They have always been a massive part of medicine, and look set to play an increasingly important role in helping to create a healthy future.

Holistic vet Nick Thompson, MRCVS, runs through the herbs to help your pet move out of lockdown like a sprinter off the blocks.

There are many benefits to keeping chickens, explains holistic vet Nick Thompson MRCVS. So, if you're adding to your flock, don't forget the basics of chicken care, starting with good gut health.

Is your dog producing perfect poos? Holistic vet, Nick Thompson MRCVS has a simple way to examine the digestive health of your dog, and if it's in optimum shape.

There are three main things that tend to make dogs chew or scratch their skin. Holistic vet Nick Thompson MRCVS looks at the 1,2,3 of what makes dogs itch.

If British farming is to become the gold standard model for sustainable food production, it must also come with a quality assurance and a greater level of transparency. Dr Nick Thompson MRCVS explains why gut health is at the heart of this. Why making informed choices about what we put in our animals can greatly benefit their health, our health and also the health of the environment.

Given the option, wouldn’t we all make healthier choices for ourselves as well as our pets. Especially when these choices support the environment and benefit the planet.

Holistic vet Nick Thompson MRCVS explains why he chose a natural approach to animal health and wellbeing.

Our microbiome could be the key not just to our health but also our happiness, but what is it? How does it affect us in everyday life and what can we do to ensure its optimum health? Holistic vet Nick Thompson MRCVS explains.