Sharing the health benefits of plants 

Walking impacts almost every system of our body. Some of the physical benefits of walking, such as the strengthening of bones and muscles and the improvement of posture, are well-known. However, there are many more ways that walking in nature impacts our health. Here are just five of them : 1. Improves cognition and memory Working-memory capacity and creativity have been shown to improve after a walk in nature. The exact mechanisms for this are not fully understood. One possi

Following a shock, injury or disease, we are tired, demineralised and our immune system is weakened. Convalescence is a crucial period of physical and mental rest required to recover from illness, surgery or an emotional trauma. Depending on the condition, this can take from several weeks to several months. Like most people, I’m impatient to return to my normal activities, however, if this period is not respected, recovery takes longer and there is an increased risk of relaps

Common Hawthorn ( Crataegus monogyna) is well known for its fruit, popular in syrups, liqueur, ketchup and jam, but did you know that the...

An essential element of French stews and soups, the bouquet garni is a tied bundle of herbs used to flavour dishes. One of its advantages...