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Author Archives: The Holistic Gardener
A balm for exam stresses and other anxieties.
I have long been enamoured with Lemonbalm (Melissa officinalis). I think it a pretty plant, I love its aromatic contribution to the garden but I relish its healing potential. Of course any plant with officinalis in the title was once … Continue reading
Posted in Gardeners Health
Tagged antispasmodic, anxiety, exam stress, headaches, herbal tea, lemonbalm, memory, relaxation, sleep, stress relief
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to look at a flower
“When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it’s your world for a moment”. – Georgia O’Keeffe (American artist. 1887 –1986) Gardening can be an all-consuming pastime but within the garden we can be devoured … Continue reading
The power of passionflower tea
Passionflower has a long ethnobotany tracing back to Aztecs and other indigenous peoples of Mexico and South America. The foliage and stems of the variety Passifiora incarnate is utilized as a sedative and nerve tonic in modern herbalism while Passiflora … Continue reading
A lie on the grass.
When did you last just lay yourself down on your lawn and look up at the sky. A lie on the grass is not just a pleasant rest, it evokes the awe-inspired carefree activity of childhood – a transportation to … Continue reading
Posted in Growing mindful
Tagged earthing, grass, grounding, lawn, mindful living, mindfulness, nature cures, static detox
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apple cider vinegar
The use of apple cider vinegar as a medicinal aid is sometimes thought of as a modern fad but it is in fact a really ancient cure; Hippocrates – he of the Hippocratic oath – was recommending it back in … Continue reading
Posted in Food fixes
Tagged antibacterial, antifungal, apple cider vinegar, astringent, bloating, detox, exfoliate, gastric, home spa, scalp, sebum, skin care, weight loss
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slowing macular degeneration
Macular Degeneration is one of the most common causes of registered blindness. It is generally considered to be age related, but it has links to high blood pressure, smoking, obesity, diabetes and heart disease. In essence it is a progressive … Continue reading
Posted in Gardeners Health
Tagged better vision, eye health, Lutein, macular degeneration, night vision, vision loss, zeaxanthin
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The three good reasons of mindfulness
Trí saghas incheann: inchinn reatha, inchinn cloiche, inchinn chéarach – The three kinds of brain: a running brain, a rock brain, a wax brain. In Ireland we have a long tradition of triads – poetic, insights clustered in threes; like … Continue reading
Posted in Growing mindful
Tagged cognitive therapy, mental wellbeing, mindfulness, neuroplasticity, stress relief
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Banishing snakes
When Saint Patrick came to Ireland and banished the snakes, no one said what are you on about. No one pointed out that snakes were not native to or even known in Ireland. Because we got the concept – it … Continue reading
Posted in Growing mindful
Tagged CBT, irish proverbs, mindfulnesss, neuroplasticity, positive thinking
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make war and love (your garden)
The month of March is named after Mars – the roman god of war. Apparently because the narrow passes of the Alps began to thaw at this time of the year, becoming passable again and so the Roman legions could … Continue reading
Posted in a healthier garden
Tagged Allium Leaf Miners, aphids, March tasks, organic gardening, pest contro, pests, slugs, snails, spring gardening, Vine weevil
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a spring clean can also mean a mind detox
It is good to declutter the shed or the house on a regular basis, many wait until the brighter days of spring to find their motivation. And sure enough a bright blue sky provides a hit of serotonin and a … Continue reading
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