Natural relief for chronic anxiety

Introduction Anxiety is on the increase! Which is not surprising really. In this article I’m going to discuss orthodox treatment (what your GP would prescribe) and (not versus!) natural treatment options for anxiety. Here goes … So, what is anxiety?

Vitamin D Dose for Dark Skin : Do You Really Need it?

Recently, much has been said about how vulnerable Black, Asian, and minority ethnic (BAME) communities are to the Coronavirus. Certainly, the work many of us do puts us at increased risk of coming into contact with the virus. One of

Staying hydrated, lush & lovely!

Sufficient hydration can only be achieved from a diet rich in raw foods. We are constantly told to drink at least 8 glasses of water daily to prevent dehydration. The fact is that no amount of plain water will replace

Our immune system : first line of defence against infections

“Superbugs that beats antibiotics heading our way” This was the headline in the Daily Mail on 6 December. Because of overuse and improper prescribing, superbugs have breached the last line of antbiotic defence. When we fall ill, Instead of

World Antibiotics Awareness Week

I recently wrote a blog about the overuse of antibiotics and the problems we are storing up for the future. Please visit the link below for the full blog. World Antibiotics Awareness Week

Herbal Wildflower Walks – Dandelion

I love to walk in South Norwood Country Park as often as I can and have done so for many years. It has a variety of wildflowers and so far I have done two wildflower walks there. Those who attended

The Best Kept Secrets to Health & Vitality

Hello everyone I’m so excited!! My book has just been published. It’s been a long time coming! It’s called The Best Kept Secrets to Health & Vitality – Fit & Fabulous at 50. It was written with an old

Strawberry & Banana Shake with Almond Milk

This delicious creamy milkshake is thick, filling, flavourful and delicious. I like to use frozen fruit. I always keep some bananas, strawberries and blueberries in the freezer. I like to freeze these fruit as they ripen and go off fairly

Herbal Adaptogens for Stress Management

The New Year is the perfect opportunity to replace old habits with new ones and harmful habits with beneficial ones. Consider the way we deal with stress, for example. Many of us deal with stress at home and / or

Asthma, the herbalist’s approach

Asthma is a respiratory disorder where attacks of spasm in the bronchi (main airways into the lungs) cause breathing difficulties. Asthma is usually associated with allergic reactions or other forms of acute sensitivity. To some extent asthma can be controlled

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