It’s coming towards the end of January and in theory Winter should be coming to a close, although it’s hard to know these days. Looking at the garden the first […]
Sick with colds and flu? Don’t forget your immune/energy boost
This time of the year everyone you meet has a cold or the H1N1 flu, which is circulating. There are a number of things you can do before, during and […]
Shamrock – the little plant that packs a punch
Tomorrow is St Patrick’s Day – green is the colour, but the national plant is shamrock! We have already seen the US President get his bowl. I thought it would […]
The Mighty Oak – diarrhea and haemorrhoids
I was walking in the woods today surrounded by a mix of beech and oak. The ancient oak forests are part of Ireland’s great heritage, but the mighty oak also […]
Eight Steps to Reduce Cancer Risk
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and it is good to know that treatments for breast cancers are improving all of the time. Women sometime feel powerless in relation to […]
Herbal Options for Happy Hearts
Today is Health Heart Day and I am sure there will be much written about the benefits of nutrition and exercise in helping the heart – reducing fats and sugar, […]
A cautionary note on licorice, but don’t be afraid!
The Findings You may have seen the headlines. A recent study has found that licorice, which is increasingly being used by women to counteract menopausal symptoms, such as hot flushes, […]
Walnuts – The Brain Food
Doctrine of Signatures We have a saying with herbs that often the plant will give you a hint of its purpose by something in its shape, its flowers, its leaves […]