Tag Archives: healing

Even a tree was once a seed

Posted on July 21, 2017 by The Holistic Gardener

Learning to become more mindful is a journey and we know not all journeys are smooth sailing. It does take time to get from 30 seconds of attempting to be non-thinking to a perfected 30 minutes of mindful meditation. Some … Continue reading →

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Natural treatments for oily skin and seborrhoea

Posted on April 1, 2016 by The Holistic Gardener

A greasy or oily skin type typically presents with open pores and an oily surface, which predisposes one to pimples, blackheads and potentially also acne (see pages in gardeners health) But before you despair, there is some good news: ‘oiliness’ … Continue reading →

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Loving lovage

Posted on March 27, 2015 by The Holistic Gardener

Lovage (Levisticum officinale) is in the same botanical family as celery and that’s kind of evident from its celery- like flavour and aroma and indeed its utilization in culinary terms in many similar ways to how we use celery – … Continue reading →

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Migraine

Posted on March 22, 2015 by The Holistic Gardener

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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Essential Medicated lip balm

Posted on July 16, 2014 by The Holistic Gardener

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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The Sicilian sting thing – an offer you just can’t refuse.

Posted on August 22, 2013 by The Holistic Gardener

I love functional food and this one hits the spot perfectly – the frozen dessert granita siciliana but with a twist – made with antihistamine herbal tea. Traditional Sicilian granitas are made from sugar, water and citrus fruit or coffee/tea … Continue reading →

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Geranium, rose and chamomile soothing body wash

Posted on August 12, 2013 by The Holistic Gardener

Geranium, rose and chamomile soothing body wash is suitable for irritated skin conditions, dermatitis, acne and as a low allergen wash. Essential oil of Pot Geranium (pelargonium spp) reduces inflammation of skin and controls infection of wounds – infusions, flower … Continue reading →

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Avocado graze glaze

Posted on July 3, 2013 by The Holistic Gardener

Functional food is for more than eating………. For second degree abrasions and sundry grazes where inflammation occurs or for larger surface abrasions a poultice of pulped avocado flesh is sublime, the oil is so close to our skins natural oil … Continue reading →

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Naked solstice after sun remedies

Posted on June 21, 2013 by The Holistic Gardener

Bheannacht ar an lá – blessings of the day. Today, the solstice, when more than the earths axis tilts towards the sun. Maybe you are naked in a dance to manifest abundance or maybe you are just catching the few … Continue reading →

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gardener’s first aid for allergic contact dermatitis

Posted on June 17, 2013 by The Holistic Gardener

Allergic contact dermatitis is an allergic reaction to a substance, material or plant that you have come into contact with; it generally manifests post contact as a region of itchy inflamed skin situated where contact had taken place. In severe … Continue reading →

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