Dr Dilis Clare – Dr Clare Clinic

The Herb Doctor Podcast – Episode 22: Understanding Memory and Ageing

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In this episode of The Herb Doctor Podcast, Dr. Dilis Clare and host Caitríona Hegarty explore memory changes and ageing through a real-life case history. The conversation looks at how everyday memory concerns are often influenced by lifestyle, stress, sleep, and overall wellbeing, rather than a single cause. This episode offers a thoughtful, grounded discussion on perspective, assessment, and understanding memory in the context of living well as we age.

The Herb Doctor Podcast – Episode 21: The Doctrine of Signatures

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In this episode, Caitríona Hegarty speaks with Dr. Dilis Clare about the Doctrine of Signatures, a historical framework used to remember and interpret medicinal plants. The discussion explores how herbal medicine has been sidelined over time, how skepticism shapes medical narratives, and why understanding history matters when reclaiming traditional knowledge.

The Herb Doctor Podcast – Episode 20: Uprooted Medicine

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A conversation with Dr. Dilis Clare and Tim Morrissey, co-authors of Uprooted Medicine, on how herbs were pushed out of mainstream healthcare — and why collaborative, patient-led care matters now.

The Herb Doctor Podcast – Episode 19: Natural Approaches to Sinus Congestion and Seasonal Comfort

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A calm, practical conversation exploring natural approaches to sinus congestion and seasonal comfort. Caitriona and Dr. Dilis share everyday home practices, traditional herbal supports, and simple lifestyle shifts that many people find grounding during the winter months.

The Herb Doctor – Episode 17: Autumn Foraging

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Caitríona Hegarty and Dr. Dilis Clare explore autumn hedgerows — tasting fuchsia berries, comparing haws, and discussing rose hips, lavender seed, nettle seed, and wild carrot. A lively chat on safe, mindful foraging and Dr. Clare’s new book Uprooted Medicine.

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 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 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.