Chamomile
Chamomile is presenty flowering on my back lawn. I will harvest these flowers and dry them then use them as a herbal tea. This tea is used calm the nervous system and improve digestion.
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I’ve really been enjoying the classic bodywork book Somatics (by Thomas Hanna) over the summer. Even though it’s 30 years old, it’s applicable right now as we listen to the stories our bodies reveal. One of his themes is that our body can develop “sensory amnesia” – where we actually stop being able to notice…
When you’re stressed or depressed – it’s easy to get stuck. Yes, well there’s exercise, there’s mindfulness, there’s all the sensible, practical “solutions” . But after 6 months of lockdown, it’s getting where we need to pull out all stops….. and PLAY!!! It’s time to channel our inner 7 year olds… Play is good for…
Naturopaths have been using nutritional supplements and herbs to support patients with depression for centuries, so it was really interesting to hear that medical research is starting to catch up with us. Last week Melbourne and Queensland Universities announced that they have teamed up to study a super pill – with five natural supplements known…
I’m a naturopath for a reason – and one of those reasons is that natural remedies have less side effects than the majority of industrially made pharmaceuticals. One of the less-known impacts of pharmaceuticals is that many of them impact your gut function. That’s why when we have a consultation I ask what your medications…