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 […]
Chamomile is a well-known plant, used in making effective herbal remedies for the treatment of a variety of illnesses. The herb has a great soothing and relaxant action on the nervous system and the digestive system specifically when related to persistent stress and tension. It gently calms and eases nervous tension and stress. Elevated cortisol […]
Menopause depends on a complex network of hormonal communications between the ovary, hypothalamus, and pituitary gland in the brain. The hypothalamus secretes gondadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) which triggers the production of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) by the pituitary gland. The FSH then stimulates the growth of the egg follicles in the ovaries to trigger ovulation. As the egg […]
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 […]
Major depressive disorder is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. for people aged 15 to 44; it affects over 16.2 million adults and is more prevalent in women than in men. The widespread nature of this disease has led researchers to conduct studies into potential ways to address symptoms without resorting to medication. Classic […]
Some people have mental health concerns from time to time. But a mental health concern becomes a mental illness when ongoing signs and symptoms cause frequent stress and affect your ability to function. Deeper and more serious mental health challenges that many people face are depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders and addictive behaviours. How […]