health notes

Boost your wellbeing the natural way with our round-up from the world of health and beauty

DISCOVER THE HEALING POWERS

of wild flowers and herbs with The Handmade Apothecary (Kyle Books, £18.99). Written by medical herbalists Kim Walker and Vicky Chown, it contains recipes for balms, tinctures, oils and syrups, as well as a guide on how best to use them.

AFTERNOON TEA AND CAKE GETS A HEALTH KICK

with Rhythm 108 Good For You Dessert Bar (£18 for 12 packets; rhythm108.co.uk). Lemon Cake comes sweetened with dates and lemon oil, while Coconut Macaroon contains coconut oil and flakes alongside crunchy cashews; there’s even a Choco-walnut Brownie with cocoa paste.

IF SANDALS ARE ALREADY EXACERBATING SORE, CRACKED HEELS,

soothe them with What Skin Needs Cracked Skin Cream (£12.99, whatskinneeds.co.uk). Made with sunflower-seed oil and aloe vera, it helps to soften hardened areas, make them more supple and less prone to splitting. For more tips and products, visit netdoctor.co.uk.