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Every year, as September rolls in, the world comes together to observe World Alzheimer's Month, an important international event orchestrated by Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI). The primary objective of this month-long initiative is to not only raise awareness but also to challenge the pervasive stigma that surrounds Alzheimer's and dementia. There are around 900,000 people living with dementia in the UK and it is not going away, anytime soon. What is Dementia? Dementia is a term that encapsulates the gradual decline in brain function, giving rise to a cluster of distressing symptoms. These symptoms encompass a spectrum of cognitive abilities, ranging from...

Chinese Knotweed is a fast-growing flora native to Asia. It’s well-known for its ability to spread rapidly, and is even considered a pest to some! But it’s also garnered a reputation for its potential medicinal uses and ability to transform tea. While its propensity to overtake large areas and endanger other flora does make it an issue to land cultivators, we want to appraise the dried form of Chinese Knotweed on those latter characteristics. Spoiler alert – on that front, it’s all positive!

As the summer season unfolds, it brings with it a desire to nourish our bodies with refreshing and healthy snacks. Incorporating Chinese herbs into your summer snacks not only adds unique flavours but also offers a range of health benefits. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has long recognised the healing properties of herbs, which can help support your summer wellness goals. In this blog post, we will explore five herb snack ideas infused with TCM wisdom, along with two easy-to-follow recipes that you can enjoy throughout the season. So, grab your chef hat and apron, here are 5 herb snack ideas to support your...

Job's Tears (薏苡仁), also known as Coix Seeds, Yi Yi Ren or Chinese pearl barley, is one of the most popular food herbs used across China, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Malaysia. Due to their versatility, they are a fantastic ingredient in many cooking dishes. From a tasty morning porridge to a delightful Summer soup, it's super easy to use Job's Tears in every day recipes.  So, grab your chef hat and apron, here are 5 quick ways to use Job's Tears in cooking recipes. What are Job's Tears? With a rather unique name, the Job's Tears plant is a type of branched grass with broad...