Monthly Archives: May 2021

Fat: a word that can be hard to hear at times, especially after a weekend of indulgence! 😉 But fats come in many forms and some are vital to good health. So, we boldly go to Fat Land to collect data on our oily pals. Which are friendly, and which are enemy aliens out to […]

Where Do You Get Your Protein As a Vegan? ‘Where do you get your protein?’ is a common question put to the growing tribe of vegan bodybuilders. Such athletes are challenging long-held cultural assumptions that animal foods are needed to build muscular physiques. For these Gods and Goddesses, meat, fish, fowl, dairy and eggs are […]

Icy feet? Blue hands? Aching ears? Winter can trigger chilblains, Reynaud's disease and other circulation problems, like sheer f-f-f-freezingness! As the causes of blood-flow issues are not always clear, prevention and/or treatment of symptoms is key. A major antidote to cold-induced conditions is soothing warmth. Outer warmth… Thermal undies and layered clothing can help prevent […]

Ever feel exhausted, drugged, or unable to think half an hour after eating a sandwich for lunch? If so, you might be suffering from the effects of non-coeliac gluten sensitivity on the brain. Here’s what we’ll uncover today. Wanna go straight to the point? Just click on it and it will take you the relevant […]

Are you suffering from toothache? Perhaps you are hungover? Or battling chronic insomnia as those sheep you are trying to count skip further and further away? If so, read on. A simple technique grounded in Ayurveda and popularised by a Ukrainian doctor may be just what you need to heal your woes âand it will […]

Every month, each member of The Hopsack staff receives a product to trial from the store. It can be anything from skincare, to supplements and remedies, to food. Kasia took home Amazing Grass Chocolate Powder this month. Here's what she had to say about it: "My teenage daughter took the Amazing Grass chocolate powder and actually […]

So, for this Q&A we asked Finn one simple ‘Q’ – what can be done to improve our heart health?  His ‘A’ is as captivating as ever…                                                            […]

Shane's Reviews Viridian Rhodiola   Each month, The Hopsack staff try out different products in the shop – it helps us recommend what we truly believe is worthwhile and of good quality. Last month, our Man Shane tried out Viridian's Rhodiola.   Rhodiola (also sometimes called Arctic root or golden root)  is best known for […]

So we asked Finn to tell us more about the legendary manuka honey, and how it can help us.  It's fascinating.  He and Erica are hosting an event in The Hopsack – Spring Cleaning – Take the Broom to Your Body! (24th January – 7pm).  Where you can find out even more interesting advice like this. Finn's […]