Gail Farrow

Herbal medicine and lifestyle education contributor

Gail Farrow's first career was in personnel management. Her biography in The Path To A New You describes later training in massage therapy and aromatherapy, followed by a degree in phytotherapy and work involving herbal and aromatic medicine.

Gail also added health coaching to her work as she became increasingly interested in everyday routines. The chapter describes an association with Living Medicine and educational workshops concerned with food, plants and personal participation in wellbeing. At the time of the book, she describes herself as semi-retired and continuing activities she calls Herbal Playtime.

Change Your Life Story connects this background with the challenge of making a change that can be maintained. Gail considers values, support, small tasks and accountability, alongside her interest in herbs and the natural world. Experimenting and observing are important parts of the educational approach she describes.

Her contribution helps readers understand the professional path and interests behind her writing. The chapter's discussion of particular substances or health concerns remains general material and should not be treated as an individual recommendation or an assumption that a natural product is suitable for everyone.