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.
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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.
About CBD Oils:
Most people have heard of CBD, which is extracted from the Cannabis plant. Some people are afraid of using this substance due to the fear of getting high. Other people can’t speak highly enough of…
Make your own turmeric butter:
The much-lauded constituent in turmeric is the yellow pigment called curcumin, which has those lovely anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties, but our liver loves turmeric too, and the enzymes break it down so quickly that curcumin…
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