The Transcendental Meditation technique is a simple, natural, effortless process practiced 15 to 20 minutes twice daily while sitting comfortably with eyes closed. It is unique among techniques of meditation, distinguished by its effortlessness, naturalness and profound effectiveness. [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...]