It’s January and everywhere you look there are people telling you to lose weight, exercise and detox. While being a healthy weight and taking regular exercise are both important, what […]
How can Naturopathy help hormone balance?
Some people have asked how naturopathy can help with the menopause and in balancing hormones. The basis of naturopathy is to try to help the body balance itself. Our belief […]
Need a Spring Tonic? Think Nettle
Spring is here finally. Buds are beginning to appear on trees and the daffodils and crocuses are out. There’s also plenty of nettles around, but resist the temptation to weed […]
Scuttelaria or Skullcap – a herb to help with anxiety
Scuttelaria lateriflora or baicalensis are both great herbs for anxiety. The English name for the plant sums up its use – Skullcap. It “caps” thoughts. It is a great herb for […]
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 […]
Hormonal Balance – starts in your gut!
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 […]