Expert Advice

1. Don’t Diet On a diet when you are losing weight quickly you can be losing muscle and water not fat and then when you stop the diet the weight goes back on as fat. So the next diet has to be stricter. This is when you end up yo-yo dieting.  Research shows that when you diet your body undergoes...

With Christmas and New Year behind us, it’s time to get back into work, school, and our daily routines. The days are slowly getting longer, but we are still in the midst of winter. That means it can be hard to escape the colds and flu going around. Here are a few top tips to support your immune ...

In January many of us may be feeling lethargic, sluggish and fatigued. It's been a busy Christmas season and it may only be now in the aftermath that we are slowing down and starting to feel the effects of our festive fun! The change in weather and routine can have our bodies feeling a little...

The gut is considered to be the centre of human health. Research has found that an unhealthy gut can negatively impact our health, contributing towards obesity, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, hormonal imbalances, chronic fatigue and joint and heart problems. So how does what we put into our mou...

What Are Antibiotics? Antibiotics are a vital medical treatment, they are being used so regularly in human healthcare that we have inadvertently created an antibiotic crisis. On a social level, there is huge concern that the main antibiotics we use are soon going to be ineffective due to antibi...

What Is “Leaky Gut”? You may have heard the term ‘Leaky gut’, but what does it actually mean? Is it really a thing? Yes it is! Leaky gut is the term used to describe the increased permeability of the gut wall, or ‘intestinal hyperpermeability'. One of the most important functions of our gu...

What Is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a very common condition in Ireland, it is a ‘thinning’ of the bones and is a disease that manifests itself in childhood. However it often doesn't become an issue until later in life when we become more aware of our bone density and maybe Osteopenia is a conc...

In June of 2018 I had the unique opportunity to visit the home of Alfred Vogel and the biodynamic Bioforce farm. I wanted to share with you some of my experience of the beauty and history of the A. Vogel Brand but most importantly the story behind Alfred Vogel’s most prized herb – Echinacea and ...

Do you dread the hay fever season? Do you suffer with allergic reactions or have other allergy-linked problems such as eczema, asthma, dermatitis, itchy eyes, chronic nasal congestion or catarrh?  These symptoms are miserable, but the good news is there are a number of substances that can help r...

At Evergreen Healthfoods we proudly stock a number of high quality brands providing high quality and natural Feminine Hygiene Products. But why should we be concerned with purchasing natural, organic and environmentally friendly sanitary products? A healthy body and a healthy mind doesn’t stop ...

Summer holidays are just around the corner and whether you are going abroad or having a ‘staycation’, you’ll want to look and feel your best. Here are 11 health signs that mean your body may need support this summer: You have gained a few extra pounds and/or bloat after overindulging. Pu...

Claire Grady, Qualified Nutritional Therapist and advocate for healthy eating & lifestyle spoke at our recent Dr. Hauschka Health, Beauty & Lifestyle Event at the Hotel Meyrick. Below, is an outline of what Claire spoke about on the night.  Chlorophyll Chlorophyll plays an important r...

Love Your Skin This Summer with Dr. Hauschka Summer Skin Care Essentials We all love summer and welcome the brighter, warmer days with open arms. However the change in seasons can also bring changes to the skin’s condition. We have selected five Dr. Hauschka skin care essentials for face and bod...

Hay Fever? Controlling Hay Fever Using Nutritional Supplements And Diet Welcome to the third blog in this series of hay fever articles. Previous publications talked about recognising when you have hay fever and outlined practical tips to reduce the pollen around you. In this article, I will ou...

Hay fever? Practical tips to get you through this hay fever season. Pay attention to the pollen counts. There are monitors throughout the country that collect data on daily pollen counts within the different regions of Ireland. If the pollen count is high in your area, it is best to stay in...