Connecting you with the herbs your body is already searching for
Three Herbs for Holiday Wellness
The holiday season can be a time of great joy as we enjoy quality time with friends and family. It can also be a time of enormous stress as we struggle to fit everything and everyone in, push our digestion to its limit, and sometime drink more alcohol than we...
Gin botanicals are mother’s healers not mother’s ruin
Gin has a chequered past. Originally developed from the Dutch liquor, genever which began as a spirit based medicine used for housing juniper oil. Botanicals were added to improve the flavour and therefore patient adherence. At the time, it was so potent it could only...
Herbs that can help when you have a headcold
I woke up with a headcold this morning. Not sure how as I haven't physically been near anybody new since 25 March. I believe your body knows exactly what it needs to do to heal itself. My job is to work with my body and connect it with the herbs it's looking for right...
Your Guide to Container Gardening
Container gardening is a great way of gardening when you have limited space or you live in an apartment or upstairs flat. Growing your own fruits, vegetables and herbs is relaxing and a great way to save some money. If you are feeling a bit tight financially, growing...
The answers to last week’s crossword puzzle
Here are the answers to last week's crossword puzzle, plant wisdom for colds and flu.
Crossword using plant wisdom for colds and flu
Here's a crossword puzzle filled with plant wisdom to get you through cold and flu season. Print the crossword out to complete the puzzle. Down 1. Add the essential oil to your bath to relieve stress and anxiety and lift your mood 3. This shrub is native to South...
Positivity boosts immunity
Remaining positive can help you to maintain a robust immune system. Fear, anxiety, and depression can reduce immunity, alter your hormone balance, and mess with your ability to enjoy deep, healing sleep. It's easy to go down the spiral of despair in response to...
Which herbs reduce DOMS?
This is the third of our 4-part series. Today we’re talking about the herbs that can reduce delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMs). In part 1 we talked about what exactly DOMS is and whether it’s a good or a bad thing. Part 2 looked at how you can tailor your nutrition...
Reduce migraine severity with feverfew
Migraines can severely impact your quality of life. It's not just the pain and suffering endured by the migraine sufferer, it's also the impact it has on loved ones and on our ability to function day to day. The World Health Organisation says globally it's our third...
What to do to minimise the risk of catching Coronavirus
What is the Coronavirus? Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is named for it's distinctive halo that looks a bit like a crown. You can only see this halo under a microscope. It was first observed in Wuhan in China and was reported to the World Health Organisation (WHO) in...
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