Jo Farren

This amazing adaptogenic tonic herb isn't one that I speak much about, but it really ought to be! I wanted to put Shatavari (Asparagus...

I've seen so much change about 'self care' over the past few years. Back in the late 90's/early noughties, it was called 'me time' and we...

I recognise that I talk about stress A LOT and I wanted to talk about it a bit more. If you've done one of my programmes, then you'll...

I did an Instagram poll on migraines a few weeks ago, and just followed up with the results a few days ago and I thought it would be...

I have been looking at my approach to support, knowledge sharing and giving advice, in my work.

It's been over a year since I started working totally remotely, but I've been set up to do at least some of my work in this way for a...

Not the most inspirational post title, is it? Big companies have mission statements and vision statements: you can click on a website...

I shared a post on Facebook following the birth of the latest Royal prince here in the UK, a post which really divided opinion. There was...

Ok, ok so it hasn't got the most engaging title ever, but us herbalists aren't wordsmiths and to be honest, it does what it says on the...

Yup, 'tis the season for coughs and colds and general yuckiness! Follow my top tips to stay well and recover quickly this winter 1....

I posted a few days ago on Instagram and it reminded me that I have meant to talk about this for AGES! Compliance - which boils down to...

It's #worldbreastfeedingweek this week and as much as I could sit here and regurgitate facts and figures about health benefits to you, I...

This week is Self Care Week - I have a list of go-to self care remedies which I refer to and I'm sharing with you to celebrate... All of...

This post will be relatively short and sweet, mainly because I am procrastinating about a talk I am giving in two days time... well, they...

I started writing this article and realised that there was far too much to put into one blog post, so here begins a journey of several...

I was given the honour of talking at the Enfield Centre for Natural Health in February 2014, a local charity set up to champion...

So moving on from my last blog, I thought I'd discuss more about 'the stuff no one talks about' when you become a mum. Strangely enough,...

I'm lucky enough to be blessed with two happy, healthy children, one who is seven years old, fiercely stubborn, independent, imaginative...

So, one of my favourite herbs is Avena sativa, put simply - Oats! It is a fantastic remedy for the nervous system and what we Herbalists...