Fettlewell

19/09/2026

Pushing through a hint of repetition boredom today and needing some variety/inspiration. Hopefully a flick through my books and an explore tomorrow brings it!

My youngest wanted to make chocolate brownies today and although I’m not a sweet tooth (usually I prefer cheese than dessert) it was hard!!

Also hard was smelling and watching my household have gammon and mash for dinner.

It is hard doing this alone and if I do it next time I’ll be looking to do it in a group or community.

Overall physically I’m feeling good, my body is pretty happy, just a little mental barrier to overcome but I’m stubborn and determined so it will be fine one way or another!

18/09/2026

17/09/2026

Day 17!

17/09/2026

Always 👏🏼 check 👏🏼 the 👏🏼 numbers 👏🏼

Important notes if you think you need iron;

• ensure you are taking the right one for you - not all iron supplements are created equal and there are many options available. Your medical herbalist can help you work out which one suits you best.

• it is a good idea to try to work out WHY you have low iron in the first place. Getting to the root cause and fixing that is much more efficient and cost effective than relying on constant supplementation.

• check your other blood results - the low iron may be a symptom of something else. Again, your medical herbalist or healthcare team can help with this.

• ALWAYS DO YOUR RESEARCH. Don’t take anything just because you have been told to online - especially by someone who has no qualifications!

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15/09/2026

Day 15: The half way point!

I actually remembered to photograph my meals today despite a busy clinic followed by dispensing and admin. Lots to be done but I’m feeling ok. Have been working in the evenings and going to bed too late which is making the kids food extra tempting, so tonight I will try to get to bed earlier!

It feels like just a few days ago this started but also like it’s been a change I made ages ago… in a lot of ways I’m feeling a strong urge to continue eating mostly wild once the month is done but also oddly craving bournville chocolate (I’ve not had it for years and generally only have sweet things a couple of times a month so who knows why that specific thing is in my mind).

Tomorrow is less intense work-wise as I try to give myself Wednesdays “off” as a breather before thurs-sat work so will hopefully get out to replenish my stores of greens and berries. I’m thinking more hip’n’haw ketchup, hopefully some roots as I’m really wanting carby textures this week and some more sorrel for a little sour zing as a side salad 🤞🏻

Now here’s a question: do you have a mouli? And if so how quick does it make pressing purées? I like the mindfulness that comes with spending ages squishing pulp through a sieve with a spoon but I’m thinking I need a time saver …

14/09/2026

Really getting into my wild food groove now. Finding what I enjoy, working out how I like it cooked, how to jazz it up (because I love good food) and feeling increasingly well.

Tomorrow marks the half way point of the month and I’m very excited to see how I feel as the days progress.

The Wildbiome Project

14/09/2026

Booking now open for the NEW weekday club sessions, October half term intensive and a FREE TASTER session…

Mel Hornby

13/09/2026

September;

Sunday 20th - 10am-4pm - Herbal First Aid - Westhope College
Sunday 27th - 10am - Guided Herb Walk - Lingen
Tuesday 29th - 6pm - WEBINAR: More than “just tired”: is it burnout or something else? - Online

October;

Sunday 4th - 10am-12 - Children’s Medicine Workshop (Winter Edition) - The Body Clinic, Leominster
Sunday 11th - 10am - Guided Herb Walk - Lingen
Tuesday 20th - 6pm - WEBINAR: Allergies aren’t just about the allergen - Online
Mon 26th-Fri 30th - 9-10.30am daily - Junior Herbalist Club Level 1 - Lingen
Saturday 31st - 2-4pm - Witch-crafting Workshop - Lingen

November;

Sunday 8th - 10am - Guided Herb Walk - Lingen
Sunday 15th - 10am-12 - Winter Wellbeing Workshop - The Body Clinic, Leominster
Tuesday 17th - 6pm - WEBINAR: Kitchen Medicine 101 - Online
Saturday 21st - 2-4pm - Winter Potions Workshop - Lingen

December;

Saturday 5th - 10am - Guided Herb Walk - Lingen
Sunday 6th - 10am-12 - Herbal Skincare Workshop - The Body Clinic, Leominster
Tuesday 15th - 6pm - WEBINAR: Nervous System Support for the Festive Season - Online

12/09/2026

Day 12.
Sometimes eating the same thing for every meal is 👌🏻

11/09/2026

You know you’re winning when your wild biome dinner feels like an à la carte dish 🤤

I’m going to sleep well tonight