Róisín’s Blog
Marshmallow Root vs. Slippery Elm – Which is Better for You?
In the world of herbal remedies, two plants often stand out for their soothing properties: marshmallow root and slippery elm. While both are renowned for their mucilaginous qualities and ability to ease discomfort, they each have unique attributes that make them...
8 Ways To Prevent Allergies & Hayfever
If you or someone you know deals with seasonal allergies, start increasing your intake of these foods and watch what happens!!
The Secrets of Pine Needle Tea: Health Benefits and Foraging Guide
Pine needle tea has been a bit of a secret among natural health enthusiasts. This aromatic tea is packed with Vitamin C—several times more than in a fresh squeeze of lemon—and is a great way to boost your immune system
The Easy Way To Boost Your Iron Levels Without Supplements
Iron is an essential mineral crucial for our overall health and well-being, playing a vital role in carrying oxygen throughout our bodies. While synthetic iron supplements are commonly used to combat iron deficiency, natural sources like wholefoods, plants, and herbs offer a more holistic approach to boosting iron levels.
Top 5 Herbs for Combatting UTI Naturally!
Herbs can offer serious support for the discomfort of UTI’s & help you to avoid the overuse of antibiotics.
Herbs for a Tummy Bug!
rotavirus — the dreaded tummy bug. While there is no way to stop this virus once it takes hold, you can absolutely ease the symptoms.
Two of my favorite herbs for digestive distress are…
Herbs Not Working For You? This is Why!
Wondering why the herbs you’ve been trying don’t seem to have the desired effect? Starting to think all herbalists are delusional plant loving hippies?
Herbal Cough Syrup Recipe: A Natural Remedy for Coughs
The Importance of Herbal Remedies Herbal remedies have been used for centuries to treat various ailments, including coughs. Our ancestors understood the healing power of nature and turned to herbs to alleviate their symptoms. In today's chemical laden...
Herbs To Lower Cholesterol And How to Use Them
High levels of LDL cholesterol can leave us at risk of atherosclerosis and heart disease. Find out which herbs can help you manage your cholesterol in our latest blog post. — You likely already know that having high cholesterol levels is bad news for your heart...
5 Fat Burning Herbal Teas To Support Weightloss!
DISCLAIMER: Herbal teas can’t replace a healthy diet and regular movement, but they are able to support your weight loss efforts!! Let's find out how — Let's first acknowledge the fact that fat is not always a bad thing! We need some fat for our bodies to be able to...
Turmeric Ginger Tea for Circulation
Many people who are lacking in energy often blame a slow metabolism. People with an inability to focus often attribute it to stress & fatigue. Someone feeling out of breath may wonder if they have a respiratory issue such as asthma. While all of these things...
Ginger & Turmeric – Nature’s Most Powerful Anti-inflammatory Combo!
From fighting nausea to aiding in digestion, ginger is a powerful plant that delivers results. In the same plant family as ginger sits turmeric, a root that aids with inflammation and controlling pain. Alone, these plants contain dozens of benefits, but together their...
Back-to-School Health Checklist: 13 Must-Knows To Boost your Child’s Defenses
Do you feel like your child is always sick once the school year starts? If you struggle with keeping your child healthy during the school season and wonder what you can do to make your kiddo less prone to repeat bouts of colds, strep throat, and ear infections, check...
8 Proven Benefits Of Elderberries
Have you ever wondered about the real health benefits of elderberry syrup? Is the dark berry pure winter gold or just an old wives’ tale??? We’ve been making elderberry syrup for years now to help combat the seasonal doom & gloom of our wet Irish climate. It...
How To Make Simple Herbal Syrups with Recipes
Herbal syrups are a delicious, yet potent, natural remedy that make taking something good for you much easier. Anyone can enjoy herbal syrups, but children seem to find them especially nice and often take herbs in a syrup that they would otherwise have nothing to do...
7 HEALTH BENEFITS OF ELDERBERRY TEA
Brimming with flavor and vitality, elderberry tea knows how to freshen your senses and bring a surge of sweet strength to your immune system too. Given superfood status, drinking elderberry tea is amazing for your health from tip to toe. This magic tea can help...
What Herbal Teas Are Safe in Pregnancy?
If you’re a tea drinker, you’re most likely curious if it’s safe to drink tea during pregnancy? You probably want to know if there are any teas you need to avoid too. With all of the warnings about consuming caffeinated drinks during pregnancy, many pregnant...
Herbal Tinctures 101- How To Make, Take & Store Tinctures
TINCTURES - WHAT ARE THEY AND HOW DO YOU USE THEM? What is a tincture you may ask? Tinctures are liquid extracts made from herbs that you take orally (by mouth). They are usually extracted in alcohol, but they can also be extracted in vegetable glycerine or apple...
Top 6 Herbs for Healthy Skin, Hair & Nails
Looking your best on the outside has a lot to do with how healthy your body is on the inside. This holds true for your hair, skin, and nails, which all need a unique set of nutrients and compounds to grow strong and beautiful. Of course, eating a healthy and...
5 Amazing Benefits of Berry Powders
Berry powders are a perfect way to supplement any diet, especially for those who frequently travel or who have a busy lifestyle. Although dehydrated, powders contain the same vitamins and minerals as their fresh and frozen counterparts. They are convenient, versatile,...
5 Proven Health Benefits of Echinacea
What Is Echinacea Tea? Echinacea is a herb commonly used to make herbal supplements, essential oils, tea, and herbal remedies. The tea is made by infusing the flowers and leaves of the echinacea plant in hot water. The echinacea plant is also commonly known as the...
Herbs For Nerves! Do They Work?
What Are Herbs For Nerves? In Herbalisim we refer to these as Nervine herbs. Nervine herbs are types of herbs that nourish & support the central nervous system! These include: •Nervine stimulants such as caffeine •Relaxants ~ Lavender •Hypnotics ~...
Herbal Support for Heavy Periods
Heavy periods, also known as menorrhagia, is a common symptom many women experience each month that can be debilitating and a nuisance. Luckily, there are effective natural solutions that can help ease heavy menstrual bleeding. Every woman’s periods are different,...
Top Anti-inflammatory Foods
Not all inflammation is a bad thing! Inflammation is the immune systems necessary response to protect your body from infection, injury and disease! But sometimes our immune system goes into overdrive & appears to attack healthy cells! That's where you get...
3 Ways To Improve Your Health With Green Superfoods
Looking for a way to boost your health naturally & easily? Let me introduce you to my secret weapon; Green Superfood powders. By Consuming alkalising greens with natural vitamin C, you will strengthen your health in every way, especially your immune system. Super...
Why Supplements are NO match for natural food!
We know what we should be eating, but are we falling short? In a perfect world, we would all adhere to a well-rounded, natural diet that provides us with all the nutrients we need each day. We would never eat processed foods nor drink sugary drinks! NEWSFLASH: Our...