Thriving in the modern world:
During my consultations, I hear so many stories about the stresses and pressures of life, which of course, have profound consequences on our health. As you all know, I love to help people to recover…
Blog
Liver Injury:
I think we all know that there is an alcohol problem in our society. The Parliament News (23 May 2023) reports an 89% rise in alcohol related deaths over the last 20 years, with a…
Headaches and Migraines – how can herbs help?
Amazingly, the actual mechanism of the migraine is still not fully understood, however; I gleaned a very useful nugget of information, and it relates to serotonin.
Despatches from Kenya:
I have just returned from a wonderful holiday in Kenya, where I spent some time in the remote mountains of the Northern Frontier with the Samburu people.
Mustard Bath:
An old Victorian bathtime recipe, which remains a favourite of mine, and of anyone who has ever used it.
Tea of the month:
Quite often my patients ask me to make them a tea - just to enjoy as part of their daily rituals - which is suitable for this particular time of the year, and of course,…
Why I grow my own herbs:
I love to grow as many of my herbs as I am able to – not that I would be completely self-sustaining by doing so, because many of my herbs come from other countries such…
Beautiful horse healing:
I am learning that horses are extremely emotional animals, with memories that go back a long time. During my case studies, horses have communicated with me that being parted from their loved ones causes them…
Man Talk:
It has been discovered that over the last 50 years, the testosterone and sperm count is declining at a rate of 1% a year, and at an even higher rate in the last seven years.
Rowan Berry:
As you walk or drive along the country lanes, you will notice the Rowan Tree (aka Mountain Ash) with its bright orange/red clusters of berries. This is a venerable tree, known as the Wizard Tree.
Newsletter Sign-up
For information on herbal and druid workshops, lovely herbal recipes to make at home and the latest scientific research into plant medicines, join this monthly newsletter.