Wexford Herbal Medicine Clinic

28/09/2015

How did it get this good? I picked this week to do a workshop with a group of Islanders on Inis Oírr!! Back in Wexford at the end of the week.

18/09/2015

Here's an interesting piece of research showing that those who drink diet soft drinks are more likely to overeat on other junk food. I've long suspected it. The artificial sweet taste keeps you addicted to 'sweet' and the lack of satiety encourages snacking. Drink water and herbal tea! http://ow.ly/Sbp2L

A new study that examined the dietary habits of more than 22,000 US adults found that diet-beverage consumers may compensate for the absence of...

17/09/2015

A lot of us like to take additional Vit D in the winter. Here's a good piece on how much is enough (and too much) http://ow.ly/Sbq7k

This is a detailed review of vitamin D toxicity and how much vitamin D is considered too much. Toxicity is rare, but can occur with extremely high...

16/09/2015

This just can't be said often enough - Walking is the best exercise (or rolling in your wheelchair). It's free, and you can do it almost anywhere. Just get on the rain gear and go! http://ow.ly/Sbqse

The U.S. surgeon general prescribed a single activity to the nation on Wednesday, pointing to its ability to reduce the risk of obesity, diabetes...

16/09/2015

Resins from conifers, used by herbalists for their anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial powers, have been found to be useful in the treatment of epilepsy http://ow.ly/SbpmW

15/09/2015

What is the best diet for heart health? The evidence points to a high fat mediterranean diet according to the latest scientific papers http://ow.ly/Sbofz

14/09/2015

My second blog for Heart Health month is about Hawthorn. The berries are ripe for picking now, and Hawthorn is probably the most important heart herb we have. Find out how to use it and who can benefit

How you can use Hawthorn berries for heart health and also make a special Christmas present for your parents or grandparents

11/09/2015

And now for the weekend - how the French eat well and keep their weight in check. It's a lot to do with mindfulness!

After almost two decades living in France, I’ve come to realize that the French are natural mindful eaters. This way of eating has been linked to...

10/09/2015

Using herbs in your diet, as well as medicinally, can be a great boost for the immune system. Anyone for turmeric, cayenne and oregano?

09/09/2015

We all know that what we eat ( and don't eat) has an impact on how gut bacteria develop. Research is now showing that this in turn is linked to a risk for chronic diseases. Mind those friendly bugs! http://ow.ly/RSgNH

08/09/2015

Blueberries, used frequently by herbalists for their powerful antioxidant effects, have been shown to also be proven fighters against gum disease reducing the need for antibiotics

07/09/2015

Red wine - the good and the bad of it. Spoiler - it's mostly good!! But oops, maybe not on a Monday night!

This article takes a detailed look at red wine and its health effects. Moderate amounts are very healthy, but too much can have devastating effects.