Acupuncture is able to ease the pain of arthritis, according to a study conducted in Germany. In the past it’s been shown that acupuncture gave pain relief, but studies have been small and it was always difficult to conclude whether or not the results were simply the result of the placebo effect. [more...]

Rhodochrosite is the stone of love and balance. Usually rose pink, it can come in various shades - from a light pink, sometimes with an orange tint - to a colour that’s nearly red with white banding... [more...]

Ever wondered what made the Vikings so formidable in battle? Perhaps it had something to do with their herbal medicine. Jo Finzi investigates... [more...]

The stones of the Zodiac sign of Aries are diamond, garnet, red jasper, carnelian, red tiger-eye and finally heliotrope - which we are featuring this month. Heliotrope is also known as bloodstone. [more...]

For additional help with your spring detox, try the herbal remedy milk thistle. As thistles go, this is the big one. At more than six feet in height, it has large white veined leaves, and magenta spiky flowers. [more...]

This month we take a look at complementary therapies to get the whole body right back into alignment. Jo Finzi looks into the benefits offered by osteopaths, chiropractors and instructors of the Alexander Technique. [more...]