Tag Archives: Remedy

natural cures for common ailments

Posted on March 18, 2016 by The Holistic Gardener

Just got the cover of my new book with mercier press. here’s a sneak preview/excerpt ACHES AND PAINS Many visits to the local pharmacy are to find remedies for sundry aches and pains. These are also perhaps the most common … 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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sap those warts

Posted on October 14, 2013 by The Holistic Gardener

Warts are a sign of a virus – the human papillomavirus (HPV) in fact – which causes the body to produce an excess of skin cells. The best way to tackle them is to attack the virus by boosting your … Continue reading →

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WASP STING – the done thing

Posted on September 28, 2013 by The Holistic Gardener

Wasps (including hornets, yellow jackets and other members of Vespula and Dolichovespula species that regularly visit gardens) have sabre-like stingers that smoothly puncture the skin, release and puncture again repeatedly, delivering a swift inoculation of venom with each sting and … 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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sick of the heat – a prickly issue

Posted on July 11, 2013 by The Holistic Gardener

Heat rash or prickly heat is such an annoyance – that red or pinkish rash occurring on areas of skin beneath clothing really slows down enjoyment of the sun let alone gardening activity. It generally develops on hot days when … Continue reading →

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thirsty work and homemade Quick fix isotonic drinks

Posted on July 6, 2013 by The Holistic Gardener

Gardening is thirsty work, even just looking at it in summer heat is thirsty work. Dehydration is what happens when your body loses more fluid than you take in. Which is an ever present threat when under the influence of … 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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quick thyme first aid

Posted on June 29, 2013 by The Holistic Gardener

Abrasions, light scrapes and grazes are perhaps the most common injuries from which gardeners suffer; they include those surface layer wounds that often you don’t notice at the point of occurrence but may smart or sting later in the day – … 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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