The Herb Doctor Podcast 35-Osteoarthritis, Part 1: Understanding Joint Pain with Dr Dilis Clare
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.
read moreThe Herb Doctor Podcast 34 -Science, Spirituality and Our Connection to Nature with Dr Tony Raftery
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.
read moreThe Herb Doctor Podcast — Episode 33 Gwalior to Galway: Dr Advait Sharma’s Journey Through Ayurveda, Medicine and Research
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.
read moreThe Herb Doctor Podcast – Episode 31: The Healing Power of Irish Herbs with Terri Conroy
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.
read moreThe Herb Doctor Podcast-Episode 28 – Supporting Mental Wellbeing Naturally: “A Gentle Conversation”
In this episode of The Herb Doctor Podcast, Dr. Dilis Clare and host Catriona Hegarty explore mental well-being as a …
read moreThe Herb Doctor Podcast – Episode 23: Understanding Memory & Ageing Part 2
In Part Two of this two-part conversation, The Herb Doctor Podcast explores holistic perspectives on brain health and ageing. Using a real-life case discussion, this episode looks at how lifestyle patterns, digestion, sleep, stress, and traditional herbal practices are considered when supporting overall wellbeing. The focus is on education, personalisation, and gentle, sustainable choices that support long-term health.
read moreThe Herb Doctor Podcast – Episode 22: Understanding Memory and Ageing
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.
read moreThe Herb Doctor – Episode 17: Autumn Foraging
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.
read moreThe Herb Doctor – Episode 16: Exploring Herbal Medicine: Evidence and Alteratives
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.
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