Jean Dow Herbalist Ltd

21/03/2026

Busy and satisfying day today. Planted our seeds for veg and herb growing, got our final raised bed built in the polytunnel and our potting table built. Also got a stile built to help me manage heavy supers at the apairy. Half filled with soil but trying not to kill my back by being impatient and doing all 28 bags of soil at once. It's a trek from the car to the polytunnel.

17/03/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO BOOK 🚨

If you’ve been thinking about joining one of my upcoming workshops… this is your sign.

✨ CORTISOL & STRESS WORKSHOP – happening TOMORROW
�✨Gut Instinct (next week) – limited spaces remaining

So many people are running on empty right now — feeling wired, tired, anxious, or just not themselves — without realising how much cortisol and chronic stress are at the root.
In tomorrow’s session, we’ll go deeper than just symptoms. We’ll explore:

🌿 What cortisol is actually doing in your body (and why it can feel so confusing)�🌿 The difference between high cortisol vs burnout/low cortisol states�🌿 How stress impacts your sleep, weight, blood sugar, hormones and immune system�🌿 Why you might feel “wired but exhausted” or completely drained�🌿 Practical herbal and functional medicine strategies to regulate your stress response�🌿 Simple, realistic ways to start restoring energy, calm and resilience

This isn’t about pushing through or “just managing stress”…
�It’s about understanding your body and giving it what it actually needs to come back into balance.

If you’re experiencing things like:
�• Poor sleep�• Anxiety or overwhelm�• Fatigue or brain fog�• Cravings or energy crashes�• Low motivation or burnout

👉 This workshop is for you.

💻 Online Practical tools you can start using straight away
⏳ Bookings are closing soon – this is your final chance to join us
👉 Secure your place now:

Steady the Storm: Stress, Cortisol & Emotional Balance
�📅 18th March — 6pm - ONLINE

Chronic stress affects every system in the body — from digestion and hormones to sleep and immunity. In this workshop, we’ll explore the physiology of the stress response and how herbal medicines, particularly adaptogens and nervines, can help regulate cortisol, calm the nervous system, and restore emotional balance.

We’ll also look at mindset, boundaries, and gentle lifestyle practices that make a meaningful difference, alongside a deeper dive into functional medicine — including what to look for in symptoms and clinical testing when stress becomes chronic.

https://l.bttr.to/vDPFF

Investment £39 (£46.80 including VAT)

Gut Instinct: Reclaiming Your Digestive Health
�📅 25th March — 6pm - ONLINE

Almost every chronic health condition has some connection to the gut. This session explores how digestion influences immunity, hormones, skin, mood, and energy. You’ll learn to recognise signs of imbalance, understand the microbiome, and discover herbal medicines, foods, and supplements that help soothe, restore, and support digestive health.
We’ll also explore anatomy and functional physiology in a clear, practical way so you can see how everything connects inside the body.
https://l.bttr.to/RGujv

Investment £39 (£46.80 including VAT)

These workshops are designed to give you both knowledge and confidence — helping you understand your body more deeply and take practical steps toward better health.
I would love you to join me.

Warmly,�Jean

08/03/2026

Hi All,

With spring just around the corner, there is a quiet sense of renewal beginning to appear again in nature. In challenging times across the world, these seasonal changes can offer a small but important reminder that cycles of growth and restoration are always present. It’s also a natural moment to think about our own wellbeing — how stress affects us, how our gut supports our health, and what we can do to bring the body back into balance.

I'm also very aware of how stress is affecting the people that I'm meeting with and with this in mind, have decided to run two workshops this month offering some help and insight into ways to help us cope and gain control.

Im once again keeping these at low cost so that the information can reach as many people as possible so I'd love if you could share with friends and family - maybe someone you know would like some positive affirmative information that would allow them to gain a little bit of agency.

So here we go! Two - ONLINE workshops - which will be recorded incase you can't make it on the actual Day.

Cost of each workshop is £39 plus VAT

Workshop 1
Root Cause Reset: Steady the Storm
Wednesday 18th March 6pm

Many of us live with stress for so long that it begins to feel normal.

But stress was never meant to be permanent.

In small doses it can motivate us, sharpen our thinking, and help us respond to challenges. But when it becomes constant, the body begins to pay the price.

In my upcoming workshop “Root Cause Reset: Steady the Storm”, we’ll explore what is really happening inside the body when stress becomes chronic — from both a functional medicine and herbal medicine perspective.

Together we’ll explore questions such as:

• How do you know when stress is becoming harmful rather than motivating?
• What are the clinical markers of chronic stress?
• What are the four main classifications of stress?
• What exactly is cortisol and how does it affect the whole body?
• What clinical tests can help us measure stress in the body?
• Most importantly — what can you do about it so you are back in the driving seat?

Stress doesn't just affect your mood. It influences:

Blood sugar

Hormones

Gut health

Immune resilience

Brain health

Sleep

Energy

Understanding the root cause of stress responses can transform the way we care for our health.

This workshop will give you practical tools, clinical insight, and natural strategies so you can begin steadying the storm rather than being caught in it.

Booking link https://l.bttr.to/vDPFF

Workshop 2
Gut Instinct
Wednesday 25th March 6pm

Gut Instinct: Listening to your inner ecosystem

Your gut is far more than a digestive tube.

It is a complex ecosystem that influences nearly every system in the body.

In my second workshop “Gut Instinct”, we’ll explore how your gut shapes your health in ways many people never realise.

We’ll look at:

• The anatomy of the gut
• The gut microbiome and why it matters
• The gut’s role in overall health
• The gut–metabolism connection
• The gut–hormone connection
• The gut–behaviour and mood connection
• A functional medicine approach to gut healing

Along the way you might be surprised by what you discover…

Did you know:

• Around 70–80% of your immune system is located in the gut?
• Your gut bacteria help regulate immune cell development?
• Many important vitamins such as B vitamins and vitamin K are synthesised in the gut?
• Your gut influences metabolism, weight regulation, hormonal balance and mood - in fact so many things its hard to list?
• Around 90–95% of serotonin — a key mood-regulating neurotransmitter — is produced in the gut?

When your gut is balanced - so are you!

If you’d like to learn how to understand, indentify gut issues, repair and support your gut health naturally, this workshop will give you both the science and the practical tools.

Booking link https://l.bttr.to/RGujv

These workshops are designed to be informative, welcoming and practical, with plenty of opportunity for discussion and questions. Each workshop will last around an hour and a half.

If you feel your body might be trying to tell you something — about stress, digestion, energy, or resilience — these sessions will help you understand the deeper story behind your symptoms. It would be lovely to see you there and to spend some time supporting you.

In the meantime - I'm hoping for a more peaceful and joyous few months to come.

Warmly,
Jean

27/02/2026

Introduction to Functional Medicine & Herbal Healing Workshops

ONLINE WORKSHOPS

I’m delighted to invite you to join me for two in-depth, practical workshops designed to help you better understand your body, your symptoms, and the root causes of health challenges. My work brings together functional medicine and traditional herbal medicine — combining modern science, clinical testing, and physiology with the wisdom of plant medicine and holistic care.

Functional medicine and herbal medicine looks beyond labels and diagnoses to ask a deeper question: why is this happening?

Rather than simply managing symptoms, we explore the underlying imbalances in systems such as digestion, hormones, stress response, immunity, and metabolism. When we understand the root drivers, we can create more effective, personalised strategies for healing and resilience.

As a medical herbalist and functional medicine practitioner based in Scotland, I focus on prevention, nourishment, and empowering people to take an active role in their health. These workshops are designed to be engaging, accessible, and educational — whether you are completely new to these ideas or already on your health journey.

You’ll learn how to recognise patterns in your own body, understand symptoms more clearly, and discover practical tools including nutrition, lifestyle strategies, and herbal medicines that can support real change.
Below are the two upcoming sessions:

Steady the Storm: Stress, Cortisol & Emotional Balance

📅 18th March — 6pm
Chronic stress affects every system in the body — from digestion and hormones to sleep and immunity. In this workshop, we’ll explore the physiology of the stress response and how herbal medicines, particularly adaptogens and nervines, can help regulate cortisol, calm the nervous system, and restore emotional balance.
We’ll also look at mindset, boundaries, and gentle lifestyle practices that make a meaningful difference, alongside a deeper dive into functional medicine — including what to look for in symptoms and clinical testing when stress becomes chronic.

Booking link
https://l.bttr.to/vDPFF

Investment £39 (£46.80 including VAT)

Gut Instinct: Reclaiming Your Digestive Health
📅 25th March — 6pm

Almost every chronic health condition has some connection to the gut. This session explores how digestion influences immunity, hormones, skin, mood, and energy. You’ll learn to recognise signs of imbalance, understand the microbiome, and discover herbal medicines, foods, and supplements that help soothe, restore, and support digestive health.
We’ll also explore anatomy and functional physiology in a clear, practical way so you can see how everything connects inside the body.

Booking link
https://l.bttr.to/RGujv

Investment £39 (£46.80 including VAT)

These workshops are designed to give you both knowledge and confidence — helping you understand your body more deeply and take practical steps toward better health.
I would love you to join me.

Warmly,
Jean

22/02/2026

https://www.jeandowherbalist.co.uk/post/herbal-and-functional-medicine-alternatives-to-glp-1-weight-loss-drugs-what-s-really-going-on

Ive just uploaded a new blog on my website for anyone interested in learning a little but more about Weight Loss Drugs.

If you’ve opened a newspaper, scrolled social media, or spoken to almost anyone about weight loss in the past year, you’ll have heard about GLP-1 medications. Drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are being described as “game-changers”, and for some people they absolutely can be helpful...

12/02/2026

One of our Herbal teachers (Kerry Bone) said this.

This is the difference between whole plant medicine and reductionist "extracts" that many non- herbalists use. Nature is perfection in its own right and doesn't need our interference.

This is why I only ever use whole plant medicines in practice.

26/01/2026

Some of you may already know that part of my clinical work also involved working with patients with dementia. I also run (along with two colleagues) a preventative programme for brain health.
Four discounted places available for a six week programme.

🧠✨ Brain Vitality Programme – Starts THIS Thursday! ✨🧠
Online | 6 weeks | Thursdays 1pm–2pm

It will be recorded so it can be rewatched.

We’re thrilled to announce the latest edition of our signature Brain Vitality Programme, created by three experienced practitioners from the Cogmission Functional Medicine Health Clinic in Edinburgh.

At Cogmission, we specialise in both the prevention of brain health issues and the support of cognitive decline, using the principles of Dr. Bredesen’s protocol — and this programme is designed to give you practical, empowering steps to protect and optimise your brain health.

📌 Starts this week: Thursday at 1pm
🖥️ Online (live) | 1 hour per session | 6 weeks
💥 SPECIAL DISCOUNT THIS WEEK ONLY

We have just 4 spaces left, so we’ve reduced the price to £195 for the lucky few who join now.

Dementia is now the leading cause of death for women in the UK, with someone developing it every three minutes. While research remains underfunded, the good news is there are proactive steps we can take now to better understand cognitive decline — and support brain resilience for the long term.

🌿 This hands-on programme brings together expertise in:
Functional Medicine • Nutrition • Herbal Medicine • Breathwork • Lifestyle Change

Over 6 weeks, we’ll cover key areas including:
✅ Risk Factors for Cognitive Decline
✅ The Importance of Clinical Testing
✅ Nutrition for Brain Health
✅ Optimising Gut Health
✅ Managing Stress & Nervous System Support
✅ Improving Sleep Quality
✅ The Role of Exercise
✅ Brain Training for Cognitive Function
✅ Psychology of Change & Habit Formation

Everything we teach is rooted in the latest scientific research — with practical guidance to help you apply it in a way that fits your lifestyle and your needs.

✨ Ready to invest in your brain health?

Join us for our next 6-week online programme starting Thursday at 1pm.

Book using this link. https://l.bttr.to/jP3BX

19/01/2026

Love seeing this from our bedroom window

15/12/2025

🌿 Introducing: ROOT CAUSE RESET — Your Way

A series of modular lunchtime workshops in functional + herbal medicine, designed to help you create deep, sustainable change — one step at a time.

Wednesdays • 12–1.30pm • Jan–Mar 2026
Join one, some, or all — every workshop is a powerful standalone session.

✨ The Modules + Booking Links

1️⃣ Cracking the Code – Understanding Root Causes (8 Jan)
Start your journey by learning how symptoms connect to deeper imbalances.
🔗 Book: https://l.bttr.to/Slncg 

2️⃣ Food as Medicine – Calm the Fire (14 Jan)
Explore anti-inflammatory eating + herbs that nourish and restore.
🔗 Book: https://l.bttr.to/neCq2 

3️⃣ Clear the Path – Gentle Detox (28 Jan)
Support your liver, lymph & gut — and learn when NOT to detox.
🔗 Book: https://l.bttr.to/PsEdv 

4️⃣ Stress, Cortisol & Emotional Balance (11 Feb)
Understand stress physiology + herbal support for calming the system.
🔗 Book: https://l.bttr.to/vDPFF 

5️⃣ Gut Instinct – Reclaim Your Digestive Health (18 Feb)
Learn how the gut affects immunity, hormones, skin + mood.
🔗 Book: https://l.bttr.to/RGujv 

6️⃣ Blood Sugar, Energy, Mood & Inflammation (25 Feb)
Tools + herbs for balanced energy, mood and metabolic health.
🔗 Book: https://l.bttr.to/mfRmF 

7️⃣ Connecting the Dots – Body Systems Interconnected (4 Mar)
See how everything in the body links — includes reading blood tests optimally.
🔗 Book: https://l.bttr.to/2xphq 

8️⃣ Herbal Energetics – Individualised Healing (11 Mar)
Learn to choose herbs based on your constitution + needs.
🔗 Book: https://l.bttr.to/PLNIY 

🌟 Full Programme Option

For those ready to commit to transformation:
All 8 modules — early bird £375 + VAT
🔗 Book full series: https://l.bttr.to/uABbN 

🎁 Free Bonus Workshop

Book 4 or more modules and receive a FREE 2-hour Hormonal Health Workshop (puberty → menopause → beyond).

💛 Early Bird Pricing (before 15 Dec):

£49 + VAT (£58.80) per module

Your body has an incredible capacity to heal when given the right tools.
I’d love to guide you on that journey.
With love,
Jean x

05/12/2025

The house tree is up. Clinic tree photos to follow. I love our beautiful hand painted baubles from Plum crazy Skye on the island. I love the magical bits of Christmas. Tomorrow the Skye Wind Band is playing Christmas Carols at Portree Highschool Xmas Fayre. A very Christmassy weekend.

24/11/2025

✨ Join me this Thursday for Immunity Essentials!

🕛 12–2pm | Online Workshop

Registration closes Wednesday at 6pm — don’t miss out!
This will be recorded for those who can't attend in person

As we step deeper into the colder months, this session will guide you through the foundations of a resilient immune system — from gut health and stress balance to the herbal allies and nutritional strategies that truly make a difference.

Expect practical tools you can start using right away, plus space for questions and real conversation.

It’s warm, welcoming, empowering — just as you’ve seen in my recent posts about supporting your immunity naturally.

👉 Sign up here: https://l.bttr.to/s5zyW

I’d love to have you with us!

18/11/2025

Is your weak spot your lungs 🫁, sinuses 🤧, throat 😣, or general immune system 🛡️?

Is your achilles heel bronchitis? Sinusitis? Tonsillitis? Cough? Poor energy?

Do you find that as soon as winter arrives ❄️, every cough, cold, and bug catches up with you? Whether it’s a lingering cough 💨, constant congestion 😪, or a sore throat that just won’t quit 🤕, winter can feel like an endless struggle.

🌿 It’s time to explore natural ways to strengthen your defenses and stay healthy all season!

Once again - I’m keeping this affordable for everyone. Only £19 plus VAT

Join me for my Immunity Essentials Workshop on Thursday 27th November, 12–2pm — a live online session packed with practical advice, herbal wisdom, and the latest evidence-based research to help you and your family stay well through the colder months.

🗓 When: Thursday 27th November

⏰ Time: 2-hour workshop – 12-2pm
�📍 Location: online

Winter is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to fortify your body’s natural defenses! Join our two hour Immunity workshop designed specifically for people who want to take charge of their health and protect their families during the cold season.

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to:

🌿 Boost your immune system with recipes made from simple ingredients you already have in your kitchen.�🍯 Discover the Top 5 Must-Have herbs and remedies to stock up on this winter.�💊 Uncover the Top 5 Supplements that are actually worth the hype to keep your immune system strong.

You’ll walk away inspired, empowered, and confident in your ability to support both your own and your family’s health naturally this winter!
Whether you're new to herbal medicine or just want to deepen your knowledge, this workshop will give you the tools to embrace winter with wellness in mind.

🔗 Reserve your spot now and be ready to feel healthier, stronger, and fully prepared for the season ahead!

Click the booking link to reserve your space.
https://l.bttr.to/s5zyW