Category: Blog
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I can’t afford to eat healthily
Back to Blogs “I can’t afford to eat healthily” I feel like I have written about this topic quite a lot, but in these times, I am keen to revisit it. I am still a fan of Jamie Oliver’s £1 meals etc, and there are some good tips that he has about saving money not…
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Me and Endometriosis
Back to Blogs Me and Endometriosis I have always had painful periods, and as this runs in my family I didn’t think much of it until I was really in my 20s and things were worsening not getting better. I had all of the usual investigations and at that time endometriosis was not something that…
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My Healing Journey
Back to Blogs My Healing Journey So where have I been over the past 6 months? I really wanted to take the time to heal myself fully, to take the time away and really focus on finding a new normal after the pandemic. Being a healer and someone who works in a spiritual and energetic…
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Learning more about the health benefits of fermented foods
Yesterday I attended a fantastic workshop with Katie at Tracebridge Sourdough bakery and fermenteria. I learnt all about how fermented foods and drinks are not only delicious but good for health. There is a lot of research now on how gut health affects most of the systems in the body (e.g. the immune system and…
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What is Polymyalgia rheumatica? Can herbs help?
What is Polymyalgia rheumatica? Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory condition, often linked to Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). The condition occurs mainly in women over 60, and the cause is not known. Symptoms include muscle aches, stiffness in hips, shoulders, neck and mid body, weakness, general tiredness, and weight loss. Some people get swelling in…
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Chaga – remember to be sustainable
It’s interesting to revisit this blog from a couple of years ago as I think things are starting to change. There does seem to be more awareness of sustainability, how to source herbs (and mushrooms safely). If you’re in the UK I highly recommend checking out the work done by the UK Herb grower network and…
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Making herbal gifts for the festive season
If you’re into making presents, take a look at the following ideas for some herbal themed gifts. 1. For budding cooks and chefs – herbal oils and vinegars. A really simple one to start, simply add a herb such as rosemary, thyme, chilli or garlic to a bottle of oil or vinegar and it will…
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Herb and health research – October and November 2016
This month the following research articles on herbs and health have caught my eye. 1. In laboratory studies, an extract of the medicinal mushroom Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) was found to protect liver cells. 2. In another medicinal mushroom study this month Lion’s mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) was found to not only protect against dementia but…
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Learning to make natural soap – it’s not so scary after all!
Yesterday I forayed into an area that I’ve never been before, soap making, using the cold process method. I’ve made soap before (many years ago), using the ‘melt and pour’ method, where you buy a pre-made soap base and then melt it using a double boiler, you can then add any ingredients that you may…
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Herbal Medicine Research blog – September 2016
It’s been a little while since I’ve written a research blog but here are some research articles that have interested me recently. 1. A new trial is currently taking place in Australia, where young adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are being given water hyssop (Bacopa monnieri) instead of pharmaceutical drugs. 2. A follow…