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Rest, but never relaxed? Why so many people feel stuck in survival mode.

You finally sit down at the end of the day. The emails are answered (well just enough for today), dinner is done. The children are asleep, the house is quiet. And yet your body still doesn’t feel c...

Why you feel different as the seasons change 

Written by BioBlends founder and nutritional biochemist, Dr Libby.  As the daylight hours begin to shorten, something subtle yet powerful starts to shift within. It’s not just that the mornings fee...

Rest isn’t always enough: how to actually restore your energy

You’re doing what you’ve been told should help. You’re slowing down, going to bed earlier, trying to take a break when you can (although that feels impossible, a lot). And yet, your energy doesn’t ...

Chocolate Velvet Tart

This nut-free tart is perfect for those with nut allergies. The silky chocolate filling is made with cacao, the raw equivalent of cocoa, which is a great source of antioxidants with many mood-boost...

Chocolate Fudge Squares

Makes 25 - 30 squares | 20 minutes | Freezer friendly Ingredients 220g peeled sweet potato, roughly chopped in same sized pieces ¾ cup almond butter ½ cup cacao or carob powder ¼ cup honey ½ cup c...

Supporting your skin through menopause: inside & out

Midlife can be a subtle or significant time of transformation for women, occurring alongside shifts in hormones and the skin. Insights from Tara O’Rourke – a Dr Hauschka Esthetician and Bran...

Zincy Brain Balls

Makes 14-16 | 15 minutes | Freezer-friendly These chewy, nutty, satiating balls are an excellent source of monounsaturated fats as well as omega-3 fatty acids that have the anti-inflammatory proper...

Calming Lemon Balls

These lemon balls bring that soothing, supportive combination of lemon and honey into a simple, nourishing snack – soft, citrusy and lightly sweet, with ingredients chosen to do more than just tast...

The impact of sugar on your brain

Most people know excess sugar consumption is linked to unhealthy body fat levels, type 2 diabetes and heart disease – but what about its impact on your brain? This is a part of the sugar story that...

Is magnesium just for sleep? Magnesium’s role from head to toe.

Magnesium doesn’t always claim the spotlight. It’s not marketed as dramatic or fast-acting. Yet, beneath the surface, it is one of the most foundational nutrients in human physiology. It’s involved...