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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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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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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…

Studies show ginger helps to lower blood pressure

  A meta analysis and systemic review of the studies available on ginger and it’s effects on blood pressure showed that regular ginger consumption in the over 50’s helps to lower blood pressure. A total of six randomised clinical…
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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. …
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Eight tips to keep you feeling good this Christmas

Keeping drinking water! Try and have at least four glasses of water in addition to your other drinks to keep you hydrated and to stop you over-eating (people often mistake thirst for hunger).  Drinking plenty of water will also help to keep…

Tag Archive for: nutritional therapy

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. …
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,…