Journal

Sustainability and Ethical Fashion with Lucy Macnamara, Founder of Aspiga

What makes a fashion brand so much more than just a pretty dress?Aspiga founder, Lucy Macnamara shares with us her passion to do good in the world and minimise our impact on the planet through sustainable and ethical practices...

Not All Collagen is Created Equally

An integral part of our business is sustainability. Sustainability in businesses is crucial for the long-term health of the planet and is somethi...

Getting to know Daniela Bohling and Millie Dornan, Founders of Wylding

We took a few moments with Wylding founders, best friends, and wild swimming companions, Daniela Bohling and Millie Dornan.

The Healthy Hot Chocolate

Blended to perfection to create an intense chocolaty flavour that is deliciously luxurious.

Getting to know Sarah Guise, Founder of The Rewild Swim Club

We chat to Open Water Coach and Founder of The Rewild Swim Club Sarah Guise, who has opened up her spring fed lake, Madam's Pool.

Trying Veganuary? A nutritionist’s guide on what NOT to do

If you're trying veganuary, this is for you. Read on to find out what you need to keep in mind when doing your plant-based food shop.

Introducing Anna Gough

Anna Gough is an expert in the field of breathwork and cold water therapy, read on to learn more about her and the benefits of her work.

Top 8 Health + Wellness Trends for 2023

Here at Ancient + Brave we love to buck the trend, find innovative ways and lead the pack with our wellbeing strategies and nutritional protocols....

What is Yang Sheng? Your guide to 2023’s big health trend

Something we predict you’ll be hearing a lot of in 2023 is the Chinese art of self-healing called Yang Sheng. Read on as to why this ancient philosophy is making a comeback.

Healthy tips to feel balanced in the christmas season

From movement to mindful eating (mince pies included), step into this festive season with a wellbeing toolkit to hand.

The Secret Ingredient to Supercharge your Workout

Discover the key ingredient that helped our lovely In House Nutritionist power through her workouts and improve her performance and energy

Nutrition Buzzwords Explained

Ever read a health article or see an amazing reel about the newest wonder food and think; well that all sounds great, but… what does it actually mean?

Why 'Pure, Potent and Sustainable' Matters

If you choose to use supplements - quality is key. Read on to find out why you should care that the formulas you buy are Pure, Potent and Sustainable.

10 reasons to choose Ancient + Brave

1. Sustainably-sourced ingredients. We hunt high and low to source the purest innovative ingredients and produce the best products whilst doing as...

Eating For Your Brain

We spoke to Charlotte Faure Green, a BANT registered nutritionist, about how our diets can affect our mental health. Read on to learn some fascinating information.

How collagen can supercharge your training and recovery

Collagen does much more that just keep you looking young. From joint health to muscular recovery, collagen is an essential partner to your training programme.

Our Top Autumn Podcast Recommendations

Here are some of our favourite podcasts that we are listening to at the moment. The perfect companions for the autumn and winter months!

How a Nutritionist keeps colds at bay (and what to do when they hit)

To find out how best to support your immunity throughout autumn and winter, we asked Jo for her go-to immunity essentials. Read on for her top tips.

Getting to know... Lucy Pinto

The human body is made for movement. Our ancestors spent their days walking, climbing, running, crawling, swimming, clambering, hauling, digging, ...

Foods to Help you Focus

It is very common to experience the so called 'afternoon slump'. Here are some tips on how you can help yourself power through you afternoon 'slump free'.

What Is Breathwork? An Introduction To The Art Of Breath Control

We do it many, many times a day - and yet how many of us are really conscious of the true power of the breath? Learn more from performance coach Richard Husseiny

Getting to know Laura Ferguson, Founder of The Light Salon

Some things just fit together perfectly. Avocado + Toast. Red wine + an open fire. Monica + Chandler. When a serendipitous moment introduced us to...

How to Make Your Healthy Habits Stick

Often, we already know what habits we need to build to help us feel our best - the difficulty is fitting them in. Read on for our top tips on building healthy habits that will stick.

Protein Coffee - Why is it a growing trend?

Protein Coffee or '#proffee' is a growing trend on social media. We have delved into the benefits, the fall backs and how you can make your own Ancient + Brave Proffee.

The Sunshine Vitamin

After such a sunny summer, do we need to be thinking about our Vitamin D levels? What are the best sources of this nutrient and how do we strike a balance between too much and not enough sun exposure? Read on for the answers.

What is biophilic design?

Most of us are aware of the huge benefits being out in nature brings to our mental and physical health. This blog explores why and how you can incorporate nature into your home to improve mind and body.

How to Build the Perfect Smoothie

If you want to make a smoothie with all the right nutrients which will leave you feeling energised, read on for our top Nutritionist approved tips for a great, healthy smoothie

The Wandering Nerve

The phrase 'gut feeling' is more than just a colourful idiom. The gut nerves send signals to our brains through the amazing information superhighway that is our vagus nerve.

The Protein Guide

Protein is essential for virtually every one of your cellular functions - it’s good to think about them as the ‘working molecules’ we need to live. Literally the building blocks of life! Read on to learn more.

Nutrition for Travel

Passport? Check. Tickets? Check. Sun hat. Check. Nutrition tips to help you feel great on-flight? Don’t worry, we've got you covered; read our advice for what to eat when you travel.

Skin Health with Face Yoga Teacher; Lydia Sasse

Skin health is a BIG topic at the moment. We spoke with Face Yoga Teacher Lydia Sasse to learn how we can improve our skin health with simple daily practices.

Where Your Food Comes from Matters

We are obsessed with finding the best ingredients in the formulations we create for you. When you know where your food comes from and what's in it, it can be easier to make the right choices.