Most of you will know that I am constantly exploring effective strategies to promote longevity and overall health in adults. The recent...

I'm not going to write a blog about this - instead I will direct you to an excellent piece of writing by Dr Hannah Lunners - please show...

Use elderberries to ward off colds and 'flu this winter (not my image) If you're walking out and about in the UK and northern...

I have been reflecting on the theme of community recently, and how it relates to longevity. You might know about the so called 'Blue...

Happy Equinox! Autumn vibes are in the air - and there are spiders everywhere! Trees are laden with fruit and once again, I missed the...

Post viral syndromes are very common after infection with viruses. The ONS estimates that at the end of March 2021, over 1 million...

It was once thought that our brains were hard wired forever - that we couldn't change them and that they would gradually deteriorate with...

You've heard of ageing - but do you know what AGEs are? AGEs are Advanced Glycation End products which cause oxidative stress in the...

I remember not being very impressed with Henry VIII when I was studying GCSE History. He beheaded his wives and seemed to cause chaos...

We’re always told to keep our dirty fingers away from our faces - and yet we spend a lot of money and time cleaning the face, removing...

Spring is here and there are plenty of plants growing that will help you cleanse and detoxify the body by supporting the vital organs....

I've been following the work of Sebastian Rushworth for a while now, especially since the early days of COVID-19. Sebastian is an...

I was walking along the lanes near my house and was pleased to see the nettles and cleavers coming up strong under the hedgerows. Most...

Being a Medical Herbalist, people often ask me what my top five herbs are. This is pretty easy for me to answer - and I have included...

I previously wrote about the potential therapeutic effects of vitamins A, D and E in respiratory disease after a published UK Study....

With the successful roll-out of the COVID vaccine, I thought I might give you some tips on how best to look after yourself once you've...

Stress. Anxiety. Uncertainty. We're all feeling it. Lately, I've been feeling quite stressed. It's hard to pinpoint exactly what the...

You may have read a previous blog article about how to set goals and actually achieve them. This article is about reviewing your goals....

The New Year is upon us, and although it's been pretty tough for all of us, there's always a sense of hope and optimism when we set...

Did you know that you can treat most common ailments and injuries at home? All you need is some good food, some rest and some herbs. I...