The Herb Doctor Podcast With Dr Clare

The Herb Doctor – Episode 16: Exploring Herbal Medicine: Evidence and Alteratives

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A calm, practical conversation about how evidence is gathered for herbal medicine—plus a primer on “alteratives,” a traditional category of herbs used in blends. Dr. Dilis Clare shares how different study types fit alongside long-standing practice, with a focus on burdock root tea as a case example.

The Herb Doctor – Episode 15: Sweat It Out – Herbal Fever Insights

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Dr. Dílis Clare and Caitríona Hegarty explore herbs traditionally used to support the body’s natural cooling responses — from elderflower to yarrow — and discuss how gentle sweating has long been part of herbal practice.

The Herb Doctor – Episode 14: Herbal Perspectives on Sleep & Anxiety

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A friendly, research-aware recap with Dr. Dílis Clare and Caitríona Hegarty: practical lifestyle notes, long-respected herbs, and why education and community matter when talking about sleep and anxiety.

The Herb Doctor – Episode 13: Cramp Bark – A Herbal Spotlight with Dr. Dilis Clare

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Dr. Dílis Clare and Caitríona Hegarty explore the history, traditions, and practical uses of cramp bark — a familiar hedgerow shrub with surprising stories to tell.

The Herb Doctor – Episode 12: Linking Iron Deficiency to Chronic Pain

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Dr. Dílis Clare and Caitríona Hegarty explore how iron levels relate to chronic pain and share traditional ways herbs and foods can help support balance.

The Herb Doctor – Episode 11: St. John’s Wort and the Standardisation Debate

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The drug interactions were due to manipulating the formula — adding extra hyperforin. In its traditional form, St. John’s Wort is very safe, with mild, transient effects similar to placebo. Standardising it to pharmaceutical levels didn’t automatically make it safer — in fact, it did the opposite.

The Herb Doctor – Episode 10: Joined Up Medicine – Listener Health Questions

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Inspired by listener feedback, Dr. Dilis Clare explores how herbal medicine addresses complex health concerns that often appear together—such as cystitis, perimenopause symptoms, and digestive issues—through a whole-person, “joined up” approach.

The Herb Doctor – Episode 9: Healing Through Grief: Herbal Support for Emotional Wellness

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Dr. Dilis Clare and Caitríona Hegarty explore the emotional, physical, and spiritual layers of grief—offering insight, support, and the gentle role herbal medicine can play in healing.

The Herb Doctor – Episode 8: Onion Layers: Unveiling Herbal Health Secrets

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Dr. Dilis Clare unpacks the layers of healing in herbal medicine—exploring how simplicity and complexity intertwine in gut health, inflammation, and long-term wellbeing.

The Herb Doctor – Episode 7: Beyond Pharmaceuticals: Exploring Herbal Alternatives

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What if the real pandemic isn’t infectious, but chronic? Dr. Dilis Clare explores belief systems, pharmaceutical bias, and the empowering potential of herbal medicine in the face of rising illness.