Notes by Nourish

Herbal Vinegar is another one of my favourite ways to consume the benefits of herbs.You may recall my love-affair with fire cider. Well, this is a much less pungent version of that.Essentially, you do the same thing, but with any herb of your choice. Besides drinking herbal infusions and decoctions, and of course, eating well, I find one of the…

A herbal decoction is essentially a simmered tea over a long period of time. Herbal decoctions are marvellous for extracting the properties of hard roots, barks, dried berries and seeds. Water is a commonly used solvent to extract herbal properties, hence the popularity of tea and infusions. For some clarification, let’s discuss briefly the differences between a tea, an infusion…

A herbal infusion is a wonderful way to extract a potent amount of nutrients from a herb. Water is a commonly used solvent to extract herbal properties. It’s probably best known in the form of a tea, however an infusion is a lot stronger. To compare a tea to a herbal infusion for everyone’s understanding,a tea uses a small amount…

Welcome to part two of our Natural Ways to Provide Relief and Help Recovery from a Stomach Bug.In part one we covered the causes and some tips on natural treatment. In part two, we’re continuing our natural treatment suggestions, plus some supplements and tips that I recommend as preventative measures. No. 3 – Supportive Additions to Help Recovery from a…

Nobody likes getting sick, and when a stomach bug leaves you lying on the bathroom floor clutching the toilet, it leaves you feeling miserable and a bit helpless. I recently took a flight and the man behind me was violently ill with a stomach bug and so you know who brought home a little something extra from their trip? Yep.…

Welcome to part two of a two-part blog post on natural & environmentally friendly cleaning tips.In part one we covered 5 natural ingredients for environmentally friendly cleaning.In part two, we cover ways to make and use these effective natural cleaners. If you haven’t read part one yet, hop on over to understand more about the ingredients and why we are using them…

Welcome to a part one of a two-part blog post on natural & environmentally friendly cleaning tips. In part one we cover 5 natural ingredients for environmentally friendly cleaning.In part two, we cover ways to make and use these effective natural cleaners. Making your own natural cleaning products is a great inexpensive, toxic-free way to ensure your house is free from unnecessary…

Welcome back to part four of a four-part series on supporting eye health naturally. See Parts one, two and three here. Now aside from eating healthily, supplementing as needed and ensuring you’re living a lifestyle that benefits your eyes, another way to support your eye health is through herbal remedies. And that’s what we’re covering today in part for of supporting…

Welcome to part two of our athlete’s foot blog series. This blog post’s focus is on Natural Remedies to Prevent Athlete’s Foot. In part one, Natural Remedies to Treat Athlete’s Foot, we covered: What is Athlete’s foot What causes Athlete’s food How To Treat Athletes’ Foot Naturally Have a nosey over part one of this blog series here for a…

What is Athlete’s Foot? Athlete’s foot is a skin condition commonly associated with stinky, sweaty feet and gym locker rooms. However, despite its name, it doesn’t just affect athletes. Athlete’s foot is characterized by: Itching or a burning sensation on the feet, soles of the feet or between the toes Thick, red, scaly, raw, or cracking skin on the feet/toes…

Pop the kettle on everyone, for today we’re talking herbal teas. Personally, I believe herbs should be used daily for health optimisation. Often we only turn to them when we know we need support, but they are fantastic for so many daily health ailments.  That’s why I’ve put together this blog post guiding you through some Herbal Teas to drink…

No matter what athletic venture you pursue, how you train is important. But what you eat before, during, and after your workout can also make a big difference in your performance and how you recover. Throughout this blog, I’m going to give you 6 tips to help support you before, during and after your workout. Try these 6 Tips To Support Your Workout…