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Snuffles and Sneezes!

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Snuffles and Sneezes!

Do you seem to have year round hay fever? Wake up with that ‘all bunged up’ feeling? Are you constantly blowing your nose or fed up with sneezing all the time?

I see many people in my clinic who have been told they have to live with Rhinitis, meaning generalised inflammation of the upper respiratory channels. Most often this is put down to an unidentified ‘allergy’ which is causing inflammation! Whatever the cause, as a sufferer, you will know how irritating it can be. [Read more…] about Snuffles and Sneezes!

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: allergy, anti-catarrhal, anti-inflammatory, chamomile, echinacea, elderberry, elderflowers, eucalyptus, hay fever, nettle, rhinitis, sneezes, snuffles, tea, tea tree

The Medicinal Garden

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The Medicinal Garden

Isn’t it wonderful to wander around at this time of year and see the beautiful fragrant plants on display in the gardens and countryside?  The nurseries, garden centres, DIY shops and even the supermarkets have a good range of fresh herbs and flowers in full bloom.

Whilst many people know the culinary uses of commonly sold fresh herbs I thought it would be good this month to talk about their medicinal qualities too.  A word of warning though, do please ensure you have the specific variety to which I am referring – simply check the labels just to make certain. [Read more…] about The Medicinal Garden

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiseptic, herbal remedies, lavender, parsley, rosemary, sage, sleep, tea, thyme

Herbal First Aid

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Herbal First Aid

I am often asked about which remedies, creams and potions people should keep handy for emergencies in the home.  It can be quite confusing and you risk ending up with lots of different products forgetting which one should be used when! The trick is to keep it straightforward so this month I will talk about a few simple yet very versatile herbs. [Read more…] about Herbal First Aid

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: anti-inflammatory, anxiety, comfrey, herbal remedies, marigold, sleep, tea, valerian

Chamomile – one of Natures (and Herbalists) Little Helpers

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Chamomile – one of Natures (and Herbalists) Little Helpers

Many people these days know the reputation of Chamomilla recutita (chamomile) tea to help relax the body and mind. Chamomile tea bags are commonplace now on all supermarket shelves. Whilst chamomile does indeed have calming, relaxing and gentle sedative properties it is a herb with many more uses too. [Read more…] about Chamomile – one of Natures (and Herbalists) Little Helpers

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: anti-inflammatory, chamomile, digestion, eczema, hayfever, herbal remedies, immune, pregnancy, sleep, tea

Rose – more than just a symbol of love?

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Rose – more than just a symbol of love?

February, and Valentines Day in particular are long renowned for romance, affection and love, often symbolised to our beloveds by the giving of roses! Roses are fine looking flowers, full of beauty, colour and fragrance brightening our senses, hearts, minds and countryside!  The Rose, however, is much more than that and is commonly used by modern day Medical Herbalists continuing age old traditional use for its medicinal virtues. [Read more…] about Rose – more than just a symbol of love?

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: anger, anti-inflammatory, digestion, grief, love, rose, rose-hip, sadness, syrup, tea, valentine's day, vitamin c

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