I like my medicine cabinet to be found in my kitchen cupboards, and on a shelf laden with botanicals for everything from a cold to a sleepless night. While there are many folk remedies to be found in books and online, I do like to go a step further and research the evidence behind nature’s remedies. In this way, I feel confident in what I am choosing to keep on hand (…)
Read moreManaging Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) With Herbal Medicine - Dr. Meghan van Drimmelen
As a Naturopathic Doctor that has a special interest in women’s health, I often see patients seeking support for symptoms associated with their menstrual cycle. For some women, premenstrual symptoms can be a short and mostly insignificant blip on the radar; nothing more than a gentle reminder of what’s to come. However, for many women PMS can be caused by a fairly significant hormonal imbalance, which can lead to symptoms including depression, anxiety, cramps, mood swings, fatigue, breast tenderness, water retention and weight gain (…)
Read moreUsing Ginger to Treat Menstrual Cramps - Dr Chelsea Cole, ND
Menstrual cramps are quite common, and can range from mildly bothersome to incapacitating. Many people rely on over the counter pain medication to treat cramping, but some of these medications are either not effective enough, or come with undesirable side effects and risks, which is why it is so important to know that there are other options available. One of those options is the herb, Zingiber officinalis, more commonly known as ginger. This spicy botanical is perhaps most well known for its ability to ease nausea, but there is research that demonstrates its ability to ease menstrual pain as well (…)
Read moreHow To Beat Burnout - 6 Adrenal Supportive Herbs
Adrenal fatigue is extremely common in society today due to the fast paced lifestyle that majority of us live in. During burnout the adrenal glands become depleted and are not secreting adequate hormones to function properly. If left longterm conditions such as insomnia, depression, arthritic pain, allergies, weight gain and lowered immune system can develop. Did you know that you can use herbs medicinally to naturally support your body’s ability to cope with stress? (...)
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