Medical herbalist Ellie Holly's talk on herbal medicine, the value of weeds
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Using Weeds As Medicines

I had a lovely day down at Rye Harbour Discovery Centre last Saturday giving a talk to the Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.  It was well attended with over forty attendees.  Lots of interesting discussions about how to use common garden…
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Vitamin D the sunshine vitamin – are you getting enough?

The shortest day of the year is nearly upon us, and without good levels of daylight our bodies are deprived of vitamin D. Vitamin D ‘the sunshine vitamin’ is manufactured in the skin when it is exposed to direct sunlight.  From October…
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The DUTCH Complete Test

What is a DUTCH test and when is it useful? DUTCH test stands for Dried Urine Complete Hormone Test. This is an incredibly useful test which may help patients to find out the root causes of their hormone imbalances. The test measures 35…
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Rosemary

Key uses: Lifts the spirits Improves the circulation Supports memory and improves concentration Improves digestion Rosemary has a long history of medicinal use and is one of my favourite herbs this time of year.  Rosemary is great for lifting…