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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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					<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[Medicinal Plants]]></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 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 Podcast – Episode 23: Understanding Memory &#038; Ageing Part 2</title>
		<link>https://www.drclare.ie/podcast/brain-health-herbal-support/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Cat Hegarty]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:12:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
		
		
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		<title>The Herb Doctor Podcast – Episode 22: Understanding Memory and Ageing</title>
		<link>https://www.drclare.ie/podcast/memory-ageing-lifestyle/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dilis Clare]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:01:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
		
		
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		<title>The Herb Doctor – Episode 17: Autumn Foraging</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dilis Clare]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:10:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
		
		
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		<title>The Herb Doctor – Episode 16: Exploring Herbal Medicine: Evidence and Alteratives</title>
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		<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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