Author: Poppy Burr

Whether this year’s festivities officially ‘happened’ for you or not, one thing is for sure – we probably all needed to drown our sorrows more this year than we have

The skin is the interface between the individual and the world – “the vehicle through which we express, communicate and perceive” (1). Our psychological and spiritual health is affected by

When taking herbs to ‘balance blood sugar’, care must be taken. Some herbs often touted for this purpose, such as Gymnema sylvestris and Panax ginseng, lower blood sugar levels by

Carbs are addictive, there’s no doubt about that. Overcoming a sugar addiction has been likened to giving up heroin – it’s no easy feat. However, here are just some of

Insulin resistance is on the rise, and so are people’s waistlines. The ‘obesity epidemic’ is, in fact, an epidemic of diabetes, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease – conditions that put

Last month I wrote about the negative effects of stress on the immune system. This month I want to discuss a specific class of herbs called ‘nervines’ – trusty little

There isn’t one immune support mix I’ve prescribed in the last four months that hasn’t had at least one nervine herb in it. That’s because I know that stress and

Wherever you are in the world, nature is abounding with health-sustaining plant chemicals … not far from your doorstep. Below is just a small selection of the many wild plants

The proper management of fever is a basic self-care skill that everyone should possess, pandemic or no pandemic. All you need is a few common herbs, a good thermometer, a

It’s times like these when we need our natural herbal allies more than ever. Harvesting and making herbal remedies is something creative and constructive we can do by ourselves or