You know what they say about taking a cup of warm milk before bed? Well, it’s not just an old wives’ tale… it works! But it’s works even better when supercharged with adaptogens and other herbs. Keep reading to learn how to make a delicious and relaxing herbal nightcap that will have you drifting off …
We just wrapped up a series about stress and the immune system and how best to manage the stress response. Adaptogenic herbs have been used for centuries in Ayurvedic and Chinese Traditional Medicine and are wonderful for helping your body to cope when stress is getting the better of you. Different adaptogens have different effects …
If you’ve been keeping up on my previous posts, you saw how the endocrine system and immune system are interconnected. The way you process stressful situations can either enhance or destroy your immune system. Definition Plants that help an individual “adapt” to stressful situations or environment. It helps restore balance and increase resistance against all …
Ashwagandha or “Indian ginseng” (Withania somnifera) is known as a very gentle adaptogen. It has been used in so many conditions to help improve and bring back balance. It’s a superb herb to use for anxiety, insomnia, female reproductive issues, depression and even asthma and bronchitis. In Ayurveda, it’s classified as a rasayana, which is …
It seems like sooner or later, we all get to deal with a bit of insomnia. Of course, there are a number of non-herb related things you should make sure you’re doing at night to prep your mind and body for sleep, but for those nights (or weeks… months?) when you need a little extra …
