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		<title>The Herb Doctor Podcast 35-Osteoarthritis, Part 1: Understanding Joint Pain with Dr Dilis Clare</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr Dilis Clare and Catriona Hegarty explore osteoarthritis, joint pain, stiffness and flare-ups in the first of a new arthritis series. Cat shares her own diagnosis as they discuss recognising symptoms and seeking support.]]></description>
		
		
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		<title>The Herb Doctor Podcast 34 -Science, Spirituality and Our Connection to Nature with Dr Tony Raftery</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr Dilis Clare welcomes Dr Tony Raftery to explore intuitive and shamanic healing, women’s health, and the connections between Celtic traditions, nature and wellbeing.]]></description>
		
		
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		<title>The Herb Doctor Podcast — Episode 33 Gwalior to Galway: Dr Advait Sharma’s Journey Through Ayurveda, Medicine and Research</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Pitta]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr Dilis Clare welcomes Dr Advait Sharma to discuss his journey from Gwalior to Galway, his training in Ayurvedic medicine and human physiology, and his passion for combining traditional knowledge with modern clinical research.
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		<title>The Herb Doctor Podcast Episode-32: The Cut the Crap Health Plan: Simple Steps for Better Metabolic Health</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr Dilis Clare shares a practical approach to metabolic health through home cooking, everyday movement, mindful eating and the generous use of culinary herbs and spices.
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		<title>The Herb Doctor Podcast – Episode 31: The Healing Power of Irish Herbs with Terri Conroy</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Hedgerow Herbs]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[herbal medicine]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[holistic health]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Irish Herbs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Medicinal Plants]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Terri Conroy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[the herb doctor podcast]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Uprooted Medicine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wellness]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join Dr Dilis Clare and Terri Conroy from Danu's Irish Herb Garden as they explore the healing power of Irish herbs, traditional plant wisdom, and the importance of reconnecting with nature. Discover how herbal medicine can support health, wellbeing, and a more holistic approach to everyday life.
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		<title>The Herb Doctor Podcast- Episode 30 Thyroid Health, Eltroxin &#038; Natural Ways to Support Your Thyroid</title>
		<link>https://www.drclare.ie/podcast/thyroid-health-eltroxin-hashimotos-natural-support/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Cat Hegarty]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[black seed]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[black seed oil]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dandelion root]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Irish podcast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[menopause health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[natural health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nigella sativa]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[seaweed]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[selenium]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[T4]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[thyroid function]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Dilis Clare discusses thyroid health, Eltroxin, thyroid testing, medication reviews, and natural approaches to supporting thyroid function through nutrition, herbs, and lifestyle choices.]]></description>
		
		
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		<title>The Herb Doctor Podcast-Episode 29 Understanding Chronic Pain with Dr Dilis Clare</title>
		<link>https://www.drclare.ie/podcast/the-herb-doctor-podcast-episode-29-understanding-chronic-pain-with-dr-dilis-clare-chronic-pain-dr-dilis-clare/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Cat Hegarty]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 07:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Dr Dilis Clare]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[fibromyalgia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[functional medicine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gut health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Herb Doctor Podcast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[herbal medicine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[holistic health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[inflammation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mindfulness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[natural health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nervous system health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[neuroplasticity]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr Dilis Clare and Catriona Hegarty explore chronic pain, nervous system health, fatigue, stress, movement, nutrition, and natural approaches to supporting wellbeing. A thoughtful discussion on understanding pain, neuroplasticity, emotional health, and practical ways to support recovery and resilience.
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		<title>The Herb Doctor Podcast-Episode 28 &#8211; Supporting Mental Wellbeing Naturally: &#8220;A Gentle Conversation”</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Cat Hegarty]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 07:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In this episode of The Herb Doctor Podcast, Dr. Dilis Clare and host Catriona Hegarty explore mental well-being as a&#160;<a href="https://www.drclare.ie/podcast/the-herb-doctor-podcast-episode-28-mental-wellbeing-natural-support/">&#8230;</a>]]></description>
		
		
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		<title>The Herb Doctor – Episode 16: Exploring Herbal Medicine: Evidence and Alteratives</title>
		<link>https://www.drclare.ie/podcast/herb-doctor-evidence-and-alteratives/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dilis Clare]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 08:07:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Caitríona Hegarty]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
		
		
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		<title>The Herb Doctor – Episode 11: St. John’s Wort and the Standardisation Debate</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dilis Clare]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2025 23:33:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Herbal Remedies]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Herbal traditions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Herbalism]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Medicinal herbs]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[St. John’s Wort]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
		
		
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