http://www.cucopia.com/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.cucopia.com en-us Sun, 08 Mar 2026 19:14:58 +0000 Rocketspark http://www.cucopia.com/blog/post/18060/whats-in-a-season/ Eating seasonally means eating foods that are naturally in harvest at that time of year, such as strawberries in June and butternut squashes in October. This usually goes hand in hand with eating local produce and so also better for the planet.... Thu, 08 Sep 2022 12:05:52 +0100 http://www.cucopia.com/blog/#post18060 http://www.cucopia.com/blog/post/16852/easing-chronic-sinus-issues/ “I’ve struggled for years with sinus problems and so I used to take Sudafed a-lot to help with the symptoms. However I found this year it was worsening and becoming more frequent. I didn’t want to keep taking medication so I spoke to Sam who made me a tincture. Since then my sinuses have cleared, I felt like they were solid and after a couple of weeks of blowing my nose (a lot!) my sinuses feel so relieved. I didn’t realise how much the sudafed had dried me up and actually made things wo... Wed, 11 May 2022 09:46:29 +0100 http://www.cucopia.com/blog/#post16852 http://www.cucopia.com/blog/post/15996/sexy-herbs/ 💜 Want to get your groove on (or back?) 💜 Overwork & stress lowering your libido? 💜 Time of life impacting your sex drive & performance? Ignite your passion & pep up your sex life with these sexy herbs! 🌿 Horny Goatweed (Epimedium grandiflorum) - the name says it all - increases both male & female libido & shown to promote nitric oxide synthesis to enhance erectile function 🌿 Puncture vine (Tribulus terrestris) - used in Ayurvedic medicine as a sexual stimulant for both men & wome... Mon, 14 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cucopia.com/blog/#post15996 http://www.cucopia.com/blog/post/15995/soothe-me-cream-for-infected-eczema-case/ “Thank you for the cream. I’ve used the first cream in its entirety yesterday and today and it has been amazing … My daughter's skin was really red and the cream has soothed it and peeled it so it’s looking much calmer today... Thanks Sam … I can’t tell you what a relief the cream has been this week!” I added some antimicrobial herbs such as Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) to the Soothe Me Cream to ease some infected eczema for this lovely girl. I'm so pleased to hear i... Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.cucopia.com/blog/#post15995 http://www.cucopia.com/blog/post/15839/reaching-for-a-monday-morning-coffee/ Caffeine increases the stress hormone cortisol which stimulates our fight or flight response. This can make us overreact to situations, become irritable & agitated and make our hearts beat faster. Our bodies are designed to boost energy levels in the mornings so we already produce cortisol naturally, adding that cup of coffee first thing swamps our system. Try waiting until you have been up for at least an hour before consuming any caffeine. If you already have increased anxiety or suffer from p... Sun, 16 Jan 2022 19:43:09 +0000 http://www.cucopia.com/blog/#post15839 http://www.cucopia.com/blog/post/15696/sleep-powder/ Making a lovely powder mix to help a client get their sleep back on on track 🥰 💤Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) - traditionally used in India as bedtime drink, relieves stress, anxiety and inflammation 💤Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) - sedative and calming effect, a heart tonic and tones nervous system 💤Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) - a powerful sedative, at low doses acts as an antidepressant and useful for calming an agitated mind 💤Turmeric (Curcuma longa) - reduces inflamma... Fri, 10 Dec 2021 17:20:03 +0000 http://www.cucopia.com/blog/#post15696 http://www.cucopia.com/blog/post/15321/castor-oil-packs/ A castor oil pack is a piece of wool or cotton cloth soaked in castor oil which is applied on the skin. People use them to ease several ailments, including skin conditions, blood circulation problems, and digestive issues. Specifically, application of a castor oil pack seems to increase detoxification through the liver and trigger the other organs of elimination to open and release. It may also help stimulate the lymphatic system, improve circulation, and generally aid toxin removal.... Mon, 18 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.cucopia.com/blog/#post15321 http://www.cucopia.com/blog/post/15320/king-of-bitters--andrographis-paniculata-green-chiretta/ This herb has been in the news this week after trials in Thai prisons to treat COVID-19 have shown encouraging results. A strong antimicrobial, antiviral and stimulates the immune system. I often use it in remedies for infections either as a tincture (liquid extract of herb in alcohol) or as a tea. Due to its immensely bitter taste - known as ‘King of Bitters’ - I will often combine it with other herbs such as Liquorice or Elderberry to make it more palatable. The bitter taste also stimulat... Fri, 15 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.cucopia.com/blog/#post15320 http://www.cucopia.com/blog/post/15319/alternate-nostril-breathing-or-nadi-shohana/ This technique balances Vata and because Vata is the chief dosha this in turn balances both Pitta and Kapha. Benefits of this technique: 🍃It activates, cleanses, and brings balance to the solar (masculine) and lunar (feminine) channels of the subtle body. These channels are directly related to the same dualistic energies activated by different hormones in the body, so hormone imbalances almost always reflect an excess or deficiency in either solar or lunar energies—and sometimes both. ... Tue, 12 Oct 2021 19:36:32 +0100 http://www.cucopia.com/blog/#post15319 http://www.cucopia.com/blog/post/15238/immune-boosting-astragalus-miso-soup/ Astragalus is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to strengthen wei qi – the energy that circulates the surface of the body. It is also known to increase white blood cell count, decrease viral replication and stimulates production of T killer cells. (word of caution – do not take if you have an active infection, speak to your practitioner first) Miso is a fermented bean sauce which is full of probiotics – supporting healthy gut flora has been strongly linked with immune system health. Add... Thu, 30 Sep 2021 20:07:06 +0100 http://www.cucopia.com/blog/#post15238