My Commitment to Safe Skincare

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Dr Spiezia

I still remember the day in 2001 when I went, with my wife Loredana, to a meeting held in local hospital here in Cornwall. The meeting was about women who had received surgery for breast cancer. The atmosphere was gentle and everybody was talking and commenting on their personal experience. I was very touched by some of the stories I heard; of the strength of the women, their positive attitude, sense of community, and their ability to transform their experiences into personal growth. Continue reading →

Why I Chose Organic

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Dr Spiezia

As a way of life, organic is nothing new. Before modern farming techniques, it’s how we all used to live. I love nature and my life and business goals have always been to link tradition with a modern, open minded, and scientific approach. Continue reading →

Meadowsweet

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Dr Spiezia

Although it has bloomed quite late this year, the Meadowsweet in the Cornish countryside is as beautiful as ever. It is also referred to as Queen of the Meadow, and rightly so, in my opinion. Continue reading →

The Health Benefits of Vanilla

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Dr Spiezia

Vanilla (vanilla planifolia) is a magnificent climbing orchid originating from Mexico and Central America. It can grow up to 30 metres high, and has beautiful greenish-yellow flowers that open for a day each. In the wild there is only a 1% of chance that the flowers will be pollinated, as they depend on a rare local bee, the Melipona, as a carrier. Continue reading →

Rose

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Dr Spiezia

The rose is one of the most popular flowers in the world and the symbol of love, passion, and tenderness. The word rose comes from Greek rodon (red) and its colour is said to have come from the blood of Adonis, the god of beauty in the Greek mythology. Continue reading →

Nettle

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Dr Spiezia

Nettle (urtica dioica), is one of my favourite medicinal herbs. Although it is a popular plant in folk medicine, the excellent health giving properties of this much maligned herb are now often sadly overlooked. Continue reading →

The rationale for organic cosmetics with their consequences for health, society, the environment, and in homeopathic treatments

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Dr Spiezia

Paper given by Dr Spiezia at the 1st International Congress of Integrated Medicine Rome, 23-24 March 2012 Continue reading →

Spring Skincare Tips

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Dr Spiezia

Twice weekly, bathe for 20 minutes in warm water after adding 150g of pink himalayan salt. This will help to draw out the “sediments”, or toxins. Afterwards, dry your body with a rough towel to activate the blood circulation and to produce a gentle peeling effect. Continue reading →