Medical herbalist Ellie Holly's talk on herbal medicine, the value of weeds
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Using Weeds As Medicines

I had a lovely day down at Rye Harbour Discovery Centre last Saturday giving a talk to the Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.  It was well attended with over forty attendees.  Lots of interesting discussions about how to use common garden…
Plant medicine to nourish your nervous system community event with ellie holly and cathy underwood
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Herbal Medicine for Happiness: Support Your Nervous System, Sleep Better, Feel More Energised

What makes us feel truly happy? Spending time with loved ones, engaging in meaningful work—whether it's a career, caring for family, volunteering, or contributing to our community or the planet—and continually learning and growing. But…
Female hormonal health problems such as endometriosis, PCOS, PMDD
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Female hormone related health problems

I am highly experienced in treating female hormonal health problems and offer personalised, individual, health care, and bespoke herbal medicines to support you and your hormones - eliminating symptoms, improving your mood, energy, and wellbeing,…
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Vitamin D the sunshine vitamin - are you getting enough?

The shortest day of the year is nearly upon us, and without good levels of daylight our bodies are deprived of vitamin D. Vitamin D ‘the sunshine vitamin’ is manufactured in the skin when it is exposed to direct sunlight.  From October…
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Omega 3 essential fatty acids and their importance in preventing and treating depression

A recent study has confirmed the suspicion that omega-3 essential fatty acids play an important role in both preventing and treating depression.  Omega-3 essential fatty acids cannot be manufactured in the body and so must be consumed in the…
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Milk Thistle - will it really help your liver and support a detox?

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is a famous herbal remedy with a reputation for improving liver function, but is that reputation justified?  Many people are kicking off January by going on detox diets which often involve taking milk thistle…
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SUMMER SALAD FOR HEALTH AND VITALITY

This salad is so easy and delicious and packed full of goodness!  This works well as a main meal or a side dish.  These quantities will serve two as a generous side dish. Ingredients: Brown rice or quinoa (about ½ cup uncooked) – cooked…
Herbal tinctures
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Making ointments

Ointments are easy to make and are very helpful for treating a wide range of conditions from dry, chapped skin and lips, to fungal infections like athlete’s foot and deeper ailments like osteoarthritis and aching muscles. Ointments differ…