tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910783984929819762024-02-07T11:48:52.710+00:00Dr Clare's News BlogOur Blog is a selection of various topics on herbs, foods, attitudes and much more that overlap between Dr Clare's Clinic and her separate bricks & mortar store and online Apothecary shop products. Dr Dilishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06702815512056848790noreply@blogger.comBlogger120125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91078398492981976.post-85300014635827814342023-05-16T20:12:00.005+01:002023-05-16T20:12:42.010+01:00Summer is nearly here …… I truly love this time of year 😊www.drclare.netWritten by Lara JonasdottirMedical herbalist BSc, Clinical Education MScIt is the start of May and the plant growth is in full swing here in Ireland. I really like this time of year when the weather is getting warmer, and the days are getting longer. The leaf growth on the trees is so rapid that it is hard to keep track of it and the same goes for all other plant growth. Some of ruthruanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00435947674593452459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91078398492981976.post-25962773675420102192022-11-07T13:11:00.002+00:002022-11-07T13:11:12.098+00:00Overcoming the pressures Christmas bringsThe Christmas season can be an emotional rollercoaster, with festive cheer mixed with much stress and worry. Many of us can feel the pressure in relation to decorating the house, buying presents, attending all the pre-Christmas get-togethers, managing any family tensions, and so on. The joy of the moment and watching happy memories being created can help override any negativity where it might ruthruanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00435947674593452459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91078398492981976.post-55911284236468030932022-11-02T21:30:00.004+00:002022-11-02T21:38:36.158+00:00Herbal Medicine and The MenopausePicture above screenshot from https://evoke.ie/ of Caroline Downey "After meeting medical herbalist Lara Jonasdottir in Dr CLARE'S Apothecary in Galway she [Clare Downey] decided to try and tackle this life-altering change with the use of herbs.." Read Moreruthruanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00435947674593452459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91078398492981976.post-24391635408142694032022-09-30T14:34:00.001+01:002022-09-30T14:34:02.359+01:00Using herbal medicines for Viral illnessesAlthough the current Coronavirus has recently emerged from the microbe soup with which we share the planet the same anti-viral strategies apply to using herbs for the flu like symptoms as for all such similar viruses.The key to maintaining good health in an epidemic is avoiding contact as advised by Government agencies.Washing hands frequently with soap and warm water is the gold standard, so ruthruanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00435947674593452459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91078398492981976.post-21446406814062045652022-07-28T12:01:00.006+01:002022-07-28T12:01:57.244+01:00Dr Dilis Clare is a shortlisted nominee for ambassador of Stories of ChangeDr Dilis Clare is a shortlisted nominee for ambassador of Stories of Change.How to Book. Head to https://storiesofchange.ie or go to their Linktree @stories_of_change_ to grab your ticket. Limited spots available. What is Stories of Change? Stories of Change is an intergenerational creative roadshow traveling to four counties that will showcase local solutions to the climate ruthruanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00435947674593452459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91078398492981976.post-7933606012545464662022-03-12T17:30:00.000+00:002022-03-12T17:30:05.481+00:00Dr Clare’s Apothecary - Natural Remedy CapsulesDr Clare’s Apothecary - Natural Remedy CapsulesAt Dr Clare’s Apothecary, we have created a comprehensive range of traditional herbal based natural remedy capsules help with our customers physical and emotional wellbeing. Our natural remedy capsules are part of our integrated medicine approach that combines the best of pharmaceutical medicine and complementary medicine.Dr Clare’s Apothecary have ruthruanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00435947674593452459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91078398492981976.post-47756495686411623262022-02-16T16:25:00.005+00:002022-02-16T16:34:56.428+00:00Dr Clare’s Apothecary – Speciality Tea Selection Dr Clare’s Apothecary – Speciality Tea SelectionAt Dr Clare’s Apothecary, we have updated our range of fantastic Speciality Tea Blends. They have different names and improved formulary, but still help our customers with their physical and emotional wellbeing. Our Speciality Tea Blends form part of our integrated medicine approach that combines the best of pharmaceutical medicine and ruthruanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00435947674593452459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91078398492981976.post-25557648981261397532021-04-12T12:30:00.001+01:002021-04-12T12:30:52.157+01:00 Dr Clare’s Apothecary - Witch Hazel CreamAt Dr Clare’s Apothecary, we have created a comprehensive range of traditional herbal-based natural personal care creams to help with our customers physical and emotional wellbeing. Our personal care creams are part of our integrated medicine approach that combines the best of pharmaceutical medicine and complementary medicine.Dr Clare’s Apothecary ruthruanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00435947674593452459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91078398492981976.post-9701642153806883782020-12-15T11:10:00.002+00:002020-12-15T11:10:29.522+00:0012 Tips for Soothing Family Colds and Coughs This Winter
Family colds and coughs are inevitable during winter months. They can make you feel miserable and can sometimes be difficult to shake off.
Colds are viral and cannot be treated with antibiotics. They take time to leave your system. While you may not be able to avoid getting a cold or cough, there are some simple measures you can use to soothe the symptoms and ease discomfort in both children ruthruanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00435947674593452459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91078398492981976.post-68298887382679579702020-06-17T19:55:00.001+01:002020-06-17T19:55:26.742+01:00Blog Dr ClareWomen over 50 and Nutrition Changesby Tara Canning Nutritionist,fMedWhat are the main health concerns for women over 50? Going on our average patients in the clinic the top 5 concerns would be-1. MenopauseFor some women this starts before 50 as Oestrogen and Progesterone levels drop. This can be gradual or quick but a good diet high in-essential fatty acids found in oily fish, green leafy Dr Dilishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06702815512056848790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91078398492981976.post-7311207998530030312019-10-27T09:30:00.001+00:002022-11-07T13:31:03.514+00:00Thinking of becoming a Medical Herbalist or making an appointment with one?
Western Herbal Medicine (WHM) appointment as personalized medicine.
If you think the role of a medical herbalist is limited to knowing what herb or even herbs are useful for your medically diagnosed condition you would be substantially misinformed. They have a lot more to offer.
Herbal medicine is a holistic system of medicine. The important word here is ‘system’. Holistic we will revisit Tara Canning Nutritionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11986803243476248088noreply@blogger.com0Galway, Ireland53.270668 -9.056790500000033753.1947235 -9.2181520000000337 53.3466125 -8.8954290000000338tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91078398492981976.post-32465501110395687712019-10-12T18:00:00.000+01:002019-10-22T18:46:06.014+01:00Are Medical Herbalist 'Snake oil merchants'?Response to Simon Harris (Minister for Health) mud slinging of snake-oil merchants. Such accusations have been slung at everyone not included in the Golden Circle of privileged providers in every system of healthcare throughout the ages.Traditional herbal medical knowledge is based on the empirical science, an intimate knowledge based on experience of observation and use as healing agents. This Tara Canning Nutritionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11986803243476248088noreply@blogger.com0Galway, Ireland53.270668 -9.056790500000033753.1947235 -9.2181520000000337 53.3466125 -8.8954290000000338tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91078398492981976.post-34853088469723535802019-10-07T16:09:00.001+01:002019-10-07T16:28:44.592+01:00Dr Clare Speaks in Oireachtas on the taxation on food supplements
Dr. Clare was invited to the Oireachtas to speak on the no sense taxation on food supplements. This is really worth a listen. Please leave your thoughts and comments below. We would love to hear what you think. Visit her websites https://drclareapothecary.com and https://drclare.com to find out more.
ruthruanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00435947674593452459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91078398492981976.post-18992767698761665962019-08-15T08:47:00.001+01:002019-08-15T08:47:32.854+01:00Does our Summer diet boost our immunity more than Winter foods?In modern Ireland our summer weather is getting wetter and more unpredictable. Not so good for the farmers and anyone else working outside. My painter is waiting 6 weeks for a break in the showers to paint ours! Does that affect our immunity? Vitamin D's main function is bones strength but it is the body's co-ordinator for gut health, blood sugar balance and cardiovascular health. We know the Tara Canning Nutritionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11986803243476248088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91078398492981976.post-6880063197466380982019-05-23T19:10:00.000+01:002019-05-23T19:26:56.003+01:00Three Herbs to Support Your Summer Fitness GoalsTUE. MAY 21, 2019
By Michael Tims, Ph.D.
With the arrival of warmer weather and longer evenings comes more opportunities to enjoy your inner animal. When it comes to fitness, the idea is to be fit without getting hurt. But can herbs improve your performance? Three herbs have been proven to do this! All have a long history in traditional medicine systems. Turmeric (Curcuma longa) and ashwagandha ruthruanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00435947674593452459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91078398492981976.post-6988000848951609582018-11-01T17:28:00.000+00:002018-11-01T17:29:00.917+00:00Vitamin DAs winter is upon us in Ireland and similar countries above 33 degrees the prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency is common. The lack of sunshine, sedentary lifestyle and staying indoors have reduced our chances of exposing our skin receptors to the UV light that triggers the Vitamin D receptors to synthesise the active form.Our dietary sources are much lower too. Unless you eat at least one of theseDr Dilishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06702815512056848790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91078398492981976.post-51850561999991785962018-10-11T11:44:00.000+01:002018-10-11T12:40:53.370+01:00Dr Clare GP and Medical Herbalist Talks about IBS
Dr Dilis Clare MBBCh, DRCOG, BSc (Herbal Medicine), Hon Clinical Fellow NUIG Medical School.
What is IBS?
This is a common disorder causing a wide range of uncomfortable digestive symptoms. According to Prof Eamonn Quigley (Professor of Medicine University College Cork, president of the World Gastroenterology Assoc.) more than 10% of people could be suffering from this disorder.
The commonruthruanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00435947674593452459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91078398492981976.post-89528646440370872332018-05-12T20:04:00.000+01:002018-10-11T11:09:11.367+01:00Allergies Herbal Teas Dr Dilis Clareruthruanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00435947674593452459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91078398492981976.post-16639804654208264982018-04-14T11:45:00.000+01:002018-10-11T12:00:37.656+01:00Reflections about my Indian journeyI would not have travelled to India were it not for my youngest son who has been travelling in India for almost 6 months, realising great personal growth and having a great time.It was a wonderful time of connection and openness to new experiences.Gratitudes for the landscape that surrounds me on the west of Ireland is the coming home feeling I am enjoying following my recent visit to Rishikesh ruthruanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00435947674593452459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91078398492981976.post-10508902391762868892018-03-11T02:11:00.000+00:002018-10-11T11:09:11.418+01:00Tackling Allergies And Hay Feverruthruanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00435947674593452459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91078398492981976.post-23176272424856744552016-09-09T12:30:00.000+01:002018-10-11T11:09:11.593+01:00Best poultice in the world!I have a typical teenage boy full of hormones, 5 brain cells and the attitude to go with it! This also means that it takes a while to get that the hugely infected sore on your heel needs looking into...He was wearing his runners without socks on a longer than anticipated walk. Subsequently his poor heel was red raw by the time he got home. To make a long story shorter, a few days later it was ruthruanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00435947674593452459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91078398492981976.post-69579700072804607982016-08-18T11:59:00.000+01:002018-10-11T11:09:11.620+01:00 Kale, Roasted Cauliflower & Barley SaladHere is a recipe I made in my new 'Funky Salads Class' and it went down a treat. A great way to use your fresh kale (which I have in spades at the moment in my garden).Kale is a super boosting vegetable packed with Magnesium, B6, Iron and B3 for energy, mood and stress support. Calms the nerves and soothes our aches. Lots of dietary fibre to keep you regular, Vitamin E for the skin and ruthruanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00435947674593452459noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91078398492981976.post-67560360014072515512016-01-28T15:13:00.001+00:002016-01-28T15:13:39.540+00:00Mindful Eating for Health and Wellbeing
Mindful
eating for busy families.
Mindfulness is the current buzzword that is
the supposed answer to everything but what does it mean?
My definition includes thoughtful eating
that bears in mind all the things we want our food to nourish. This includes
nourishing our bodies, giving and experiencing pleasure, being sociable and
even calming our souls.
It includes the Dr Dilishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06702815512056848790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91078398492981976.post-80496128032527499132015-12-09T09:24:00.000+00:002015-12-09T11:10:08.651+00:00Dr Clare's Top Antimicrobial Herbs
As discussed in my last blog, the worldwide crisis on the emergence of superbugs is unfolding. It appears that genius microbes are outwitting our ability to eradicate them with single constituent. In comparison herbs are multi-constituent and multi-action complex vegetation that have co-evolved with microbes over millions of years. The following herbs are my top antimicrobial herbs:&Dr Dilishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06702815512056848790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91078398492981976.post-67017880912626224622015-12-03T13:15:00.000+00:002015-12-03T13:15:58.120+00:00 Herbal antibiotics, antifungals and antivirals are anti-infection superheroes
How does one herb save millions of lives?
The worldwide crisis on the emergence of superbugs is unfolding. It appears that genius microbes are outwitting our ability to eradicate them with single constituent single action super-chemicals made in factories. Maybe the drugs are too simple and the bugs not all that clever. In comparison herbs are multi-constituent and multi-action complex Dr Dilishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06702815512056848790noreply@blogger.com0