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    Can what you eat influence sperm quality?
    Scanning electron micrograph of sperm cells entangled in fibrous material

    Can what you eat influence sperm quality?

    Diet & nutrition
    Neuroinflammation and phytotherapy seminar: my key takeaways
    Pink brain illustration, symbolizing neuroinflammation and phytotherapy research.

    Neuroinflammation and phytotherapy seminar: my key takeaways

    Diet & nutrition, Herbal approaches, Seminar learnings
    Targeted approaches to common menopause symptoms
    Menopause text on medical chart with stethoscope and syringes

    Targeted approaches to common menopause symptoms

    Diet & nutrition, Seminar learnings
    How can lobelia aid troubled breathing?
    Lobelia plant, flower, and dissected flower, showing its aid for breathing.

    How can lobelia aid troubled breathing?

    Herb profiles
    How does yellow dock support gastrointestinal health?
    Botanical illustration of yellow dock plant parts: flowers, seed stalk, and leaf.

    How does yellow dock support gastrointestinal health?

    Herb profiles
    Book a wellbeing lunch & learn session for your team
    Workplace Wellbeing Lunch & Learn: Wellbeing talks for teams

    Book a wellbeing lunch & learn session for your team

    Talks & workshops
    New resources & supplements discount available
    Man preparing herbal medicine, ancient illustration

    New resources & supplements discount available

    Health & wellbeing, Herbs, News & updates
    Ashwagandha for endocrine support
    Jar of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) root for endocrine support.

    Ashwagandha for endocrine support

    Herb profiles
    Gift vouchers now available
    Gift voucher for Mark Pillans, Medical Herbalist, markpillans.uk

    Gift vouchers now available

    News & updates
    Angelica sinensis: a female reproductive tonic
    Parsnip plant with green leaves and a large taproot

    Angelica sinensis: a female reproductive tonic

    Herb profiles
    Sedate valerian
    Illustration of valerian plant with feathery leaves and pink flowers

    Sedate valerian

    Herb profiles
    Calendula for the skin
    Bright orange calendula flowers with bees, showcasing medicinal herbs for skin.

    Calendula for the skin

    Herb profiles
    Willow bark vs aspirin
    Illustration of white willow branches with catkins and emerging leaves.

    Willow bark vs aspirin

    Herb profiles
    Blackcurrant-scented buchu; an important urinary herb
    Agathosma betulina, or buchu, with delicate white flowers and green leaves.

    Blackcurrant-scented buchu; an important urinary herb

    Herb profiles
    Herbal fads. Like all others …?
    The danger of herbal fads

    Herbal fads. Like all others …?

    Herbal approaches, Musings
    AI fakery, just the beginning …
    NYT article on fake influencers

    AI fakery, just the beginning …

    Musings
    Is the Mediterranean diet all it is said to be?
    Mediterranean diet ingredients: olive oil, fruits, vegetables, bread, and wine.

    Is the Mediterranean diet all it is said to be?

    Diet & nutrition
    Astragalus: steady immune support
    Dried astragalus root slices

    Astragalus: steady immune support

    Herb profiles
    Bilberry: A purple powerhouse for heart health
    Close-up of ripe bilberries on a leafy branch, highlighting their purple hue and health benefits.

    Bilberry: A purple powerhouse for heart health

    Herb profiles
    Hot weather sleep: to PJ or not to PJ? What the science says …
    Map of Europe showing high temperatures in the UK and France, with London and Paris highlighted.

    Hot weather sleep: to PJ or not to PJ? What the science says …

    Lifestyle
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