Here at McDowells we believe that good health comes from every aspects of how we live - what we eat, how much we move our body, along with what we put on our skin and into our environment (usually our homes).
In this newsletter we look at six easy ways to improve gut health, we take a closer look at the effective natural seed and nut oils we can use on our face and body and Cath chats about including herbs in our everyday diet.
In good health!
Catherine McDowell
Herbalist and Director
All disease begins in the gut. — Hippocrates
This statement was made more than 2,000 years ago, and mainstream medicine is only now recognising the importance and truth of this statement. It’s hard to believe we have gone this long without recognising the integral part that the gut plays in keeping our whole body healthy!
SIX EASY WAYS TO IMPROVE GUT HEALTH
NATURAL OILS FOR GORGEOUS SKIN
A great mantra is "if you can't put it in your mouth, don't put it on your skin". Nut and seed oils are a great beauty staple with their natural ability to hydrate and nourish all skin types. They contain polyphenols, fatty acids, antioxidants, are antibacterial and anti-fungal and also help reduce inflammation.
READ ARTICLE HERE
MCDOWELLS TV - HOW TO UTILISE HERBS HERBS IN OUR DIET
Herbs have been used over the centuries by all cultures to not only improve their health (and their animals health) but also in normal culinary use. The truth is, you can't separate culinary use of herbs and their medicinal properties.
WATCH THE EPISODE HERE
MARITIME PINE BARK - AN INGREDIENT FOR BEAUTY!
Allergies, inflammation, strengthening weakened capillaries, improving brain function, Pine bark extract also offers benefits to beauty and anti-aging for the skin. Studies are showing the extract is offering hydration and can reverse sun damage!
READ MORE HERE
