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For many of us, the knee jerk reaction to a headache is to take some over-the-counter painkillers. Of course sometimes this truly is the only thing that helps, but before you rush to the tablet cupboard why not consider a natural approach?

Below we look at some tried and tested natural ways to help with headache pain.

Note: If your headaches are frequent/severe, be sure to seek advice from your GP.

1. Keep a headache diary

When a headache strikes, note down what you’ve had to eat...

Stick the kettle on!

We all enjoy a warming cup of tea or coffee, but there are a variety of herbal teas that are thought to promote good health, as well as being a comforting drink. The list below includes just a few of our favourite herbal teas - they are easy to find and are a great way to boost well-being.

Rooibos

Rooibos is thought to improve skin health as it contains alpha-hydroxy acid, which is good for the complexion. It also absorbs the oil in our skin (sebum) and can be used...

As honey is produced by bees, it is commonly found throughout the world. However, there are certain forms of honey that are only produced in a few locations and each country has its favourite. When bees are able to access large areas of one type of flower, they can produce a monofloral honey that has a specific flavour. This is why there are so many varied tastes to honey, depending on where it was produced and from which flower.

But what is it?

Honey is essentially the sweet food made by...

When it comes to simple first aid, many of us prefer natural, DIY home remedies to those from a pharmacy. Fortunately, there is a wealth of fast-acting remedies thought to effectively treat minor ailments.

Whether you’re a parent dealing a child’s scrape or bruise, you’re prone to accidents or you just want to be prepared, these all-natural remedies will be handy to have in your first aid kit.

Baking soda for bee stings

Baking soda is usually found at the back of your kitchen cupboard...

These days herbal remedies can be found in supermarkets, health food outlets and pharmacies, but you can also create a corner in your garden where you can grow your own.

Medical herbalist, Luzia Barclay is currently busy setting up her own medicinal herb garden. She says that the best place to start is to divide your corner into sections devoted to each of the body systems, for example:

digestive system skin health nervous system.

The next step is to fill the plot with the herbs...

Many of the spices used in winter recipes are found to be effective in boosting our immune system and improving digestion. If you’re feeling poorly, get yourself in the kitchen and add these four spices to your dishes.

Ginger

Known for its positive effect on the digestive system, ginger is rich in the active compound, gingerol. This has been shown to improve indigestion, reduce feelings of nausea and reduce vomiting. Ginger is also an anti-inflammatory, assisting in pain relief and...

While we all enjoy a lovely cup of tea as an afternoon pick-me-up, there are a wide variety of herbal teas that are thought to promote well-being and help us feel better. From classic calming lavender and chamomile to dandelion and sage, these teas are easy to find and can add a little comfort to our day-to-day lives.

Peppermint for indigestion

Refreshing and renewing, peppermint is the perfect energy booster. It is known to promote digestion and relieve nausea and gas. Studies have found...

Reap the benefits by bringing cuttings indoors to promote relaxation or even bring them to work to boost concentration levels.

There are many ways you can utilise your home-grown healing plants. You can dry the herbs, adding them to teas, bath water, infused oils or balms.

Below are our favourite aromatic plants that will allow you to explore the healing power of herbs, scents and oils.

Lavender

The scent of lavender has been shown to promote relaxation and sleep. While many...