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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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					<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>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
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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>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 07:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[chronic fatigue]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Dr Dilis Clare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fatigue]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[functional medicine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gut health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Herb Doctor Podcast]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[inflammation]]></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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					<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>
				<category><![CDATA[Evidence-based herbalism]]></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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		<title>The Herb Doctor – Episode 10: Joined Up Medicine – Listener Health Questions</title>
		<link>https://www.drclare.ie/podcast/joined-up-medicine-cystitis-perimenopause-digestion/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dilis Clare]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:46:13 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[bladder health]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[digestion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dr Dilis Clare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gut health]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.

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		<title>The Herb Doctor – Episode 9: Healing Through Grief: Herbal Support for Emotional Wellness</title>
		<link>https://www.drclare.ie/podcast/herbal-support-grief/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dilis Clare]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:25:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Caitríona Hegarty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chamomile]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[lemon balm]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>The Herb Doctor – Episode 8: Onion Layers: Unveiling Herbal Health Secrets</title>
		<link>https://www.drclare.ie/podcast/herbal-medicine-layers/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dilis Clare]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 23:06:24 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[chronic inflammation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[digestion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dr Dilis Clare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gut health]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>The Herb Doctor – Episode 7: Beyond Pharmaceuticals: Exploring Herbal Alternatives</title>
		<link>https://www.drclare.ie/podcast/herbal-alternatives/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dilis Clare]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 06:57:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
		
		
		
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