| I love herbs! They are a natural source for maintaining | | | | Insomnia-Valerian root is a common herb used for |
| and improving our health. They are easy to use and | | | | insomnia. You can find it in tincture or powdered form, |
| are assimilated quickly by our bodies. I use them for | | | | capsules, or tea. It doesn't taste very well so if using it |
| my whole family, even with my 3-year old. | | | | in powdered form, you can mix it with other herbs |
| These are herbs that can be helpful for you, as a | | | | such as peppermint, chamomile or lavender to improve |
| mother of special needs children. We are under such | | | | the taste. |
| incredible pressure and stress that often our body | | | | Menstrual discomfort-Raspberry-leaf tea has been |
| suffers and exhibits some negative side effects in the | | | | used for ages to assist with menstrual discomfort. This |
| form of decreased energy, anxiety, insomnia, | | | | tea is easily found in grocery stores. Please remember |
| depression, etc. Any of these sound familiar? | | | | to use organic when available. |
| Here is a list of a few herbs that can be helpful. Keep | | | | Adrenal support-The adrenals, two small glands |
| in mind that I am not a doctor and I recommend you | | | | responsible for manufacturing hormones and energy, |
| consult a holistic practitioner before adding any new | | | | are easily taxed under stress and Licorice root |
| product to your health regimen. Dosages would be | | | | provides the building blocks to produce and replace |
| based on the form (tincture, capsule, tea) that you | | | | these hormones. |
| choose to take. | | | | Depression-The most common herb used for |
| Improved energy-Ashwaganda is an herb from India | | | | depression is St. John's Wort. and it can also be used |
| and is known as Indian ginseng. When the stress of | | | | for anxiety and insomnia. However, if you are already |
| your life has emptied your energy tank, fill it back up | | | | taking a psycho-active medication, you should definitely |
| with Ashwaganda. | | | | consult your doctor before adding St. John's Wort to |
| Headaches-Chamomile tea is the most common | | | | your regimen. There can be contraindications. |
| remedy for this. It is very relaxing. Caution: If you are | | | | Herbs do not always work as quickly as |
| allergic to ragweed, you should avoid chamomile as it is | | | | over-the-counter or prescription medications but they |
| in the same family. | | | | are more gentle on the body and help to get the body |
| Lower anxiety-In addition to chamomile, which can also | | | | back into its' natural state of health. So be patient, and |
| be used for anxiety, Lady's Slipper is an orchid known | | | | let them do their work. You will be pleasantly satisfied |
| for its effect on an exhausted nervous system. It has | | | | with the results. |
| quick activity and can restore a calm outlook. | | | | |