Author Archives: The Holistic Gardener

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About The Holistic Gardener

author of wellness books, columnist, keynote speaker.

Migraine

Migraine is a one-sided throbbing headache caused by constriction and dilation of blood vessels in the brain. The pain is actually the dilation part. Often with referred eye pain. For a lot of us it’s a hereditary condition but it … Continue reading

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how to transform a bunch of mother’s day roses into beauty treatments

Nothing says happy mother’s day like roses……. But there’s more to roses than pretty flowers in a vase. Roses epitomise beauty and are tokens of affection but roses have a long history of use in the beautification of skin and … Continue reading

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mindful of spring agus Seachtain na Gaeilge 2015

An te chuireas, ‘se baineas – He that sows will reap. This Irish language version of the old proverb is timely reminder of spring and gardening tasks ahead but today for me its all about cultivating positivity and attaining goals. … Continue reading

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home cures for Varicose veins, Spider veins and rosy cheeks

Be it a noticeable blue line vein gaining prominence or an outright bunch of grapes, varicose veins can be more than unsightly – a stress and a concern of circulatory health. Compression stockings work best but there is some good … Continue reading

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Spice up your Valentines night

Spices can bring more than a spark to your meal; they can in fact delight your senses and ignite your libido. The magic lies in the phytochemicals they contain – some of which act as hormonal stimulators, others are circulatory … Continue reading

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resolve dark circles naturally

Cosmetic creams containing phylloquinone (vitamin k) are often recommended as a treatment for dark circles but the effectiveness of vitamin K really depends upon the cause of the discoloration – if the causative factor is broken capillaries then it will … Continue reading

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diet and acne

Skin health is strongly tied to diet and it is worth noting that all over the world those pockets of traditional indigenous cultures with low to no saturated fats and no refined sugars rarely experience acne or skin-impacting inflammatory conditions … Continue reading

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herbal and kitchen cures for Lack lustre hair

Dull hair – Environmental stresses (including air conditioning and air pollution) as well as some styling products can just deplete your natural oils and healthy sheen. OTC shampoos if not thoroughly rinsed can leave hair dull. Infusing kitchen oils with … Continue reading

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Essential Medicated lip balm

for summer cold sores, winter chapped lips and year round care of sensitive lips try this simple remedy. So while the veg butter is moisturizing, the calendula oil soothing and protective and the bees wax a natural anti-bacterial agent that … Continue reading

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Shrikhand sweet desert (utilizing the flowers of Trifolium spp)

ingredients                        400g (1lb) Bio/natural yogurt      5 strands of saffron                    1/4 tsp. ground cardamom           25g (1oz) caster sugar                2 tbsp dried clover flowers 2 tbsp milk                                2 tsp. crushed almonds                                                           fruits to suit the  season or your taste     how to … Continue reading

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