Wellbeing with Herbs

16/10/2026

Muscle loss and aging?

Can herbal medicine help?

Have a read

https://www.wellbeingwithherbs.co.uk/notebook/herbal-medicine-and-muscle-loss-in-aging

Photo, because, you know, trees!

21/09/2026

There is such a joy in visiting new places and discovering new herbal hedgerows...herbalists don't takeholidays, they just look for and talk about herbs in different locations.

09/09/2026

If you use herbal medicine or supplents such as Turmeric, St. John's wort or Ashwagandha....take a read

🚨 Regulatory Alert: EU Consultation on Botanicals & MPLs 🌿
Our profession is currently facing potential regulatory changes regarding two interconnected pieces of European legislation that could impact access to herbs and herbal products:
1️⃣ Maximum Permitted Levels (MPLs) for Vitamins & Minerals: Proposed EU-wide limits risks reducing doses of key nutrients (like Vitamin D, B vitamins, and Magnesium) so low that they lose clinical effectiveness.
2️⃣ New Restrictions on Botanicals: A priority list of 13 key substances - including Ashwagandha, Curcumin, St John’s Wort - is currently under review.
The National Institute of Medical Herbalists (NIMH) supports proportionate, evidence-based regulation. However, we oppose restrictions based on single-constituent toxicology that fail to account for the distinct pharmacology of whole-herb preparations.
📍 Impact on Northern Ireland: Under the Windsor Framework, any new EU restrictions will automatically apply in Northern Ireland.
NIMH will be submitting a formal response to the imminent consultation on this topic, and coordinating across professional registers to protect access to herbal medicine and ensure regulation matches the evidence.
🔗 Read our full position statement: https://tinyurl.com/yc4f2p26

04/09/2026

Joint pain be a constant nag, stopping you from doing the things you enjoy. Working with a medical herbalist can support you in managing your symptoms. Any questions? Get in touch

03/09/2026

Perimenopause and menopause.
I get asked a lot about what are the best herbs for perimenopause and menopause and it is never a quick answer. Which herbs to use depends on you and your presentation and your unique set of symptoms. If you want to book a discovery call or find out more about how herbal medicine can help, then please get in touch. https://www.wellbeingwithherbs.co.uk/contact

26/08/2026

Want to find out more about herbal medicine. Check out the National Institute of Medical Herbalists find a herbalist page https://nimh.org.uk/seeaherbalist/ if you are interested in herbal medicine. My NIMH profile is here: https://nimh.org.uk/member/rebecca-james-wellbeing-with-herbs/

If you want to find the right herbalist for you and your health, then use our Find a Herbalist tool to connect with a practitioner and start seeing a difference in your life.

26/08/2026

Quick fixes or long-term herbal treatment.

It is easy to get seduced by a new supplement or wonder herb that will solve how you are feeling. I get caught up in the hype of these a lot, and then spend hours on pub med researching the evidence.

I often say herbal medicine isn’t a quick fix, it’s a longer-term plan to help your body get back into balance. Yes, we work with your symptoms but we also delve a bit deeper and investigate what’s causing those symptoms. This is how herbal medicine differs from quick fixes.

But I also help in more acute situations, with drop doses for calming nerves, panic or anxiety. Mood and immune support through winter. Support for helping you through a minor injury or illness. Support for big life events or grief. You don’t have to have a medical condition to see a herbalist.
I'm Rebecca - medical herbalist at wellbeing with herbs.

Please get in touch if you have questions.

19/08/2026

Appointments with Rebecca James (MNIMH) · Medical Herbalist · now available at Goonhavern Village Hall on Thursdays and Fridays. If you are interested, but not sure?
Get in touch and we can book a free 15 minute telephone call - no obligations, just an opportunity for you to see if herbal medicine is for you.

(Fully trained, insured and a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists)

13/08/2026

Hawthorn berries (Crataegus spp.) in the hedgerows. Always check your plant ID . Used in herbal medicine, when appropriate as a cardiovascular tonic.

Before taking hawthorn, always see a qualified medical herbalist who can check for interactions with any medicine you are taking.

Medical herbalists ask, "what does this patient need?" not "what herbs support the heart?"

12/08/2026

Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) season incoming - These beauties aren't quite ready yet. Only pick what you need, save some for the birds.
Used in herbal medicine, when appropriate for supporting the immune system.