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Avocado graze glaze

Posted on July 3, 2013 by

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

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

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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The saturday night show discusses holistic gardening

Posted on June 7, 2013 by

see for your self http://www.rte.ie/player/ie/show/10153449/

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Alien attack… Invasive plant species and how to deal with them. Part 2

Posted on May 29, 2013 by

So we are under attack, what is our response? Well if you are enlisting then the first rule of war is to know your enemy and I will equip you (within the posts on invasives) with all you need to … Continue reading →

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Absorption Essences

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

Absorption essences are basically what they sound like; a method/vehicle for absorbing the healing energy of the herb or holisticplant part. Flower essences and infused oils are absorption essences in their own right but in general an absorption essence refers … Continue reading →

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Compresses and Poultices

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

Compresses are soaked external dressings, hot or cold: A piece of cloth (traditionally linen or muslin) is allowed to soak in an infusion or decoction, to be applied to the affected area and held in place with bandages. Poultices are … Continue reading →

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