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Science proves what we all know: Nature is Good for your Health!
by Richard J Dolesh
Richard Dolesh reports on a recently published study, the findings of which support what most of us know intuitively - that nature is good for us. more...
Cooking with Gorse: Foraging for the Kitchen
April 30th, 2013
by Susan Clark
How would you capture the wafting coconut-like scent of a coastal gorse bush? By turning the flowers into a stunningly delicious ice cream says Susan Clarkmore...
Cooking with Wild Garlic: Foraging for the Kitchen
April 19th, 2013
by Susan Clark
If there's one plant you don't need to be a botanist to safely identify it's wild garlic. Just follow your nose ... and head straight back to your kitchen says Susan Clark more...
Are captive tuna farms a viable alternative to overfishing?
Tom Edathikunnel
22nd August, 2012
The Kindai tuna, bred by scientists at Kinki University, may lead the way for future large-scale tuna farms. Tom Edathikunnel investigates whether the idea really is preferable to overfishing more...
Texaco's pollution of Ecuador's indigenous lands brought to light in new DVD
Nicola Peel
8th August, 2012
Nicola Peel talks about her new DVD, Blood of the Amazon, telling of her travels through the rainforest and her investigations on the effects of reckless oil drilling on indigenous communities more...
Review: Backache Therapy Massage with Ozone Steam
Ruth Styles
21st May, 2012
Combining stress-busting know how with Ayurvedic tradition, Dr Wakde’s Natural Health Clinic is the place to go when you need a natural solution for stress and aches, says a revitalised Ruth Styles more...
Tried and tested: mineral make-up
Thea Byrgesen
9th May, 2012
With synthetic and chemical free formulas, and a colour range to rival Monet, modern mineral make-up is skin and planet friendly. Thea Byrgesen rounds up the best more...
The dark side of soya: how one super crop lost its way
Amy Hall
1st May, 2012
A decade ago, soya was being hailed as a superfood but in recent years, numerous issues surrounding deforestation and its impact on health have come to light more...
TAKE ACTION to end cosmetic testing on animals
Mark Briggs
24th April, 2012
Lush Cosmetics have teamed up with the Humane Society International to launch a campaign to ensure long-awaited proposals banning products tested on animals outside the EU are fully enforced more...
Tried and tested: lip balm
Ruth Styles
25th April, 2012
High on petrochemicals and low on efficacy, it’s time to swap your Vaseline for something a little greener. Ruth Styles puts the planet-pleasing alternatives to the test more...
Natural make-up: why it’s giving MAC a run for its money
Matilda Lee
18th April, 2012
Matilda Lee meets the Estée Lauder of natural make-up, Terre d’Oc’s Valerie Roubaud, to find out why natural cosmetics are ready to take on the conventional kind more...
Death by jasmine: why organic perfumery is under threat
Ruth Styles
17th April, 2012
Is real jasmine really worse for you than the synthetic version? It might sound crazy but that's exactly what the International Fragrance Association believe – and it’s making life tough for organic and natural perfumers. Ruth Styles reports more...
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The Ecologist meets… Korres co-founder, Lena Korres
Ruth Styles
13th April, 2012
Greece might be in dire financial straights but for the country’s best-known natural beauty brand, things have never been better. Ruth Styles caught up with Lena Korres to find out why more...
TAKE ACTION to protect 'free from' labelling on skincare products
Mark Briggs
10th April, 2012
Knowing what isn't in a beauty product can be as important as knowing what is. New EU legislation threatens to restrict the 'free from' term on skincare labels but Neal's Yard Remedies say this penalises those that go out of their way to ensure products are safe more...
Heavenly honey: why the golden stuff is good news for your skin
Ruth Styles
4th April, 2012
A natural moisturiser packed with antioxidants, honey is a sweet treat that can make a big difference to your dermis more...
Tried and tested: Mother’s Day beauty gifts
Ruth Styles
16th March, 2012
Done with daffodils? Treat your mum to some gorgeous natural beauty goodies instead. The Ecologist has some suggestions more...
How to get fit, healthy (and slim) the natural way
Phoebe Doyle
7th March, 2012
Thanks to celebrity mums, the pressure to shape up post birth has never been higher. But don’t succumb to extreme diets; as the Ecologist’s natural fitness experts explain, slow and steady wins the racemore...
Top 10...tips for a natural labour
Holly Jeffery
7th March, 2012
Whether it’s raspberry leaf tea or a spot of stretching, pregnancy massage specialist Holly Jeffery suggests some all-natural ways to keep labour pain at bay more...
Organic beauty decoded: the truth about your favourite natural products
Bethany Hubbard
7th March, 2012
Baffled by the growing number of claims made by organic and natural beauty companies? The Ecologist reveals the truth behind the myths more...
Make mine a massage: how the power of touch can give you better health
Ruth Styles
6th March, 2012
Not just a luxury, massage can reduce stress, tension and immune system baddie, cortisol. But not everyone can afford a weekly back rub so the Ecologist joined the students at Neal’s Yard Remedies to find out how to do it DIY style more...
Five of the best… natural ways to quit smoking
Ben Martin
29th February, 2012
Trying to quit, but can’t face puffing on e-cigarettes or chewing Nicorette? With National No Smoking Day coming up, we take a look at some of the natural, sustainable alternatives more...
Natural antiseptics: safe for your skin and the environment
Bethany Hubbard
24th February, 2012
Essential oils and plant extracts can zap zits without causing lasting damage to your skin or the planet more...
Tried and tested: facial oils
Ruth Styles
17th February, 2012
No longer is moisturiser the only way to hydrate your skin. Thanks to Shu Uemura’s pioneering oil-based range, facial oils are becoming a serious alternative to traditional creams. But which are the most planet friendly? more...
How to… make your own beauty products
Priyanka Mogul
9th February, 2012
Whether you’re foraging for ingredients or scouring the shelves of your local health food store, DIY beauty products are as good for the planet as they are for your skin more...
Review: the Relax and Rejuvenate uplifting facial
Ruth Styles
9th February, 2012
If your visage has lost its va va voom, some TLC could be required. Luckily Covent Garden’s Relax Spa has just the thing for skin-conscious greenies more...Members
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