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What is biodynamic farming?

Finely ground quartz mixed with water and packed into a cow’s horn, oak bark stuffed into the skull of a farm animal and buried underground… Believe it or not, these are methods used in a specific type of farming. With more and more farmers choosing to use their land this way, what is biodynamic farming? And could it actually help to work against the dangers of modern industrial farming?

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Healthy snacks for work

For lots of us, it’s been a long (and strange) time spent away from the office. Perhaps you’ve missed the endless Colin the Caterpillars and office treats, or maybe you’ve settled into healthier eating patterns while working from home. Whichever camp you fall into, packing a few healthy snacks for work will stand you in good stead for a productive day.

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Ayurvedic food: Your guide to Ayurvedic eating

Ayurvedic food is structured around the principles of a medical system that developed over 3,000 years ago. What does ancient Indian medicine have to teach us about our diet, and should we all adapt to Ayurvedic eating?

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What is holistic health?: Interview with Linda Curtis of holistically happy you

After a cancer diagnosis changed her life, Linda Curtis set up her company, Holistically Happy You, to help others find health and happiness through food. We caught up with her to chat about how she is turning her experiences into a positive message to share with her clients.

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What is ‘clean eating’?

It’s a divisive term in the world of nutrition, but what is clean eating? In this article, we’ll try to give a balanced view of clean eating and our stance on it here at Erbology.

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What is sustainable farming?

Lots of companies talk about it, but what is sustainable farming? In this article, we break down what the term actually means, and how you can spot products which make use of sustainable farming practices.

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How to make vegan ice cream

How do you transform a recipe based around dairy and eggs into something that people vegans can enjoy too? It’s easier than you think. Here’s how to make vegan ice cream.

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Rose water for skin

Rose water is much more than an irresistible perfume. Discover the benefits of rose water for skin and why the ancient Damask rose is the superior species.

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What is holistic medicine?

It’s a buzzword that gets thrown around a lot, but what is holistic medicine? And why are so many people turning towards it in an effort to find happiness in a stressful and chaotic world?

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What are the three pillars of sustainability?

With climate change an ever more pressing issue, many of us are looking for ways to live more sustainably. Part of this is knowing what to demand from our governments and the companies we buy from. One famous theory, the three pillars of sustainability, can help us understand what it takes to be sustainable. We’ll also look at how we apply the pillars at Erbology.

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