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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 …
Continue reading "Eating for Emotional Balance: Brain-Loving Nutrients."
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.
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 tired all the time? Having trouble sleeping, or suffering from mid-morning or afternoon energy slumps? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, you are likely to be suffering from fatigue. Causes of fatigue The causes of fatigue are many and varied. They may include: Mental, emotional or physical stress Low iron …
In natural medicine, client-centric care is important to establish all reasons why the condition has developed and continues to exist - these may include social, emotional, physiological, or psychological factors.