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Preparing an Herbal Poultice

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…
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Traditional Home Remedies with Apple Cider Vinegar

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…
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Maca Root

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…
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Why did I choose Manual Osteopathy as an Adjunct Profession

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…
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Choosing the best Calcium Supplement

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…