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Shatavari: Queen of Herbs. For Periods, Postpartum and Perimenopause.
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...
Jo Farren
Jul 5, 20234 min read


Reframing Self Care
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...
Jo Farren
Mar 28, 20235 min read


Why do I bang on about stress?
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...
Jo Farren
Jul 18, 20226 min read


The Impact of Stress on Migraines
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...
Jo Farren
Feb 23, 20228 min read


Navigating Support, Advice, Opinion and Knowledge Sharing: What's the Deal?
I have been looking at my approach to support, knowledge sharing and giving advice, in my work.
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Feb 7, 20223 min read


Behind the Backdrop
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...
Jo Farren
May 4, 20214 min read


Why I do this job
Not the most inspirational post title, is it? Big companies have mission statements and vision statements: you can click on a website...
Jo Farren
Nov 2, 20183 min read


The Princess and the Press
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...
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Apr 26, 20184 min read


Book Review - Practical Herbs 1
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...
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Apr 23, 20182 min read


'Tis The Season
Yup, 'tis the season for coughs and colds and general yuckiness! Follow my top tips to stay well and recover quickly this winter 1....
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Dec 11, 20173 min read


Why Compliance Matters
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...
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Sep 5, 20172 min read


World Breastfeeding Week 2017
It's #worldbreastfeedingweek this week and as much as I could sit here and regurgitate facts and figures about health benefits to you, I...
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Aug 2, 20174 min read
Self Care Week 2016
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...
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Nov 17, 20162 min read


Kickstarting Your Health in 2016: Week Two
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...
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Jan 18, 20164 min read


Kickstarting Your Health in 2016
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...
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Jan 8, 20166 min read
Enfield Centre for Natural Health - My talk in February 2014
I was given the honour of talking at the Enfield Centre for Natural Health in February 2014, a local charity set up to champion...
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Jan 7, 20162 min read


Motherhood, My Story: Part Two
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,...
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Jan 7, 20163 min read


Motherhood, My Story
I'm lucky enough to be blessed with two happy, healthy children, one who is seven years old, fiercely stubborn, independent, imaginative...
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Jan 7, 20162 min read


Oat so Nourishing!
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...
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Jan 7, 20162 min read
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