The Ayurvedic herb Ashwaganda is also known as Ayurvedic Ginseng, Indian Ginseng, Winter Cherry or Withania. The Botanical name for this herb is Withania somnifera. It is a small shrub that grows in dry, hot areas such as North Africa and the Middle East but is especially grown in India where it is considered one […]
Postpartum depression (baby blues) is a form of secondary depression that occurs in females during the initial period after giving birth. Many women are affected by post partum depression, it is surprisingly common. Symptoms appear within the first year and may continue on for up to one year after the birth of their baby. Changes […]
Melatonin is a hormone produced in the brain by the pineal gland. It is a derivative of the amino acid tryptophan. It plays an important role in the regulation of sleep cycles (i.e., circadian rhythm) with levels rising in the evenings to help prepare our body for sleep. They then drop during the early morning hours, […]
Do you wake in the morning feeling unmotivated, uninspired, fatigued and like you just want to crawl back into bed. If you answered yes then your adrenals glands are not firing optimally to help to give you a spark for the day! Addressing adrenal fatigue is working towards re-patterning the body towards health and harmony. […]
Although there is an abundance of health benefits from coffee, we can’t ignore the side effects of caffeine. Too much caffeine can result in the “jitters” for some individuals. Some people consider coffee to be a health drink, but like most foods, overindulging can cause side effects. Caffeine acts as a central nervous system stimulant. […]
Anxiety is a sensation of pervasive fear, a disorder of any one of a number of mental or behavioural disorders. Other common conditions which fall under the umbrella of anxiety are neurosis, panic disorder, post traumatic stress disorder as well as general anxiety. To live daily with anxiety issues is not something that any person […]