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Turmeric root (Curcuma longa) is an ancient spice originally from India, a flowering plant related to ginger. It has been used as both a culinary spice and as a medicine for millennia.

We take a look at the social and health benefits of root-to-stem cooking, or using the whole plant — root, leaves, skin, stems and flowers.

Mingled among the clumpy kefir grains sits a plethora of beneficial bacteria and yeasts. We take a look at the magic of kefir.

Diversity is not only important for your gut microbiome, it’s also important that we embrace a diverse society and diverse workplaces. Diversity equals resilience and we can always learn from those different to ourselves.

Did you know that olives and vanilla bean belong to the fermented food family? These five humble foods will load your gut with beneficial bacteria.

We discover the secret to baking the perfect loaf of spelt bread. Hint: it’s “all about the love”.

Sadly, some foods have a devastating impact on the environment. Here, we explore the fruits, vegetables and other foods that have the smallest environmental footprints.

Do you feel like an imposter at work, or perhaps in your studies? If you feel like you are a fraud and don’t belong, even though you are actually quite capable, then you might suffer from “imposter syndrome” and you are not alone.

Did you know that not every natural medicine practitioner is accredited? This means you could be paying for a practitioner that doesn’t maintain professional and ongoing training or adhere to an association’s code of conduct.

If we have a need to show our best selves to the universe, could this drive be linked to the age-old quest for immortality and actually be doing us more good than harm?

Krill oil is loaded with healing nutrients, and has a spectacular portfolio of vitamins and antioxidants. Here’s what it can do for you.

Discover your fountain of youth as we take a look at the latest oils to hit the beauty aisle: açai berry oil, argan oil, baobab oil, hemp seed oil, sea buckthorn oil and more.