Preventative Medicine

Southernwood: For Hayfever

Beautiful blossoming gardens can induce sneezing, itching and watery eyes for some of us. Help is at hand with the regular use of certain medicinal plants that have been shown to reduce and alleviate symptoms of hay fever.  Traditional plant medicine for the relief of hay fever include Southernwood herb, Ginger Root and Nigella Seed which have […]

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The Amazing Apple

Bite into an apple and you take part in a story that’s thousands of years old – one filled with gods, healers, poets, monks, witches, physicians, and the occasional talking serpent. But most of all, a story filled with medicine, as breakthrough research shows how this fruit is packed with compounds that support overall health – from protecting cells and blood to supporting heart and mind.

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Honey: So Much More Than Nature’s Golden Nectar

Honey is far more than amber sweetness – it’s an ancient medicine (dating back to 2000 BC) validated by modern research. Honey, a unique mix of sugars, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, proteins and plant compounds, has proven antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, wound-healing and immune-boosting effects. It is a nutrient, drug and an ointment.

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Plant Medicine in the Management of Obesity

Over one billion people worldwide are living with obesity, and it’s estimated that 43% of adults over the age of 18 are overweight. In light of this, weight-loss drugs may seem like a godsend to many. Some of these medications, when taken alongside recommended lifestyle changes in clinical studies, are associated with 3–12% greater weight

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