Herbs, the longest clinical trial in history! When we think of herbs there is the feeling that they are ‘old fashioned’, ‘old wives tales’ and a thing of the past In our high tech world of computers and gadgetry many of us expect our medicine to have undergone rigorous trials, by brilliant scientists in white [...]
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A short history of Nettles
The nettle is tough plant, it has managed to survive several ice ages. To flourish, the nettle needs fertile soil, moisture and sunlight. Early man obliged by clearing the forests, thereby giving it a chance. It was found growing near Neolithic settlements. To our ancestors the nettle had many uses. It was the first green [...]
Natural ways to ease constipation
Constipation is defined as infrequent bowel movements or dry stools leading to a build up of body waste. Constipation often leaves you feeling sluggish, bloated and sometimes, slightly embarrassed. For many people in the western world the C word is relatively recent problem. In the old days folk lived more frugally, there were less ‘good’ [...]