Cold & Flu Prevention ~ written by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH, Medical Herbalist Fall is the time when children head back to school and it is also the time to enhance and support the immune system to effectively ward off colds and viruses during the winter months. Sometimes the simplest suggestions are…
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…
A delicious winter tea. Use at the onset of a cold or flu to minimize aches and pains and to encourage body sweating.
Why Bioflavonoids? ~ written by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH, Medical Herbalist During winter months it is common for people to begin using their Vitamin C supplement for both cold and flu prevention and to enhance immune system function. Unbeknownst to many, bioflavonoids taken together with Vitamin C actually enhance the absorption…
Quercetin: The Anti Allergy Supplement ~ written by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH, Medical Herbalist Known as THE anti allergy supplement, Quercetin is a bioflavonoid found in the white material beneath the peel of citrus fruits. Quercetin is the ideal supplement for individuals experiencing seasonal and chronic allergies and helps to inhibit the bodies manufacture…
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…
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…