With a long history of usage in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lion’s Mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) is one of the most renowned medicinal mushrooms famous for its cognitive enhancing abilities to support memory, focus, mood and overall brain health.
As we move into a brand-new year, many of us will be thinking about ways to live a healthier life, especially after the wild ride that was 2020. If adopting a more plant-based diet is on your radar, we’ve got some easy ideas to help you get started on your transition.
Whether you’ve been a fan of MARGOT since we launched or you’re new around here you may or may not be aware that we’re all about clean and sustainable beauty. We’re talking safe, non-toxic skincare, makeup, supplements and products for the home that are either all natural or blend the best of nature and safe scientific formulations.
There’s a lot of talk around about fasting right now. There are many different ways to go about fasting, but the effects can be really beneficial if you choose a method that you know you’ll actually be able to stick to. Here are the basics you need to know about this diet and lifestyle phenomenon before you get started.
Practising good sleep hygiene (getting yourself in the right zone for sleep) is key to ensuring you fall asleep easily and soundly. If this is something you need to work on, we’ve got a few pro tips from Matakana-based Ashtanga and Yin yoga teacher, Wendy Douglas, which incorporate simple yoga postures and breath work, and can be practised without the need for any equipment or experience.
If you’re stuck in a cycle of feeling less than restful every morning when your alarm goes off, it’s time to reinvigorate your sunrise routine. There’s nothing worse than starting the day feeling like you’ve been hit by a bus and not being able to shake it off as you head into the office or prepare for a full-on day looking after the kids.
