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The backyard lawn of our current house is full of weeds. Red Clover, Dandelion, Plantain and many others I don’t even know the name of. It looks pretty in its own way in the summer, with all the flowers blooming. Yet, the downside is that it gets covered with bees looking for sweet nectar.  And…

Last week, we discussed the toll that the Covid lockdowns took on the mental health of many Australians. Rates of anxiety and depression skyrocketed, along with prescriptions that doctors were handing out, to help people to deal with these very conditions.  Yet, pharmaceutical drugs are not your only option, should you need some support to…

The State of Mental Health in the Covid Era:   The past year has been a tumultuous one, and has affected many people in ways they never thought possible. Worries over such things as job security, the economy, the future of the country, our health and that of our loved ones, meant that stress levels…

The Long Term Benefits of Physical Activity:    In last week’s blog post, we looked at the short term benefits that increasing our physical activity can have upon our health. This week, I would like to explore the various ways that it can help us in the long term.    Weight loss: One of the…

The Short-Term Benefits of Physical Activity:   We live in a world that is becoming increasingly sedentary. We use cars instead of walking or cycling; we use lifts and escalators instead of climbing the stairs; we spend more and more hours in front of the TV and computer, watching Netflix or playing computer games. Yet,…

Why do we Use Alcohol in our Tinctures?    Since the inception of herbal medicine, herbalists have been using alcohol in one form or another to extract the medicinal properties (phytonutrients) from plants. This extract is what is known as a herbal tincture.  To many, using alcohol in a health-promoting product, seems rather contradictory.  Especially…

The body’s largest organ   When one thinks of the organs of the body, the heart, lungs, kidney and liver are usually what spring to mind. Yet, in fact, the skin is the body’s largest organ, and its largest elimination channel.  The great herbalist, the late Dr. John Christopher, called the skin an extra kidney,…

Leaky gut, sometimes known as intestinal permeability, is a condition which results in perforations (holes) and damage to the lining of the intestines. This allows toxins and partially-digested fats and proteins to directly enter the bloodstream.  This often results in inflammation and allergic reactions. Just some symptoms of leaky gut include bloating, gas, lethargy, brain…

Hawthorn Berry was briefly discussed in the previous blog about its effectiveness to treat heart problems and many more. Its healing power is truly fascinating and can’t be denied. Many studies really spare their time discovering this kind of plant and it’s really worth it.  Let’s move on now in discussing Milk Thistle. Aside from…

Recently, our topic is all about the usefulness of Aloe Vera. Its effectiveness was proven and tested by many research and studies. It is known for the capability of treating skin conditions and digestive problems.  Now, let’s see what Hawthorn Berry offers as a healing herb. Its benefits are undeniably important too. Let’s start with…