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Christmas 2022 Opening Hours
We hope you have all had a wonderful year. We will be taking a much-needed break over the Christmas period. We are open until 23rd noon December and will be reopening 9th January. We wish you all a merry Christmas and break and look forward to seeing you in the new year. Heidi and the
The Heart
Did you know that the heart contains over between 60 and 65 percent neural cells, identical to those present in the brain? This means that the nervous system and our heart are intricately connected. The nervous system is akin to a communications network, constantly processing stimuli from the environment and our bodily systems, as well
Carob
Any kid whose mum frequents or works in a health food store knows about carob. Not always with fondness…. Disparagingly referred to as ‘fake chocolate’, carob is made from the bean of the locust tree; they are extracted from their pods, roasted and ground into a powder. This is then combined with other ingredients to
Easter 2021 Opening Hours
We wish all of our clients a Happy and Safe Easter period. We will be closed from Good Friday through to Easter Monday inclusive. Remember we stock some wonderful easter goodies so drop by and grab some delicious treats.
Christmas 2020 Opening Hours
We will be closed from the 23rd of December until the 11th of January. We will be opening on Mondays and Fridays for retail sales until Heidi is back from the 2nd of February. We wish all of our clients a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year full of health, happiness and joy.
What is Tonic Herbalism?
Most people have heard of making a tea for a restless child to settle them in the evening, or taking a cough syrup made from herbs, but what is a herbal tonic? Medical or acute herbalism focuses on a specific ailment and matches the phytochemical properties of herbs to combat or address the issue at
Magnolia to Soothe Anxiety
One of my favorite herbs at the moment is Magnolia. Most of us are familiar with the beautiful flower and its magical scent, but for herbal medicine, the bark is of particular interest. In the clinic, we use it to calm the central nervous system, and help improve mood. It is able to do this
Hi, Im Heidi.
I grew up in Austria, where herbal medicine was used by my grandmother. I have fond memories of going into the attic as a small child and always seeing bundles of herbs drying. The tradition continued with my Mum who would make concoctions and fermented preserves every summer and autumn, many of which were delicious, some not so much!
I am always humbled by the conversation a herbal formula starts with a client’s body and then extends into the psyche and soul, restoring balance, vitality and health.