Tag: herbal
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Combat fatigue with herbal remedies
Fatigue is one of the most common complaints that people struggle with and has a profound impact upon daily life. Tiredness can affect our ability to perform, learn, work and has a negative impact upon mood and wellbeing. There are many causes of fatigue and it is advisable to see your GP to rule out…
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Herbal remedies for hay fever
Hay fever can range from mildly irritating symptoms of sneezing, nasal congestion, itchy and watery eyes to much more severe symptoms that can make the summer months a misery. Hay fever is a seasonal allergy to tree pollen, grass pollen or mould spores. It is related to asthma and eczema and involves an abnormal response…
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Benefits of Lavender
I visited an organic lavender farm last summer. About a half a mile down the road before arriving I knew I was close as I could smell the fragrant aroma wafting through the air. The rolling hillside was full of the stunning silvery-green and purple lavender plants. While I’ve never been to France, I imagined…
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Herbs for Hay fever
Hay fever can range from mildly irritating symptoms of sneezing, nasal congestion, itchy and watery eyes to much more severe symptoms that can make the summer months a misery. Hay fever is a seasonal allergy to tree pollen, grass pollen or mould spores. It is related to asthma and eczema and involves an abnormal response…
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The herbal route to healthy digestion
Any digestive problems are often exacerbated over the festive season of excess. This can continue on into the new year, with symptoms of bloating, pain, lack of appetite or heart burn. The traditional way to kick start your digestion back into healthy functioning is through bitter herbs, such as dandelion leaf, artichoke, wormwood and hops.…
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Herbal remedies for stress
When we think of summer we usually think holidays, enjoying outdoor activities and generally relaxing in the sunshine. But for many people the added stress from picking up the slack while work colleagues are away, extra work to catch up on after a holiday, or complex childcare arrangements for the long break, takes its toll.…
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Herbal remedies with Brighton Apothecary
Brighton Apothecary is a herbal shop located in the newly revamped Open Market in Brighton. Medical Herbalists Marion Mackonochie, Maud Freemantle and Sarah Flower opened the shop in July 2014 to help improve access to high quality herbal remedies. Each of us has trained at university and has a degree in herbal medicine. “We are…