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 regeneration to tissues,
stimulate…
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 with trace minerals, beneficial enzymes, healthy…
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 well as enhance mechanical performance.
A manual…
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. Maca’s use dates back to around 3800…
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 the bodies self healing mechanisms…
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 by drinking a large glass of…
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 is known as a coenzyme required…