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Welcome to the next installment of The Herbalist's Cabinet! In this post, we’ll be discussing remarkable herbs that can provide much-needed relief during times of stress, fatigue, and burnout—otherwise known as adrenal tonics or adaptogens. We have all experienced stress, whether it is physical or psychological. Stress is anything that upsets the normal equilibrium of …
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Menopause: A natural transition that marks the end of a woman's childbearing years. It's preceded by perimenopause, the first step in the process, characterised by a gradual decline in reproductive hormones, oestrogen and progesterone. This decline is responsible for the symptoms commonly experienced by women in perimenopause: Hot flashes Brain fog and cognitive changes Irregular …
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Today's world is one that is constantly demanding our attention, leaving many of us living in a state of overwhelm, or 'functional frazzle'. You know the feeling; the low-level hum of anxiety, a mind that won't switch off - it leaves you feeling frayed and worn thin. When people mention these kind of symptoms, I …
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The interaction between our brain and the foods we eat is really quite fascinating. It might seem, on the surface, that our brain function is completely separate and removed from dietary intake, but as you will soon see, the interplay between our mental and physical health and their reliance on good quality nutrition is linked …
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Self-care practices reduce stress and foster resilience. Most importantly, they foster awareness. Awareness of your internal emotional state is important, because it's this that will act as a call to action when your emotional state becomes overwhelming. Resilience is built through small, consistent choices that help to recalibrate the nervous system and remind us that we are not powerless in the face of adversity.
Not a morning person? With practice, these 5 habits can help you shift your energy from feeling barely awake to achieving mental clarity each morning.
With Spring just around in the corner, the change in energy is noticeable. The days are getting warmer and longer with the return of the sun. We can utilise this refreshing energy to inspire changes in our own environment; declutter, set your intentions, and welcome the season of Spring into your home!
Perimenopause is an interesting phase of the lifespan - I recently heard it referred to as "puberty, in reverse". Pretty accurate, really. Apart from the physical symptoms (which include fatigue, brain fog, abdominal weight gain and sleep disruptions), the emotional symptoms can be remarkably similar to puberty. Mood fluctuations, irregular and/or heavier periods and emotional …
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Believe it or not, I sat down to write this post over 12 months ago. The position I find myself in now, is very different to how things were then. I went through a very tough year. The people who cared about me most kept telling me to make sure I "Look after myself". At …
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Feeling gluggy, tired, bloated and generally unwell? If you're good at listening to your body then its likely you can decipher pretty quickly what's wrong. But what about if you're not sure what's wrong? Never fear - even if you are completely overwhelmed with all the signs and symptoms you've been experiencing, don't over overcomplicate …
Continue reading "Your health ‘reboot’ – How to get back to basics."