There are many reasons for hormonal imbalance. Many people tend to think that if they have hormonal imbalance they need to reach for medication. This may be the case for […]
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 […]
Liver Support? Think Milk Thistle
It’s funny how herbs slowly gain popularity. Herbalists have been using Milk Thistle for liver health years, but recently I have noticed people who may not never dream of taking […]
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 […]
Red or yellow onions? – either way they’re good for you.
A recent study in Ontario, Canada, has found that Ontario-grown red onions, compared to other onions are the most effective at killing colon and breast cancer cells. The study looked […]