Fungal infections are a common health concern that can range from mild skin irritations to more persistent conditions like athlete’s foot, ringworm, or yeast infections. While conventional treatments are effective, many people turn to natural remedies for their anti-fungal properties and minimal side effects. Herbs such as thyme, oregano, rosemary, […]
In 1942 James Kerr wrote the following in the Dublin Historical Record: ‘The extraordinary persistence of traditional knowledge in Ireland is illustrated by the fact that a prescription of Diancecht’s is known and used in Ireland to the present day. It is known as ‘Diancecht’s porridge’, and is given for […]
Even though we are in the middle of rain, sleet, snow and ice, it will not be long before gardening starts in earnest, so January is the perfect time to start planning your herb garden. The first decision is to decide if you want one dedicated to culinary herbs or […]
Meán Fómhair, the Irish for September, translates as the middle of autumn and is a time when Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) begins to affect many people. SAD is a kind of depression that occurs primarily during the autumn and winter months, when sunshine hours are reduced. While the specific origin […]
We live our lives around the solstice, be it the longest day or the shortest day. The recent Christmas celebrations marked not only the Incarnation but also the relief that the long hours of darkness had passed, and we could look forward to increasing daylight. Our planet’s path around the […]
The act of picking blackberries is ingrained in the minds of most of us: We all have fond memories of carrying our buckets out into the fields and along the hedgerows to collect the luscious black fruit that hung from the brambles. It was usually sunny when we went on […]