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5 herbs instead of anti-anxiety medications

Anxiety is prevalent amongst many people, especially after the rise of chronic stress. We...

Sleep: How it works and herbs to support it

Healthy sleep is essential for all bodily systems, and crucial for mental and emotional...

Essential oils for restful sleep

Aromatherapist Ellen Rowland shares how essential oils can improve your sleep, including some recipes...

Mental health and men: A herbalist’s perspective

How herbal medicine can support resilience, healing and transformation.

The history of adaptogens

Jason Irving explores adaptogens which have been hailed as a panacea for many of...

Adrenal fatigue: How chronic stress can affect us and what to do about it

Simon Mills explores how adrenal fatigue works and how herbal medicines can help.

Beta blockers? 10 herbs to consider

Simon Mills explores 10 herbal equivalents to beta blockers.

5 herbs instead of sleeping pills

If you have trouble sleeping you will know how desperate you can get to...

Pain and CBD: How it works and how to use it

Use of CBD is from the cannabis and hemp plants has boomed in recent...

5 herbs to enhance your mood in winter

These five herbs bring the comforting qualities of nature inside us helping lift our...

Ayurveda and immunity: Thriving the Ayurvedic way

Ayurveda presents some excellent philosophy and guidance on how we can maintain a healthy...

Relaxation: Herbs that help you relax

We all need to relax sometimes. Modern living is stressful and our adrenal glands...

Yoga Nidra

Yoga Nidra is a powerful relaxation meditation technique performed in the lying position. It...

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