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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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Using local herbs for health – Dandelion

Dandelion – A very old medicine Spring is very gently starting to appear; green leaves are cautiously emerging.  Traditionally after a long winter with little fresh vegetables or fruit the poor country folk of England would pick young…
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Milk Thistle – will it really help your liver and support a detox?

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is a famous herbal remedy with a reputation for improving liver function, but is that reputation justified?  Many people are kicking off January by going on detox diets which often involve taking milk thistle…
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Delicious vegan sweet potato and cauliflower lentil dish

This delicious and simple recipe (discovered on the BBC Good Food website and amended) is good enough to serve to guests at a dinner party and works equally well as healthy mid week dinner.  Or you could make it and store portions in the fridge…
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Lentil, Carrot and Cumin Soup

Delicious, quick and easy to make and incredibly healthy!  This vegan friendly recipe is fab for lunches or lighter mid week dinners.  Did you know cumin has very powerful antioxidant qualities and helps to prevent chronic disease such as…
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Vitamin C – should I be taking supplements?

The current UK recommended daily intake of vitamin C is 40mg, but is this enough? Should we be taking supplements, or will they do more harm than good? Recommended daily allowances (RDAs) are generally set to prevent vitamin deficiency diseases. …

Tag Archive for: Herbalist

The Integrative Gut Health Programme. 12 weeks of personalised herbal, nutritional and lifestyle support to improve your digestive health.
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The Integrative Gut Health Programme (12 weeks)

The Integrative Gut Health Programme 12 weeks of personalised herbal, nutritional and lifestyle support to improve your digestion and gut health This three month programme is designed to eliminate or significantly reduce your digestive symptoms. …
3hr online course nutrition and supplements for health ageing
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Nutrition and Supplements to Slow Down Ageing

Nutrition to Slow Down Ageing: Boost Your Energy, Brain Function, and Healthspan A three hour online course with Ellie Holly | In collaboration with City Lit We’re living longer than ever—but are we staying healthy as we age? This three-hour…
Nutrition, supplement and exercise strategies for joint health by Ellie Holly
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Nutrition and Exercise Strategies for Joint Health

Nutrition and Exercise Strategies for Joint Health Online Course with Ellie Holly, Autumn 2025 (Date TBC) Are you struggling with joint pain, stiffness, or reduced mobility that’s getting in the way of your favourite activities? Are you…
menopause and peri menopause

Diet, nutrition, and supplements for the peri-menopause and menopause years

Diet, nutrition, and supplements for the peri-menopause and menopause years Are you feeling tired and irritable? Suffering with hot flushes, mood swings, depression or headaches? Struggling with unwanted weight gain, sleeping badly, or lost…
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Nutrition to slow down ageing: Part one and Part two

Nutrition to slow down ageing: Part one and Part two   Find out what you should be eating and drinking, and what youneed to avoid to slow down the ageing process. Find out what drives most of the diseases of older age: diabetes, arthritis,…