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Practitioner-written guides, evidence reviews and seasonal protocols, drawn from the work our herbalists, homeopaths and Chinese medicine practitioners do every day. One email a month if you would rather not check back.
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Practitioner guides
Does herbal medicine actually work?
An honest, evidence-led look at where Western herbal medicine has the strongest research, where it is mixed, and where claims still outpace data.
Women’s health
Menopause & perimenopause: where natural medicine helps
A practitioner’s guide to using herbal and homeopathic support for hot flushes, sleep and mood — alongside or instead of HRT.
Gut health
IBS & gut health: a root-cause approach
Why most IBS protocols fail, what the gut–brain axis really means in practice, and how our practitioners build a plan around your specific picture.
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Practitioner guides
Evidence reviews and clinical explainers from our team. 8 articles →
Women’s health
PMS, PCOS, perimenopause, menopause, fertility. 7 articles →
Gut health
IBS, bloating, GERD, food sensitivities. 4 articles →
Mental wellbeing
Anxiety, sleep, burnout, low mood. 8 articles →
Pain & inflammation
Chronic pain, autoimmune, headaches. 4 articles →
Skin
Eczema, psoriasis, acne. 1 article →
Chinese medicine
TCM theory, formulas, acupuncture. 1 article →
More categories will land as our practitioners publish — we send the best of each month by email.
Latest from the journal
Recent writing
- Acupuncture for Back Pain: Does It Really Work? A UK Guide
Does acupuncture work for back pain? UK practitioner guide to evidence, NICE recommendations, costs and what to expect from a session. - Does Herbal Medicine Work? UK Evidence vs Drugs | PAEAN
Does herbal medicine work? Evidence-based UK guide — what clinical trials show, how it compares to prescription drugs, and where it has the strongest case. - What Is Traditional Chinese Medicine? UK TCM Guide | PAEAN
What is Traditional Chinese Medicine? UK guide to TCM acupuncture, herbs, dietary therapy and how it can help. By PAEAN’s qualified practitioners. - Can Homeopathy Help with Menopause Symptoms? | PAEAN UK
Can homeopathy help with menopause symptoms? UK homeopath guide to gentle, individualised remedies as a complementary alternative or supplement to HRT. - Your First Online Herbal Consultation: What to Expect | PAEAN
What to expect from your first online herbal medicine consultation — UK herbalist guide to intake, prescription, follow-ups and prep. By PAEAN. - Best Herbs for Stress & Anxiety: A UK Herbalist’s Guide
Best herbs for stress and anxiety — UK herbalist guide to ashwagandha, lemon balm, passionflower, kava and more. Evidence-informed. By PAEAN. - Acupuncture for Migraines & Headaches: UK Evidence GuideDoes acupuncture work for migraines and headaches? UK evidence guide to research, NICE recommendations and what to expect. By PAEAN’s practitioners.
- Acupuncture for Fertility & IVF: A UK Patient Guide | PAEANDoes acupuncture support fertility and IVF outcomes? UK guide to the evidence, NHS context, costs and what to expect — by PAEAN’s qualified practitioners.
- Natural Remedies for IBS: A Holistic UK Guide | PAEAN
Holistic UK guide to natural IBS remedies — herbal medicine, diet, gut-brain axis and stress. By PAEAN’s NIMH-registered medical herbalists. - Homeopathy for Eczema: A Natural UK Guide | PAEAN TherapyHomeopathy for eczema — UK guide to gentle, individualised remedies for atopic dermatitis in adults and children. By PAEAN’s registered homeopaths.
- How to Choose the Right Holistic Therapy for You | PAEAN UKHow to choose the right holistic therapy — UK guide to homeopathy, herbal medicine, mindfulness, CBT, acupuncture and more. By PAEAN’s practitioners.
- The Science Behind Alternative Medicine | UK Guide | PAEAN
What does the evidence say about complementary medicine? UK guide to herbal medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture and mindfulness research. By PAEAN.
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