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Recipes to support menopause
Support women’s health with these plant-based recipes from Henry Firth, Ian Theasby and the BOSH! team.
14 March 2026
This article first appeared in our International Women’s Day 2026 issue of My Green Pod Magazine. Click here to subscribe to our digital edition and get each issue delivered straight to your inbox
This International Women’s Day (08 March), let’s celebrate the amazing women whose innovative work in health, beauty and wellbeing is changing lives through a potent combination of science, nature and genuine care.
Below are three such women, united by something I feel is essential in wellness: the understanding that true healing requires both innovation and heart.
Let’s celebrate the pioneering women who show us that the most powerful medicine often comes wrapped in kindness, scientific curiosity and an unwavering commitment to making wellness accessible, sustainable and truly transformative.
While volunteering with various charities, Vicki heard the same refrain again and again: the side-effects of cancer treatment were often harder than the treatment itself.
Brave Crab, launching soon, is the result of Vicki’s experience: a COSMOS Organic skincare range designed specifically for skin that has been affected by cancer treatment.
The ‘Bee-loved’ collection uses nourishing plant butters, oils and extracts to care for sensitive, depleted skin.
Even the Brave Crab name carries meaning: carcinos, the Greek word for crab, is what Hippocrates called the cancer cell. The crab is also a symbol of the strength and resilience of those who are living with the disease.
What makes Vicki’s work so powerful is her deep understanding that true healing extends beyond the physical; her background in psychotherapy informs every product she creates, and recognises that when people feel cared for in their skin, their emotional wellbeing is supported, too.
On International Women’s Day Vicki will host her first wellness event: the Brave Crab & Friends Wisdom & Wellness Festival, a celebration of holistic healing and community.
Penny Price Aromatherapy has become synonymous with quality, integrity and genuine expertise in the world of natural wellness.
What sets Penny apart is her commitment to proper training and professional standards. Her company offers comprehensive aromatherapy training courses that equip practitioners with real knowledge. This doesn’t just teach surface-level wellness trends, but a deep understanding of how essential oils work, their therapeutic properties and how to apply them safely. This dedication to education ensures that aromatherapy is practised responsibly and effectively.
The Penny Price Aromatherapy product range itself reflects this same commitment to excellence; from pure essential oils to carefully formulated blends, every offering meets rigorous quality standards.
Penny understands that when you’re using plant medicine, purity and provenance matter enormously. Her approach combines traditional aromatherapy wisdom with modern safety protocols, which helps to make essential oils accessible to everyone – without compromising on quality or care.
Unlike refined sugars that spike blood glucose, palmyra blossom nectar has a low glycemic index and is rich in vitamins, minerals and amino acids. Harvested sustainably from the flowers of the palmyra palm tree, this ancient ingredient honoured in ayurvedic tradition – offers natural sweetness with genuine nutritional benefits.
Kristina’s dedication to bringing this ethical, eco-friendly superfood to wellness conscious consumers demonstrates how traditional wisdom and modern health needs can beautifully align.
Support women’s health with these plant-based recipes from Henry Firth, Ian Theasby and the BOSH! team.
Soil Association’s Paige Tracey delves into the murky world of chemicals in cosmetics.
Natural beauty expert Janey Lee Grace on why ethical skincare is more than just a trend.
