BEATING COLD, GREY, DAMP DAYS
Many of us find it difficult to cope with the inclement, cold, grey weather. With the shortage of sunlight comes the desire to simply stay indoors, bunker down, eat warming hearty foods, probably a bit too many sugary foods, forgetting the New Year resolutions or monthly targets to improve diet, exercise more, or simply lead […]
SPRING CLEANING AND DETOXIFICATION
Coming out of winter months and transitioning into spring is always a special time of year as everything starts to buzz with life and oscillate between bright, fresh, intense sun, extreme wind and rain. All elements playing their role in generating new bright green growth, vibrant flowers and energy in everything and everyone! Energy for […]
Electromagnetic Frequencies and Impact on Health Explained
As our world becomes more reliant on electrical frequencies to drive the digital world in which we live, could this be having an impact on health? These two things are seldom thought of together and in this blog guest blogger Samir Derrar, EMF Consultant of www.emf-hunters.com and trusted partner of Green Key Health, explains the […]
How grief can affect the living
Grief is something that at some point in our lives we are all subject to and suffer from, some for a longer period of time and some for a shorter period of time. As sure as being born we know that we will die at some time and that loved ones will miss us and […]
SPOTLIGHT ON ECHINACEA
The Northern hemisphere’s long winter months is characterised by short daylight hours, the cold and damp and very often heavy grey days that never seem to get going, is the time for seasonal colds and flu. Perhaps you have already had several vaccinations including seasonal flu vaccine and of course the latest Covid booster. Understanding […]
The power of natural food
Food is not just something that is eaten to provide life, food is much more than that. As Jill Dupleix said “Don’t eat vegetables because they are good for you. Eat them for one reason alone. Because they are gorgeous.” This quote could easily be applied to food in general – Don’t just eat food […]
Having difficulty losing weight? It Might not be Your Diet!
This blog has been a long time in the coming. In my practice as a Naturopath and Medical Herbalist I see many clients with issues connected to weight, especially being overweight with the desire to lose some of it. Invariably the person has tried everything from several of the many diets out there – paleo, […]
Rachel interviewed by The Association of Master Herbalists
Rachel was interviewed by The Association of Master Herbalists as part of their “Meet the Herbalist” series last year. Watch the video here, or read the transcript if you prefer: Izzy Kirkby Hi Rachel, thank you so much for joining me today. I am just wondering if you’d be able to introduce yourself and […]
Medicine – Reactive or Proactive, Individual or Whole?
How is it that our medical system has become reactive and looks at the human mind and body in separate parts addressing only those parts that are malfunctioning, ignoring the rest? Treating the Whole Person Oftentimes, I am working with a client who is being treated allopathically for some kind of health condition, for example […]
Water, the elixir of life
With the incredible temperatures we are experiencing this summer, the need to drink to keep hydrated is essential to avoid fainting, drowsiness, light-headedness and lack of energy. Some years ago, I read a book by a medical doctor, Dr Batmanghelidj who has spent a large part of his life looking at chronic disease from a […]