mmmm one of the good things about the early heat is the early Summer fruits. We were reminded of how some flavours go together at a recent Canadian Thanks Giving last week. Then when the perfect watermelons arrived at Vive this week, we knew they had to feature in this weeks organic recipes. [...]
I know it's kind of gross but trust me there were worse. It's that time of year where the winds and those beautiful flowers start to reek havoc on those of us that are susceptible to hay fever. Last year we did an awesome little blog post on what you could do diet [...]
With the warm weather slowly upon us it is the time to take advantage of the new season vegetables and the opportunities to socialise outside with friends. We couldn't resist the quality of sugar snap peas and sweet corn from United Organics this week. Chef Nick Grivas created this little salad to accompany our 41 [...]
The growing popularity of cacao powder and its related products came about as a result of a published study in 1996. The study was conducted using the active ingredients found in raw cacao and concluded that cacao polyphenols (active ingredients) had a strong antioxidant action. Cacao could now be considered as a dietary source [...]
We have the tabs, gel and cream in stock. The natural anti-inflammatory Everyone has experienced inflammation and its unpleasant symptoms of pain, swelling, and redness. Inflammation - a highly complex process - is the body's response to tissue injuries (muscles, skin, tendons, ligaments, or joints). Such injuries can be caused by an acute [...]
Somewhat epidemic, insomnia is an interesting study for natural therapies. People that fall sleep but then wake at different hours of the night are of particular interest. Although some nice research exists, western medicine has little to contribute however Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has much to offer. TCM often speaks about imbalances and disturbances in [...]
It's super concentrated. Weleda Skin Food is the answer to dry skin. Skin food is so nourishing, hydrating and protective for dry and rough skin. The product is marketed as a treatment for dry skin, but here at Vive we use it as general maintenance for hands and arms. The cream is rich [...]
mix with oil and dip fresh bread into. mmmm I'm a big fan of balsamic vinegar, loving the tart yet slightly sweet flavour it gives to enhance just about any dish you add it too. Lately what I have loved is making a salad and giving a good splash of extra [...]
Gentle enough for everyone in the family to be able to use. A part of growing up is the level of hormones in both girls and boys increase. Boys have the same amount of testosterone as a grown man by the time they are 12, Steve Biddulph. So a way to stay [...]
Lemon, natures natural antibacterial agent. Looking for a hand wash that not only leaves the hands feeling soft and clean but one that has amazing fresh summery fragrance?A'kin Lemon Myrtle handwash is natural and grown from our native Lemon Myrtle trees and is manufactured by the Purist Company which is a certified Vegan [...]
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