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Take Heart

Take Heart

By Naomi Murray on December 14, 2021 The heart. The organ of life. Located in the centre of the chest, an adult heart measuring about the size of a clenched fist. In 1653 the English physician William Harvey said: “The heart is situated...

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The Adrenal Cocktail for Stress and Exhaustion

The Adrenal Cocktail for Stress and Exhaustion

Seated above the kidneys are the adrenal glands. These small organs are responsible for producing hormones including cortisol, aldosterone and adrenaline. They help regulate your metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, response to stress and are vital for other essential functions....

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Stewed Apple – The Comfort Food for a Healthy Gut

Stewed Apple – The Comfort Food for a Healthy Gut

Stewed apple is such a comfort food. My mother made it and my grandmother before her. It would be served with custard or cream and was always received with a smile. It is not only heart warming food but both...

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5 Reasons for Hair Loss

5 Reasons for Hair Loss

Hair loss is an issue that can effect both women and men, resulting in low self esteem and mood. Thinning hair is an indicator of general health, and is an outward sign of an imbalance under the surface. Most products...

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Silent Inflammation – Brian Lamb, Medical Herbalist

Silent Inflammation – Brian Lamb, Medical Herbalist

We usually associate inflammation with an injury to the skin such as a cut, scrape or bruise when we see redness and swelling and experience pain. This is a normal protective reaction. However, it is less commonly known that inflammation...

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Kidney and Bladder Cleanse Recipe

Kidney and Bladder Cleanse Recipe

Health note by Brian Lamb Medical Herbalist Barley is a specific therapy for the kidneys and bladder. This drink is valuable for eliminating toxins and during a bout of cystitis. In most cases it will assist in the treatment of Eczema...

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Ribwort Medicinal Properties

Ribwort Medicinal Properties

As I walked through the fields today I felt that the prolific ribwort or plantain  (Plantago lanceolata) deserved some attention. Dark green, prominent ribbed leaves help you identify it. The stem has a brown flower head, surrounded by a corona...

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Post Viral Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – Guest Post by Medical Herbalist Brian Lamb

Post Viral Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – Guest Post by Medical Herbalist Brian Lamb

Many who have suffered a moderate to severe infection from seasonal flu’ or COVID-19 complain of chronic fatigue — a debilitating condition that stands in the way of a return to vibrant health. Fatigue and exhaustion are the primary symptoms,...

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Five Reasons Oranges (and juice!) are Good for You

Five Reasons Oranges (and juice!) are Good for You

Fruit juice has had a bad rap. But is it all bad? Orange juice contains Vitamin C, Magnesium, fibre, protein, Potassium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, Copper and several B vitamins. It also contains the flavonoids naringenin and hesperedin which...

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