Eczema?

March 2, 2010Lynda Jones No Comments »

What is eczema?

Eczema is a skin condition affecting all ages.  Sufferers have either an intermittent or constant red/pink, hot and itchy rash appearing anywhere but commonly affecting the hands, behind the knees and inside of the elbow joints.  The rash can be extremely uncomfortable and may become infected if left untreated.
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Detox – “what on earth does that mean??”

March 2, 2010Lynda Jones No Comments »

With the new year festivities behind us we are forever being reminded what a good idea it is to ‘detox’.  Many expensive and branded so called ‘health’ products, as well as juices and smoothies, are sold to us to ‘aid detox’.  How many of us actually understand what ‘detox’ means?
Well, we all know how our [...]

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Chamomile – one of natures (and herbalists) little helpers.

March 2, 2010Lynda Jones No Comments »

Many people these days know the reputation of Chamomilla recutita (chamomile) tea to help relax the body and mind.  Chamomile tea bags are commonplace now on all supermarket shelves.  Whilst chamomile does indeed have calming, relaxing and gentle sedative properties it is a herb with many more uses too.
At this time of year chamomile is [...]

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“Blooming Summer…”

March 2, 2010Lynda Jones No Comments »

With the warm sun in the sky, the soft grass under our feet and the beautiful array of Summer flowers in full bloom its hard for most of us to see how anybody could not be enjoying this time of year.  (Mind you, at the time of going to press who knows what the Kent [...]

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Allergy epidemic ? Herbal Medicine can often help

March 2, 2010Lynda Jones No Comments »

Allergies, intolerances or hypersensitivities are big news lately.  It is reported that never before have so many people been sensitive to environmental and food allergens.  If you,  or someone you know, suffers from hayfever, rhinitis (hayfever-like symptoms all year round), persistent cough, itchy throat, skin problems (including persistent nappy rash), digestive or appetite disturbances, asthma, [...]

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