Tv3 Herbal Help for Common Pregnancy Complaints   Tuesday 23rd November 2010

 What is Coughing?

The cough reflex is a vital part of the body's defence mechanisms. Normally, the lungs and the lower respiratory passages are sterile. If dust or dirt get into the lungs, a piece of food goes down the wrong way or if there is excess mucous due to infection, the body will act defensively and aim to expel it.

It’s the SAD time of year, Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, or the Winter Blues, is officially recognised by Doctors and Psychiatrists as a medical condition that is thought to affect 2 million people in the UK and Ireland and over 12 Million people across Northern Europe.

Autumn windy weather is fast approaching and if you are susceptible to dry, sore and chapped lips, a simple homemade nourishing lip balm, free from all preservatives and additives may be just the perfect solution.

 As summer draws to a close, we sharpen pencils, cover text books and pop copy books into new school bags, and a brand-new school year begins. With all the excitement of new uniforms, new teachers and new classmates, it can be easy to forget about some of the familiar challenges both children and adults face at back to school time. From challenging subjects and social stresses, to fighting off infections and getting proper nutrition, the school year can be hard on both children and parents.

Research is confirming what herbalist have known for years, that herbal medicine can offer a real option for women experiencing menopausal symptoms.

The sneezing season….

 Ireland AM TV3 - 02 March 2010

Tv3 16th February 2010

Tummy bugs, stomach flus and gastroenteritis are names given to infections which can last anywhere from 24 hours to 1 week and will affect about 1 in 5 people in Ireland throughout the year. We are all more vunerable to infection in the winter and early springtime and the incidence is higher in children than adults. 

Ireland AM - Herbal Medicine Slot - Wed 13th January 2010

This is the time of year when the skin can suffer most. The excesses of the Christmas season coupled with the recent prolonged cold snap will almost certainly exacerbate an existing skin problem and can even challenge the most resilient of skin.