HEALTH AND HERBS
Newsletter
July 2009

Fundraising Event for the Ugandan Orphanage Project

Thank you to everyone who generously contributed to this meaningful project

Dr Dilis Clare, Medical Herbalist & G.P and Pearl Finn would like to thank all those who attended their annual garden days. All who came enjoyed a relaxed and sunny afternoons. This unique event gave the public an opportunity to learn about herbs whilst contributing to a meaningful project in the developing world.

HERB OF THE MONTH

Limeflower

(Tilia europoea )


By Sarah Hughes, Medical Herbalist

Many of the streets and parks of Galway are lined by the majestic Linden or Limeflower tree which at the moment are in full bloom. Indeed the road that Health & Herbs is based (Sea Road) has a line of them which I cycle underneath daily on my trip in to work. These imposing, elegant trees have graceful arching branches, oval shaped leaves and yellow white flowers. When passing under a Linden tree breathe in the aroma of these flowers and you will be in for a joyous uplifting, calming surprise.

It is not surprising therefore that in herbal medicine we use Limeflowers as a remedy for nervous tension. It is calming and can be taken as a tea or in tincture for this effect. It will aid sleep and can be used for adults and restless children alike.

Limeflower is also a herb for heart problems and can be taken for high blood pressure especially when associated with arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) because it relaxes the blood vessel walls.

Someone asked me on a herb walk the other day if living by Limeflower trees would make you calmer. This is a great question and one thing I know for sure is, if you are passing a Limeflower tree and you stop to smell the flowers - it definitely lifts you and brightens your day. So I think the answer is yes.

If you want to know more about the wonderful world of herbs and their uses I teach evening classes in Herbal Medicine and lead frequent leisurely herb walks.

Please email Health & Herbs or ring me on 087 060 6458 for more information.

Recipes by Liz Nolan
Nutritional Therapist

Mediterranean Vegetable Frittata



This is just like a quiche without the pastry which makes it lighter and much quicker to make for a supper dish with a mixed salad.
You can vary the vegetables depending on the season.

6 organic free range eggs
1 or 2 cloves garlic thinly sliced
1 medium red onion thinly sliced
1 red pepper deseeded and chopped up into small pieces
2 courgettes sliced thinly
8 cherry tomatoes halved
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
pinch of chilli flakes
Black pepper
sea salt
1/2 pack of feta cheese

In a large frying pan heat some olive oil gently. Add the onion, garlic, peppers and courgettes and saute for a few minutes. Add the dried herbs and tomatoes. Sprinkle on the chopped feta cheese, salt and pepper.
Whisk the eggs together in a bowl and pour onto the vegetables and cheese.
Continue to cook gently until just beginning to set and then finish under a medium grill or if the frying pan is ovenproof finish in the oven until set and lightly browned.
Serves four with a mixed green salad.

Eggs are a perfect food - they provide protein, iron from the yolk, contain phospholipids - fats which are essential for proper brain function and sulphur which helps the liver in its detoxification processes. They do not raise cholesterol as they contain lecithin which helps to emusify fats making them easier to digest.

Liz Nolan is a qualified nutritional therapist based in

Health and Herbs, 9 Sea Road Galway and Moycullen.

Classes in Wholefoods, Vegetarian and Allergy free

Cooking also avalible.

Please ring Liz on 086-8099604 for more information

or to make an appointment.

www.wholefoodmatters.com

Weightloss and Nutrition Clinic



Weightloss and Nutrition Clinic using the Patrick Holford Zest4life Nutrition and Weightloss Programme. Thursday evenings from September at Health and Herbs, Sea Rd. One to one or group coaching available. Please contact Liz Nolan, nutritional therapist and weightloss coach for details 086 8099604 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Hands on Course in Growing your own

Vegetables



A series of summer courses for beginner gardeners will be offered next month by Living Gardens. The first of the courses is "Herbs and vegetables for the garden and container." and takes place on Saturday, July 11th in Rosscahill (located between Moycullen and Oughterard. This course will cover a variety of topics such as how to sow seeds, harvesting and taking care of plants. Courses run from 10am to 4pm and cost €50. A light lunch and tea/coffee are included in the price.
For more information please contact Will or Kay Synott on 087-6980526 or 091-550007.

Discover how ONDAMED treats many a sports injury without surgery.

Whether you're an UEFA champions league player or the guy next door playing a friendly game of soccer, like it or not, injuries happen. And, in the event it does, it's comforting to know that ONDAMED happens to be the most advanced sports injury technology to come along in the 21st century.

"Inflammation ~ The Silent Killer!"
-- Time Magazine

Up until now, much of the focus of conventional sports medicine has always leaned to the invasive solution - whether minimal or maximal. ONDAMED is cutting-edge, yes - but without the need to cut.

Invented by Rolf Binder, the ONDAMED uses non-invasive PEMF technology with biofeedback. It "jump-starts" cells (such as fibroblasts and osteoblasts) to repair and replace damaged tissue on specific areas that have been identified as repair sites of "silent inflammation" - the "killer" that lurks.

So whether you're on the medical staff of a professional, college or high school team or have an orthopedic or chiropractic practice, the time to treat your patients for body-bruising, bone-crunching, high-impact injuries with safe and gentle ONDAMED is now!

Aine Delaney is a registered nurse with qualifications in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Aine now offers Ondamed treatments. To make an appointment or for more information please call Aine on 087-7965070.