Reiki (pronounced “ray-key”) is an ancient Japanese natural, hands-on, non-invasive healing system.

Nigella Sativa, fennel flower, nutmeg flower, Roman coriander, black sesame, black cumin, black caraway, onion seed, black seed… Call it what you will, this plant holds mighty healing powers in the form of the seeds that lie within it.

In his study at Harvard University, Shawn Achor, founder of Good Think Inc, found that only 45 % of the workers surveyed were actually happy at their jobs. Read his thoughts on the link between success & happiness…

Many experts concur that the lives of dementia patients are considerably enhanced and lengthened with a basic understanding and affinity with the sufferers themselves. A village in Amsterdam called Hogeway ̶ affectionately known as “Dementia Village” ̶ adheres to this theory in droves.

Kale is a form of wild cabbage considered to be one of the most nutritious vegetables in the world. Here we give four good reasons why…

No one understands the power of love letters better than US-born Hannah Brencher. All the more profound, it turned out, when encountered by total strangers; a discovery inspiring the creation of her website: The World Needs More Love Letters.

Recent research supports the theory that water has a memory…

It has previously been mooted that the great stone circle in England – Stonehenge - was used as a prehistoric observatory, a sun temple, a place of healing, and a temple of the ancient druids. But recent research proves something even more interesting…

A study, which was published online in the journal Advanced Materials, reveals scientists have found a way to couple spinach’s photosynthetic protein with silicon; to produce a new “biohybrid” solar cell.

It is becoming increasingly obvious that there is a place for both pharmaceutical and natural medicine in our world. To get an introductory feel for when to use which, we spoke to an integrative doctor and friend of ibiCASA: Dr Marja van Engelen (Sta. Eulària).

Garlic has long been known for its health-giving properties, but a recent study shows it has benefits in preventing lung cancer too…

Dr Robert Young, microbiologist and nutritionist, talks about the significance of a proper acid alkaline balance within our bodies, and how to achieve this.

The list of conditions that can be helped by lemons is very long, but here we highlight a few uses of this amazing food…

From my own experience and through working with the bereaved, I have found that one of the most helpful things in navigating the loss of a loved one, is understanding a little of what to expect…

According to a study, teachers who practice "mindfulness" are better equipped to reduce their own stress levels and prevent burnout. Read more about the findings of the research.

A controlled trial carried out by researchers from Northwestern Medicine, has found that that dieters who used a mobile app as part of their programme lost weight and kept it off considerably more successfully.

People power in the form of online petitions is taking the world by storm. Avaaz, who now have nearly 36 million members across 194 countries of the world, have made commendable strides in overturning global humanitarian, social and political injustices. Change.org, another particularly effective site, has been making significant waves too.

A new report shows that organic waste can be invaluable in supporting crops in ordinarily inhospitable conditions…

It is often bandied about that we are made up of 70% water, but few of us understand why this has a bearing on how much we should actually consume. In this article we talk about the effects of dehydration on the human body and mind.

Quite apart from it being a rather nice accompaniment to salads or in cooking, parsley is just the thing you need in your garden to repel harmful insects and attract useful ones…