Vitamin Expert

Tag - Anxiety

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Beat the blues

We all have down days. But with a little herbal help to boost your mood naturally, you can face every day with a spring in your step. Medical Herbalist Gabriella Clarke shares her top three herbs to help beat the blues.

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Stress Alert: calming remedies

Stress plays a part in all our lives. Healthy levels of stress can increase our drive and determination but more often than not stress can significantly impact our physical and mental wellbeing. Medical herbalist...

Herb Health: St John’s wort

Often referred to as the sunshine herb, this common bushy perennial plant with its bright yellow flowers is considered to be one of the key plants for treating depression. Find out all there is to know about St John's...

Managing PMS

Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) affects most women at some point. Medical herbalist Gabriella Clarke provides advice on what you can do to help to lessen the symptoms.

Q & A: Fear of flying

"I am terrified of flying. Are there any natural remedies that can help?" Medical herbalist Gabriella Clarke provides some answers.

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Flower power

Flowers are pleasing to our senses but their benefits don’t stop there. Many of our favourite summer garden blooms have great herbal medicinal properties too. Medical herbalist Gabriella Clarke shares her pick of the...

Menopause matters

Going through the menopause can be a trying time for many women. But if you're not a fan of HRT there are alternative ways to tackle symptoms, says medical herbalist Gabriella Clarke.

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Herb Health: Valerian

Valerian comes from the Latin verb ‘valere’ meaning to be strong and healthy. Find out all you need to know about this herb.

Herb Health: boosting concentration

Are you easily distracted or find your mind starts to wander just when you don’t want it to? Medical herbalist Gabriella Clarke shares some top herbs to help you stay focussed.