Licorice is one food I hate, but I’m a huge fan of licorice root (glycyrrhiza glabra). Different to the actual (disgusting) candy that may come to mind when you think of licorice; licorice is an adaptogenic plant which has been used for thousands of years as a medicinal herb -…
Normally as winter starts to set in we look for ways to ward off colds and manage sniffles, and this year especially we’ve all been forced to prioritise…
I am a huge fan of ATP Science products and their natural and integrative approach to health care the supplement industry. Their team includes qualified, and vastly experienced,…
You may be seeing medicinal mushrooms sprout up everywhere lately as supplements and superfood ingredients in chocolate and even coffee! But why all of the sudden interest in these adaptogenic mushrooms? Astoundingly there are over 1.5 million different fungi and mushroom varieties, some of which are edible, some which are…
If I was ever forced to choose the best supplement of all time it would be BioCeuticals ArmaForce, hands down! Why do I love it so much? First…
I’ve always been a fan of Green Tea X50 and I also LOVE matcha, but honestly I was a little sceptical about how they would work together in…
With my growing interest in herbs and herbal medicine, I was super excited to try out this new organic herbal tea range – Me Tea Co. The range features six different handcrafted blends, each with a specific purpose. They include a unique mix of beneficial ingredients, including adaptogenic herbs, which…
Adaptogens are quickly gaining popularity in the health world, and if you haven’t heard of them yet you soon will. Far from a new health trend, they’ve been…
Coffee in general will always hold a special place in my heart, but Before You Speak Coffee especially does! For those of you who have been following me…
From supplements to beauty and skincare ranges, collagen definitely seems to be a popular ingredient at the moment and for good reason – but what is it? And what does does it do? What is collagen and what is it used for? Collagen is the most abundant protein found in…