Preparing an Herbal Poultice Where a fomentation uses the application of a flannel or cloth soaked in and strained from a decoction or infusion; a poultice involves placing the herbs themselves onto the body. Poultices have numerous applications, by supplying heat and moisture to an area: they provide healing and…
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Traditional Home Remedies with Apple Cider Vinegar ~ written by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH, Medical Herbalist Organic Apple Cider Vinegar offers numerous health benefits and has been used in traditional home remedies both topically and internally. After the fermentation and extraction process using organic apples, the end result is a vinegar loaded…
What is A Manual Osteopath? About Manual Osteopathic Techniques – written by Katolen Yardley, DO (EU), MNIMH, RH (AHG) Manual osteopathy is a gentle, safe and effective hands-on technique used to enhance the vitality and health for people of all ages while addressing physical issues related to structure and function as…
Maca Root – Lepidium meyenii Maca Root (Available in capsules and powder) written by Katolen Yardley, MNIIMH – Medical Herbalist Maca Root -Lepidium meyenii- is a root vegetable grown high in the Andean mountains of Peru (up to 7,000 to 11,000 feet), making it one of the highest altitude growing plant in the world. …
Why did I choose Manual Osteopathy as an adjunct profession? Written by Katolen Yardley, DO (EU) MNIMH, RH (AHG) ~ Doctor of Osteopathy (EU) Manual Osteopathic Practitioner & Medical Herbalist Classical Osteopathy, or Manual Osteopathy is a very gentle non invasive, hands-on form of manual therapy that focuses on supporting…
A delicious winter tea. Use at the onset of a cold or flu to minimize aches and pains and to encourage body sweating.
9 Simple Steps to Support Body Detoxification & Cleansing ~ written by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH, Medical Herbalist After the festive holidays and an excess consumption of sugar and rich food,January and February are excellent times to focus on cleansing both internally and by reducing contact with environmental toxins. Start your morning…
Choosing The Best Calcium Supplement Choosing the best calcium supplement requires the skill of filtering through endless marketing choices coupled with some basic education on calcium terminology. Calcium is a mineral required for the activation of several enzyme functions throughout the body and optimal function of all body processes. Calcium…