Laura Carpenter

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  • Herbs and hormones – menopause

    Hormone related problems are a common sight for many herbalists, and the most common symptom seen is menopausal hot flushes. Herbs have been used for hundreds of years to help women through all stages of life, but in the 21st Century more and more women are looking to alternatives to help relieve their menopausal symptoms….

  • July 14 – Research on herbal medicine and health blog

    In July the following research on herbs and health has caught my eye. 1. A new report in the USA has been looking at antibiotic resistant infections and links to the overuse of antibiotics. “Tom Frieden, MD, MPH, CDC Director, points out, “It’s clear that we’re approaching a cliff with antibiotic resistance. But it’s not…

  • Monthly research blog – Herbal medicine and health – Feb 14

    This month the following research on herbs and health has caught my eye. 1. A new laboratory study has found that pomegranate can repair liver damage. 2. A new study in New York is looking at the affects poor diet has on brain function. In      particular the links between junk food and poor concentration and aggressive behaviour….