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Heating up and drying out
| Helen FosterEast Midlands Oral History ArchiveAsma Istwani
Menopause doesn’t have to signify old age, but when your body feels like it’s letting you down, it’s hard not to believe that your useful life may be over.
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Black pepper to fuel fiery fights and cure haemorrhoids
| Alice White
This common condiment was once very valuable and, until surprisingly recently, used as a versatile medicine.
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Theriac: An ancient brand?
| Briony Hudson
The name theriac survived for around for two millennia as a pharmaceutical term. But a ‘brand’ name is not always a guarantee of quality.
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On nature cures and taking the waters
| Jessica J LeeFaye Heller
When chilly outdoor swims began to chip away at her depression, Jessica J Lee was drawn to a closer study of the complex natural world around her.