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Herb Health: 5 Top Teas

Take a leaf from nature’s book and enjoy healthy herbal teas. They taste delicious and their benefits are great. Medical herbalist Gabriella Clarke picks five of the best.

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Let’s party! Top tips for dealing with overindulgence

Birthdays, weddings, and celebrations - time to eat, drink and be merry. But we might not feel so merry the next day! Medical herbalist Gabriella Clarke looks at some top herbs that will help you enjoy the party but...

Artichoke

Herb Health: Artichoke

Artichoke is one of nature’s best-kept secrets when it comes to a herbal remedy for digestive problems, high cholesterol and even a hangover after a night of partying. Find out all there is to know about this herb.

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Stress Alert: calming remedies

Stress plays a part in all our lives. Healthy levels of stress can increase our drive and determination but more often than not stress can significantly impact our physical and mental wellbeing. Medical herbalist...

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Flower power

Flowers are pleasing to our senses but their benefits don’t stop there. Many of our favourite summer garden blooms have great herbal medicinal properties too. Medical herbalist Gabriella Clarke shares her pick of the...

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Managing IBS

Irritable Bowel Syndrome can be a very distressing and painful problem. Medical herbalist Gabriella Clarke looks at how to cope with symptoms the natural way.

Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh

If you are scratching your head trying to think of some interesting and unique Christmas presents for your nearest and dearest, look no further than gold, frankincense and myrrh, says medical herbalist Gabriella Clarke.

Boswellia

Boswellia

Boswellia is especially favoured in Indian Ayurvedic medicine as an effective treatment for arthritis, pain, fever, heart problems and as an antiseptic.