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How grief can affect the living

Submitted by Rachel Shackleton on Thu, 23/02/2023 - 14:53

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 we will miss them. Certainly, the emotion of grief is not only related to the loss of a person; father, mother, sister, bother, friend, but also animals who share our lives, give so much joy and companionship, but they also go to a place beyond Mother Earth, having fulfilled their soul contract.

SPOTLIGHT ON ECHINACEA

Submitted by Rachel Shackleton on Fri, 20/01/2023 - 14:18

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.

The power of natural food

Submitted by Rachel Shackleton on Fri, 25/11/2022 - 13:53

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 because it is good for you. Eat it because it is gorgeous.

Having difficulty losing weight? It Might not be Your Diet!

Submitted by Rachel Shackleton on Fri, 21/10/2022 - 22:00

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, counting calories, juicing, veganism and in desperation doing something as drastic as having a gastric band fitted through invasive surgery to lessen the size of the stomach, which in turn means you eat less, thus helping you lose weight. That's the theory any way

Rachel interviewed by The Association of Master Herbalists

Submitted by Rachel Shackleton on Thu, 22/09/2022 - 13:21

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: