Health note by Brian Lamb Medical Herbalist Barley is a specific therapy for the kidneys and bladder. This drink is valuable for eliminating toxins and during a bout of cystitis. In most cases it will assist in the treatment of Eczema or other inflammatory diseases of the skin where the kidneys may be stressed. Here … Continued
As I walked through the fields today I felt that the prolific ribwort or plantain (Plantago lanceolata) deserved some attention. Dark green, prominent ribbed leaves help you identify it. The stem has a brown flower head, surrounded by a corona of stamens. Buttercups, red clover, dandelions, cleavers and plantago intersperse the green grass. The land … Continued
Many who have suffered a moderate to severe infection from seasonal flu’ or COVID-19 complain of chronic fatigue — a debilitating condition that stands in the way of a return to vibrant health. Fatigue and exhaustion are the primary symptoms, but there are many more. Those suffering from Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome (PVCFS) present a … Continued
Fruit juice has had a bad rap. But is it all bad? Orange juice contains Vitamin C, Magnesium, fibre, protein, Potassium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, Copper and several B vitamins. It also contains the flavonoids naringenin and hesperedin which serve as powerful antioxidants in the body. These have been shown to play a … Continued
Seated above the kidneys are the adrenal glands. These small organs are responsible for producing hormones including cortisol, aldosterone and adrenaline. They help regulate your metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, response to stress and are vital for other essential functions. Existing in flight or fight mode and in a chronically stressed state the adrenals release … Continued
Healing chicken soup, often known as ‘Jewish Penicillin’, has a long held tradition as a ‘cure’ for colds and flu and while this may seem like an old wives tale, there is some science behind this. A study in 2000 found that consuming chicken soup could help reduce upper respiratory inflammation in turn helping you … Continued
As a child I was given a Yarrow infusion if I had a fever, a very bitter herb which would encourage profuse sweating. And so I grew up accustomed to these unusual flavours and knew the benefits they could bring. Consuming bitter foods and herbs is a long held tradition in many cultures around the … Continued
According to a team of researchers at Kings College London around 1 in 7 people with symptomatic COVID-19 could be ill for at least 4 weeks, 1 in 20 for 8 weeks and 1 in 45 for 12 weeks or more. Termed ‘Long COVID’, how can we determine if we are susceptible and what can … Continued
~ “it will comfort the heart and drive away melancholy” ~ Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a spring time herb known for its fresh lemon scent. During the growing season a freshly scented tea can be made to soothe and calm the senses. It is the perfect herb for a nervous disposition or where … Continued
As we enter the autumn, we would do well to safeguard our immunity. It is astonishing that virtually nothing is said in the media about our first line of defence, our awesome immune system. Why is this? Surely it cannot be ignorance or is there a deeper agenda? Whatever the answer, we must personally take … Continued
