Optimal Thyroid Function – Supporting an Underactive Thyroid Leave a reply~ written by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH, Medical Herbalist at Alchemy & Elixir Health Group An under active thyroid (or Hypothyroid) refers to an impairment in the conversion of T4 (the inactive thyroid hormone) into the active T3 hormone. The thyroid responds to a feedback mechanism that keeps the…
~ written by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH, Medical Herbalist Interested in creating a natural First Aid Kit for the summer months? Here are some MUST HAVE traditional herbal remedies…
Whats the word on L’ Glutamine? ~written by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH, Medical Herbalist L’ glutamine is the most widely used amino acid within our bodies, found with in both the bloodstream and in muscle tissue. When the body is under extended stress, levels of glutamine can become depleted, resulting in needed supplementation from external sources. Glutamine is…
9 Nutrition Tips For Menopause ~ written by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH, Medical Herbalist Optimal nutrition and herbal medicine can play a role in minimizing adverse menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes and night sweats, play a role in prevention of heart disease and osteoporosis, lessen vaginal dryness and support the nervous system for insomnia, headaches and…
Herbal Remedies for Seasonal Allergies ~ written by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH, Medical Herbalist For many individuals, spring is the season of sinus congestion, sneezing and itchy watery eyes, yet it does NOT have to be a miserable time of coping with allergies. You can enjoy the changing seasons by bringing allergy and hay fever symptoms…
Health benefits of Resveratrol ~ written by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH, Medical Herbalist Resveratrol has been sold as a nutritional supplement for the last 5 or so years, yet the health benefits of this supplement are just now becoming more widely known, spoken about and recognised in mainstream media. Resveratrol is a type of polyphenol, an antioxidant compound…
Lavender Essential Oil Botanical / Latin Name: Lavendula angustifolia Application: A steam distilled essential oil extracted from the flowering tops of the plant; Lavender is the most all-purpose essential oil, used to ‘calm and balance’ the emotions for symptoms of stress, anxiety and energy enhancement. A decongestant and antiseptic oil useful for the winter months,with anti-inflammatory properties…
Understanding Vitamin D… written by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH, Medical Herbalist During the winter months of limited sunlight exposure or in the case of individuals who rarely are exposed to sunlight, vitamin D deficiencies may be prevalent. Known as the sunshine vitamin and manufactured on the skin, Vitamin D is converted by the liver to an inactive…