Sharing the health benefits of plants 

It’s not unusual for me to return from a walk bringing with me various plants attached to the bottom of my jeans. One plant in particular has recently become a rather clingy friend, refusing to let go when I leave the garden. I am talking about cleavers (Galium aparine), also known as Sticky Willy, with small hooks on its leaves, stems and even its fruit which act like natural velcro. This characteristic allows the plant to attach itself to other plants (and my jeans!) to fin

Following a shock, injury or disease, we are tired, demineralised and our immune system is weakened. Convalescence is a crucial period of physical and mental rest required to recover from illness, surgery or an emotional trauma. Depending on the condition, this can take from several weeks to several months. Like most people, I’m impatient to return to my normal activities, however, if this period is not respected, recovery takes longer and there is an increased risk of relaps