Menopause Blues: Natural Remedies for Perimenopausal Depression
While we’ve been studying the links between depression and fertility
While we’ve been studying the links between depression and fertility
When you begin working with Wood Betony, you may find a few emotions rising. Maybe they’re brand new, but more likely they’ll be at least a little familiar even if the details of the story around them seems fresh off the press. That’s because Wood Betony is a very practical character who recognizes sometimes you just gotta clear away the old stuff so life can flow properly again.
Modern Herbalists have been rediscovering Chamomile, this sunny member of the daisy family, and falling in love all over again. Chamomile helps settle the nerves, easing anxiety and depression as well as soothing the digestive system.
It’s my humble belief that in our modern world, with all the stress and challenges we face daily, Chamomile’s time has come. Our Ancestors used Chamomile for Anxiety, Depression, Stomach upsets, and to help those who are…
Stress from seasonal change, shopping and changes in our schedule offer anxiety and depression to many of us. Fortunately, there are a bevy of herbs, exercises and supplements that bring relief.
HERBAL NERD SOCIETY EXCLUSIVE: Herbalist and author of Flowers for a Girl, Amanda Dilday, gives the insider information on using Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata) for helping control postpartum depression.
One spring, I caught a cold. Spring colds are the
Hypericum perforatum – Hypericaeceae familya.k.a.: Klamath weed, Goat’s weed, Qian
Zingiber officinalis – Ginger familya.k.a.: Race Ginger, Black Ginger, Zingiber,
Lavender’s versatility through the centuries has made it a consistent favorite. Today, its balsamic, earthy, floral scent is added to a variety of beauty and cleaning products for its disinfectant as well as its relaxation properties. It can ward off a variety of bacterias and viruses, including staph, while it calms the nervous system. Lavender soothes as it heals.
Taraxacum officinale a.k.a. Fairy Clock, Piss-a-bed, Piscialetto, Pissenlit Few plants
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