Journal

Reclaiming Your Relationship with Food: A Journey of Self-Care, Not Perfection

In our pursuit of wellness, it’s easy to get caught in the trap of striving - for the perfect body, the perfect meal plan, the perfect routine.

Science, Longevity & Being Brave Enough to Buck the Trend

Longevity has always fascinated me. Especially lately, after an online calculator told me (rather bluntly) that I’m more than halfway through my li...

Creatine & Collagen: The Duo Behind Davina’s Daily Ritual

Creatine and Collagen. This duo, when taken daily as part of your ritual, supports you to stay active, agile and energised for the long run.

The Summer Solstice: A sacred portal for renewal, ritual, and reconnection

The start of summer brings us the Summer Solstice. Not only does it mark the longest day and shortest night of the year, it is more than just an astronomical event.

A deep dive into the mushrooms and herbs in our Brave Tinctures

Blending the time-honored power of plants and mushrooms into potent daily elixirs, these tinctures are your daily allies for clarity, resilience, and radiance.

Biodynamic farming: Behind the Tinctures

One of our favourite aspects of the Brave Mushroom Tinctures is the source of our herbs: a biodynamic farm. But what exactly does that mean?

Meet the goddesses behind our Brave Tinctures

For most of history, women were the keepers of plant medicine. Brave Tinctures honour this forgotten lineage. In every bottle is a quiet act of reclamation - of the feminine, of intuition, of slow care.

Brave return of plant wisdom: Origin Story of Brave Tinctures

Born out of a desire to unite modern formulation expertise with the legacy of plant wisdom, our tinctures offer highly concentrated, synergistic blends to support mental clarity, radiance, and immunity.

Our Brave Standards - Testing Process

There’s an increasing need for high-quality supplementation and nutritionally-supportive products, allowing consumers to take charge of their heal...

This is what movement looks like: Reframing fitness for real life

Today's world can feel pretty overwhelming at times. Complex wellness protocols and morning routines which last for…. well, hours. It’s worth asking: Is there another way to look at movement for everyday life?

Beyond muscle: creatine's role in brain health

Because true brain health isn’t just about what we do with our minds, it’s also about the nutrients we feed them

Back to the fire: The sauna as the new ‘Ancient’ ritual for modern life

Sauna culture is having a moment, not just as a trend, but as a powerful return to ritual, community, and deep wellbeing.

Collagen, Controversy and Conscious Choice

In the world of wellness, collagen holds an almost iconic place - celebrated by some, dismissed by others. As with many things that become cultural shorthand for youth or beauty, the noise can quickly drown out the nuance.

Ouse + Adur Rivers Trust

At Ancient + Brave, we know that our own wellbeing starts with a thriving planet. That’s why we’ve partnered with the Ouse + Adur Rivers Trust (OART), who work in our county, to help restore, protect, and nurture the habitats surrounding us.

Davina McCall x Ancient + Brave: A partnership rooted in wellness

At Ancient + Brave, we believe in nourishing the body from the inside out, blending the wisdom of ancient traditions with the power of modern science. This philosophy is embodied by our incredible ambassador, Davina McCall, who has been a long-time supporter of our products and a true advocate for self-care.

Travel the brave way; the rise of the conscious slow traveller

We’re the first to bang the (ancient) drum encouraging daily-ish habits to help combat the fast pace of today's life. Whilst a morning meditation ...

2% for the Planet – Doubling our pledge

Since 2021, we have proudly stood as members of the 1% for the Planet movement, a global network of businesses and organisations working together t...

Borecore: The wellness trend we can get behind

Finding the perfect mug. A freshly stocked and organised fridge. Getting into bed with crisp new sheets after a shower. If you’ve caught yourself ...

The ultimate guide to True MCT oil

Today, MCT oil is celebrated by people across the wellness spectrum, from keto enthusiasts to anyone seeking improved mental clarity and metabolism.

The Wellness Breakdown Q&A with nutritionist Rose Ferguson & nutritional therapist Eve Kalinik

We’re proud to sponsor The Wellness Breakdown podcast, where Nutritional Therapists, Authors, and Functional Medicine Practitioners Rose Ferguson &...

The power of red and near-infrared light

At Ancient + Brave, we know that true wellness comes from a balance of inner nourishment and science-backed rituals. While targeted supplementation...

Spring Equinox – The real new year

Lighter mornings, warmer air, and the gentle sound of birdsong - we can already feel spring awakening all around us.

Unlocking the Synergy of Omega-3s, Vitamin D & Exercise for Longevity

A growing body of research is reshaping our understanding of ageing, revealing that it is far more malleable than we once believed. By optimising o...

Your top questions about collagen during midlife and the menopause

What happens to collagen levels during the menopause? Collagen production begins to decline around age 25, and by 50, we lose more than our bodies...

Supporting Love Mercy: transforming healthcare in Northern Uganda

Reading time: 6 minutes At Ancient + Brave, since inception, we have balanced profit with purpose, striving to make a positive impact on both peopl...

The 6 Things That Hinder Collagen & The 6 That Help It Thrive

With the right daily rituals, you can tip the scales in the right direction, helping to replenish, protect and future-proof your body’s natural collagen production.

To the women who paved the way - the healers, the rebels, the changemakers

It’s 2025, and hearing a woman lead a conversation on health is simply, and thankfully, the norm. You don’t think twice that your health practition...

Our landmark clinical trial on True Collagen for whole-body health

We are thrilled to introduce the BECOME Study (Benefits of Bovine Collagen vs. Placebo on Skin, Hair, Nails, and Whole-Body Health in Healthy Adults)—a groundbreaking independently run clinical trial verifying the whole-body health benefits of True Collagen.