Sound bathing for a little R&R
Things can become overwhelming during the festive period. Why not try some sound bathing to help you unwind and de-stress. It’s simple...
Mindful hot drink ritual
Are you feeling ‘Tis the season to be jolly or are you overwhelmed and exhausted by searching for the right gifts, scrolling, clicking,...
Why Rejuvenating your immune cells is better than boosting them
What is immuno-rejuvenation? Immune cells, like other cells in our body, get old and then can’t respond properly to viruses, bacteria and...
Herb of the month: California Poppy
Eschscholzia californica, the California poppy, is a symbol of sleep and peace, which reflects its main actions as a gentle sedative,...
Keeping warm
As the temperature starts to drop over late autumn and winter, here are a few tips and practices to help keep you warm from the inside...
Keeping your breasts healthy
October is breast awareness month. As a medical herbalist, I like to go down the route of keeping healthy first with the aim of...
Vitamin C: beyond the common cold treatment
With colds currently spreading like wildfires, you may be considering upping your Vitamin C. However, did you know that it does more than...
Mental Health: Supporting others
It’s World Mental Health Day. This year the theme is: Mental Health in an Unequal World Last year I shared an article highlighting...
Coffee: beyond the buzz
Did you know that coffee (Coffea aribica, robusta, liberica) features in the herbal medicine cabinet? Like all herbs it can benefit some...
What’s growing in your garden? Focus on Elderberry
Sambucus nigra: Elderberry, is currently in abundance in gardens, lanes and wooded areas, ready to harvest and make into delicious...
