An easy, basic rule to check whether something is going to be nutritious and good for you is to work out what it was, when it fell off a tree or grew out of the ground. The longer it takes … Continue reading
January 7, 2018
Category Archives: Environment
July 16, 2016
Insect repellent – Citronella
Citronella and Lemongrass The essential oils of citronella and lemongrass are very useful insect repellents. They can be used safely in the home, especially in the kitchen, or outdoors in a confined area, tent etc. Simply clean a spray bottle … Continue reading
February 13, 2016
Saltpipe Inhaler
Bringing the benefits of salt mine therapy to your home. Increased air pollution is contributing to a growing number of people suffering from breathing difficulties. Hay fever, asthma and other respiratory disorders are on the increase. The salty atmospheres of … Continue reading
August 11, 2012
Neem – Herbal Insect Repellent
Neem Herbal Insect Repellent is a scientifically formulated spray to repel mosquitoes, midges and flies. It is suitable for all the family. Mosquitoes and midges find their prey by using their highly sensitive antennae to detect the odours given off … Continue reading
June 13, 2012
The shift towards natural medicine
Modern, western medicine has undoubtedly made incredible contributions to science and learning. Many of the scores of metabolic pathways that facilitate the normal function of our neurological, immune and endocrine (hormonal) systems have been elucidated by research funded by drug … Continue reading
August 11, 2010
Rude Health Show
RDS, Dublin, Sat. 11th – Sun. 12th September Call into our store for your free ticket worth €12. Visit > rudehealth.ie for all events, talks and a list of exhibitors at the Rude Health Show.
March 25, 2009
Earth hour
> Join earth hour on Saturday and find your carbon number with > the carbon calculator. How will climate change impact our food security?
February 13, 2009
Fair trade fortnight – Cacao and coffee
Mon 23th Feb – 3rd March Our special offers for this years > Fairtrade fortnight are on:- > Gepa dark chocolate [55% and 70%] > Equal Exchange dark and medium roast coffee beans Theobroma cacao is a evergreen tree growing … Continue reading
September 15, 2008
Love your planet – Choose organic
> National organic week which takes place on 15th – 21st September > Organic fortnight from 6th – 21st September
September 15, 2007
Forests, trees and human health and well-being
Modern society today is faced with increasing incidences of poor health, related to modern lifestyles, that cannot be addressed by medicine alone. Contributing factors have been identified as an increasingly sedentary population, increasing levels of mental stress related to urban … Continue reading
June 8, 2007
World Ocean Day
> World Ocean Day Today is World Ocean Day – a day to set aside to do something amazing for our seas, shores and wildlife. The world’s oceans generate most of the oxygen we breathe, help feed us, regulate our … Continue reading
May 1, 2007
May is…
>> Compost Awareness Week, May 6-12 >> Vegetarian week, May 21-27 >> Allergy week, May 21-25
February 24, 2007
Fair Trade
FAIR TRADE FORTNIGHT starts on Mon Feb, 26th and runs until March, 11th. For more information visit > Fairtrade Ireland or check out > Dublin City’s Fairtrade Initiative.
November 7, 2006
Think Organic
This week is organic week > supported by the department of agriculture and food. For a free organic magazine and/or a booklet with ten speedy org. recipes call into our shop. Tomorrow’s health – today !!!
September 23, 2006
Organic Week
Coming up…> Organic week 6-12 November 2006and> All-Ireland Organic Food Conference The Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon
January 13, 2006
GM-free food
Most Irish non-organic meat, poultry and dairy produce comes from animals fed on GM feed, but is not labeled as such because of a loophole in EU law. This loophole is directly responsible for the continued growing and importation of … Continue reading
September 3, 2005
We become silent
Not to be missed – TV programmes devoted to natural and alternative medicines:A new documentary — ‘WE BECOME SILENT’ Exposes the dangers of free trade and Codex Alimentarius.Narrated by Dame Judi Dench > please click here to watch ‘WE BECOME … Continue reading
June 4, 2005
2 New Products
PRODUCTS +++ NEW PRODUCTS +++ NEW PRODUCTS +++ NEW NOW available:-green outdoor activity> level 1 – sport kites from Germany – only the sky is the limit green indoor activity> organic wines from Italy, France and Spain – guaranteed pure … Continue reading
March 30, 2005
GMO again …
PRIME TIME INVESTIGATES GMO CONTROVERSYShould Ireland accept GMO food and farming? See the arguments for and against on Prime Time’s investigative report on Thursday 31 March, 9.30pm, RTE1
January 1, 2002
Water Fluoridation
THE Government was accused of delaying a report into the effects of water fluoridation on bottle-fed babies. Newborns who are fed formula prepared with tap water are receiving three times the fluoride limit recommended by the British Medical Association, while … Continue reading