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…
dance and movement classes in Enfield with Cathy Underwood
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Dance like nobody’s watching!

Cathy Underwood is an inspirational yoga and movement teacher working near me in Enfield.  I'm sharing her blog post here because she is so right, dancing is incredibly good for the body and soul even if it is just around your kitchen! Dance…
Herbal medicines to support detoxification. Love your liver!
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Why you should love your liver all year round: Supporting your detoxification system

The liver is one of the most hardworking organs in your body, playing a key role in detoxifying harmful substances and maintaining optimal health. While many of us associate detoxification with special detox diets or juice cleanses, the truth…
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Hops, menopause and weight loss

Hops has a long history of use in herbal medicine as a sedative. It also has oestrogenic properties, and clinical trials have shown it is useful for alleviating menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, mood swings and insomnia. I often add tincture…