Hawthorn berry, or ‘Crataegus fructus’, is abundant this year in the hedgerows and is just ready for picking. Hawthorn has a long history of supporting heart health, so its fruit is a great addition to the herbal home pharmacy. However, it is very important to be careful when harvesting because […]

October is the month of scary movies, trick-or-treating, and haunted houses. But do you know what really frightens people? Talking about life insurance, serious illness cover, or income protection. These topics often get pushed to the bottom of the list, sitting somewhere between updating your will and switching utility providers. […]

Vertigo and dizziness are unsettling sensations that can make even the simplest daily tasks feel overwhelming. While a correct diagnosis is essential to understanding the cause of these symptoms, recovery often involves more than just identifying the problem. Vestibular rehabilitation is an exercise-based therapy designed to reduce dizziness and improve […]

When most people hear the words ‘men’s skincare’, they understandably think of the basics – shaving cream, deodorant, maybe a splash of aftershave. But the truth is, men can have far more complex skincare needs, and these are often overlooked.  Thankfully over the last number of years we have become […]

Sex is an important and  wonderful part of our lives and wellbeing and we don’t talk about it enough. It is sometimes assumed that sex is either not important or not happening in the lives of  older women but I am here to set the record straight. Women over 40 […]

September bought us, amongst many other things, a lot of beans. Not our first beans – we’ve been picking them since June – but more beans…and now we are harvesting beans in pods, which is super exciting. I managed to get my hands on some new varieties this year, which […]

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