Hypocrisy in media reporting on medicine
Recently, there were reports about some dangerous herbs all over the Dutch media. Frankly, it really got my goat. Not so much because there were warnings about the use of…
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How do you deal with noise pollution?
As I write this, I am sitting in a beautiful spot in the middle of one of the Netherlands' larger natural parks. There is not a soul in sight. I…
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Good intentions for the new year
I've seen plenty of them come and go around the new year: good intentions. By the time the first signs of spring emerge, they’ve often been thrown out of the…
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What’s in the stars for the Hagetisse in 2024
As February eagerly approaches, I’m slowly emerging from my winter slumber. Not that I haven't been doing anything during those darkest winter months; I've deliberately taken it easy and dedicated…
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How to make a medicinal herbal syrup, part 2: basic syrup
Last time we went over some theory about the use of medicinal herbal syrup. This time we will get to work. We’ll start, logically, at the beginning: the basic syrup.…
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Shadow work: the road to feeling safe without coping mechanisms
Safety is the top priority for every living being. For humans, this is no different from other species. A human child is extremely vulnerable and, therefore, safety plays a crucial…
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How to make a tincture of medicinal plants: the preparations
Part of my work as a hagetisse is making all kinds of remedies from medicinal plants. Tinctures are of course one of these remedies. Although it isn’t hard to buy…
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Being a part of Wyrd itself
As those who have been walking with me probably know, I am a wyrd walker. I have written plenty about wyrd and its working on my website, especially about wyrd…
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Where do you buy your alcohol for your tincture menstruum?
People sometimes ask me where I buy the alcohol for my tincture menstruum. Of course, you’d want to use a good alcohol that is suitable for making tinctures and in…
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Your smart body: why listening to your body pays off
I am sitting at my computer today with a recovering upper lip. Let me explain. I once contracted a cold sore, just like at least a third of humanity. Normally…
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