sound similar, but they are very different when it comes to their nutritional value and impact on your health. Cacao is the purest form of chocolate you can get; it’s raw and much less processed that cocoa powder or chocolate bars. The Cacao fruit tree, also known as Theobroma cacao, produces Cacao...