I could probably write a whole book about this and maybe I will, but for now this is more about a kind of therapy for me. In September I ate out in a cafe in America and had the worst allergic reaction of my life. I often joke about it when anyone asks me, "When was the last time you had a reaction?" I'll say something like, "A few years ago, I'm due another one!" and try … [Read more...]
Handling Stress: Herbs can help!
Adaptogens are so called because they help the body adapt to, and therefore cope with, a wide range of stressors, such as environmental, mental and emotional, as well as physical stress. Because of the prevalence of stress in the modern world, adaptogens are one of the most useful classes of herb used in modern Western Herbal Medicine. Used in conjunction with herbs with an … [Read more...]