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My healing story – 28 year old, law student

  This is one girl's story who took the time to write about her healing journey.  I am deeply grateful to her for taking the time and energy to explain, in her own words, the magical effects of herbal medicine.  I hope after reading this it will inspire you to try herbal medicine or, at least, encourage someone you know (who may be feeling overly stressed at the moment) to try it.   "I have been suffering from long bouts of fatigue, insomnia, stress and extreme exhaustion for the past few years (I'm a law student).  I've been to numerous doctors over the years in an attempt to try increase my energy levels or at least reassess what was going on - they couldn't seem to pick up...

Have you checked your B12?

It seems that B12 is the buzzword right now, but what is B12, why is it so important and how do you know if you're getting enough? The role of B12 (or cobalamin) comes right down to your DNA production which is the genetic blueprint for your health and for the proper functioning of your central nervous system. In a nutshell, B12 works together as a team with the other B-group vitamins to convert your food into energy.  Without B12 you can have a body packed-full of nutrients but no key to access them leaving you feeling very ordinary. Symptoms can arise that you've never experienced before.  Suddenly, the shopping can feel heavier than usual, or you may be experiencing some tingling or numbness in your hands or...

Menopausal mood swings, hot flushes and brain fog … and what to do about it!

Menopause heralds the official end of your reproductive years - your ovaries no longer produce eggs and oestrogen, so getting your period is now something in your past.  Your transition from full reproductive years to menopause is known as perimenopause and, during this time, you can experience the same symptoms as when you're in menopause. For many, perimenopause and menopause causes significant hormonal disruption, bringing with it a range of possible symptoms such as brain fog, hot flushes, headaches, sleeplessness,  palpitations, low libido, frequent bladder infections, anxiety, irritability and mood swings. If you find yourself experiencing any of these symptoms during your menopause transition, plant medicines and flower essences, blended for your unique experience, can help alleviate them. Plant medicines used for menopause and perimenopause help support your...