The story goes, that Ayurveda was born some 5,000 years ago along the foothills of the Himalayas. It was given to the people by the Rishis or wise Sages of the time, because when they visited the settlements they discovered that the human beings had fallen out of balance with nature and had begun to experience various forms of disease. They retreated and prayed for guidance to the Gods and what was given to them was a system that would enable the people to restore balance to

Whilst we haven't fully felt the bite of chilly Northern Irish autumnal weather, the gorgeous coloured leaves falling off the trees and the cold foggy mornings are certainly an indication that it's on it's way. So what better time to prepare our bodies for fighting off those seasonal cold and flu bugs with these simple tips ... 1. Fermented foods and drinks are our friends Bacteria-boosting kombucha, kimchi, pickles, tempeh, and other fermented foods boost good gut bacteria.