In natural healing, activated charcoal is used as a purifier for the intestinal tract thanks to its detoxifying and antimicrobial properties. How does it work? It absorbs microbes, gas, and toxins from the intestinal tract and favors their expulsion. It also reduces acidity and inflammation of the gastric walls. These properties make activated charcoal a […]

Feeling stressed and fatigued, constantly needing more energy? This might be a sign that you need more nutrition. Nature has given us a whole category of herbs that will supplement us with bioavailable nutrients, easy for our body to absorb.  There are so many herbs in this category, but today I will be focusing on […]

Magnesium is one of the most important nutrients for our nervous system, and if our body doesn’t get enough we might find ourselves particularly irritable and moody, with brain fog and confusion, unable to cope with stress, overly tired but with difficulties getting proper sleep. Physically a lack of magnesium can result in twitching and […]

In natural healing detoxing is at the base of any treatment, therefore our eliminative organs need specific attention and support.   Herbs to cleanse the kidneys are called “diuretics” meaning that they increase the excretion and flow of urine. They support overworked kidneys, cleansing them and helping to reduce fluid retention, and get rid of […]

Have you ever foraged rose hips (Rosa canina)? They can be harvested in autumn to make a lovely syrup to treat colds and sore throats, or simply to get extra vitamins. They are particularly high in vitamin C, with good supplies of vitamin A, B and K too. For this reason, rose hips syrup used […]

If you’re looking for herbs to improve your blood circulation, Nature has given you quite a few good options! Cayenne This amazing herb is an incredible help for the whole circulatory system. It regulates the blood flow, equalizing blood pressure, and strengthening the heart, capillaries, arteries, and veins. In fact, Cayenne is a circulatory stimulant, […]

Cough is a very common symptom during the cold season and is usually associated with inflammation of the respiratory tract. If the cough is persistent and won’t go away, remember to take it as a message and listen to your body in order to understand the root cause of the problem. Could be smoking, could […]

I simply love Autumn with its scents and colours it just calms me and helps me to relax and focus. During this season we come across loads of pumpkins so I thought it would be nice to talk about their properties. Like all orange vegetables, pumpkins are rich in carotenoids, compounds the body converts into […]

Have you ever heard of Marshmallow? This is the plant that gave the homonymous confections their name! While today marshmallows are made up mainly of sugar, water, and gelatin, originally they had the sap from this plant as one of their main ingredients and were also used as medicine. In fact, the root and the […]

In herbal medicine, we use two categories of herbs to help with digestive issues: carminatives and bitters. They all have a long history of use for relieving bloating, stomachaches, nausea, heartburn, promoting nutrients absorption, and so on. Let’s learn more about them. Carminatives Many aromatic herbs have been long used in cooking not only for […]

The cold season is approaching and many of us wouldn’t mind a little immune boost! How? Natural healing can be of great help to improve your general health and boost your immune response against viral infections. This can be done through herbal remedies and specific recommendations regarding healthy nutrition and lifestyle. A Master Medical Herbalist […]

  Who doesn’t need a bit of support when it comes to managing stress in their life? We all have to come to terms with it, there’s no way of removing it completely from our lives, but we can learn to manage it so that it doesn’t affect our health. Unfortunately living in a state […]

As a natural healing practitioner, I get many women asking me for help to heal their wombs. This is a very broad topic as there could be so many different issues related to the female reproductive system, besides the fact that we are all different and might need different healing. Therefore, I would recommend a […]

If you are looking for herbs to help you sleep at night then this is the right article for you! The first important thing to understand is that for herbs to really help you, you need to identify the causes behind your difficulties in falling asleep first. Among them, there could be anxiety, incorrect nutrition, […]

Amazin skin herb! Boosts cognitive function Energy booster Helps reduce anxiety and stress Mild antidepressant Improves circulation Reduces swelling and fluid retention Gotu Kola is an India and Asia native herb with a centuries-old reputation as a memory herb that helps maintain strong mental vigor and extend longevity. It can be taken as a herbal […]

As a natural healer, I often get clients looking for fertility treatments. I can honestly say that herbal medicine is usually very effective for fertility enhancement since I had clients conceiving and having a baby a short time after receiving treatment from my clinic. Nevertheless, it is essential to understand that, in order to be […]

Herbal remedies have been used for centuries to promote health and wellbeing. Because plants and herbs are natural, we often think that they are harmless, without side effects, interactions or contraindications. Unfortunately, that’s not the case, just think about the fact that in nature there are plenty of poisonous plants. Every herbal remedy has compounds that […]

Calendula (or Marigold), Calendula officinalis, is a beautiful bright orange, daisy-like flower that I hold particularly dear. In fact, I often used this herb to produce ointments since it is incredibly valuable for skin complaints and it is renowned to improve the overall appearance of the skin. It has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that make […]

Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) root is an Asian herbal remedy that has been used for 2000 years to boost immunity. The Chinese name for it is huang qi, meaning “strengthener of Chi” (Chi being the life force, therefore the ability to fight disease). Chinese herbalists believe that this plant strengthens all body systems and that it […]

Throughout my entire training as a Master Medical Herbalist I was repeatedly taught how healing always starts with healthy bowels, and, therefore, how important it is to always start any healing process by cleansing the bowels. First of all, in order to restore wellbeing, it is essential to make sure that toxins are able to […]