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A tree in my garden which I have always referred to as an apple tree – although it hasn’t borne fruit in the 23 or more years I have lived here, so how could I know? – has been laden with big sweet pears! Considering my fruit trees are older than my 1864 house, or […]
Well….not really…but that’s not the point! We’ve hammered on about detox this and cleanse that for the last few months and it is, we feel, high time we brought back a bit of bold.  And here’s the pitch… The following “keywords” tick a few boxes for all of us at The Hopsack Fairtrade- not […]
Fresh Bread returns to the Hopsack healthfood store So a major news flash that should have been aired before Christmas was the folding of Blazing Salads Bakery, and the subsequent glum faces on their many loyal customers. Â But it being the festive season we couldn’t quite bring ourselves to spread such woeful tidings. Â […]
If you believe in health freedom and the importance of continued access to holistic healthcare, check out this article by Sarah Best: http://www.sarahbesthealth.com/why-we-all-need-to-stand-up-for-health-freedom-now/
The Debate The government intends to ban the sale of raw milk for direct human consumption before the end of 2011, further homogenising our food culture without sufficient public debate on the pros and cons of consuming unpasteurised milk. The ban covers the sale of raw milk of all species in the Republic of Ireland […]
Three years ago I wrote a blog on mercury amalgam fillings. ‘Silver amalgam’ is the term preferred by most dentists. However, metal fillings also contain a substantial amount of mercury. Mercury is the second most toxic element (after plutonium). Noxious mercury vapour is released into your system every time you drink, chew, or grind your […]
Just follow this link to Dr Mercola’s site: Food Matters the movie
Sit in with Patrick Holford as he spouts nutritional wisdom, get pampered with organic skin care ranges, enjoy a divine raw food wrap from the Healthy Habits cafe – Rude Health 2011 Â is shaping up nicely alright. Â 48 talks, 180+ exhibitors and all the zing and zest for life that Ireland's natural health […]
It mightn't feel like summer, but we're well into the season now.  The Elder tree is blooming around the country.  Actually  it's in decline, but if you hurry, you might just be in time to make the most delicious drink ever.  Elderflower cordial.  This is the true taste of summer! […]