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Unlocking SSRI Medication: How They Work and Herbs You Should Avoid
As you walk down the path of naturopathic medicine and herbalism, there is an innate nature to find natural alternatives to common over-the-counter (OTC) medications. Not only for yourself but also for the clients that you work with. It is important to know what certain herbs do and what synthetic medications do within the body. One common ailment that you may come across in your practice is those who are dealing with anxiety and/or depression, and these clients or yourself may have already been prescribed an SSRI medication. So, what is SSRI medication and how does it work? SSRI stands for Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor. It is a class of…
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Understanding Anxiety: Causes, Symptoms & Natural Relief Techniques
What is Anxiety Anxiety is a normal and often adaptive response to stress or perceived threats. It is a natural part of the human experience and serves as a built-in alarm system that prepares the body to respond to potential dangers. When faced with a threatening or challenging situation, anxiety triggers the “fight or flight” response, which involves a surge of hormones such as adrenaline and physiological changes aimed at preparing the body to confront or flee from the threat. However, when anxiety becomes chronic or excessive, it can have a range of physical and psychological effects on your body. Oftentimes times, there is no one trigger, and just making…
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Anxiety Soother by Herb Pharm – an easy, go-to support
Natural Remedy For Anxiety Relief One of my favorite products I found to manage my anxiety I came across at my local co-op is a liquid supplement by Herb Pharm. What I absolutely love is that their products are certified organic or made with certified organic ingredients. What they are not able to grow enough of in Oregon they make sure to source ethically from growers and wildcrafters across the globe. Just in case you’re wondering because I didn’t know at first; wildcrafters are people who harvest plants from their natural, or ‘wild’ habitat, for food or medicinal purposes. Now you can say you learned something new today 😁. From…
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The Anxiety Chronicles: New Year, New Me?
The Holiday Season We’ve made it through the holidays! Phew. For some, it was a time of enjoyment and fun. For others, it was a rough go. For me, it was a mixture of both. I was excited about some much-needed time off and relaxation. Our holidays started with a beautiful Winter solstice celebration, a magical time to ponder about our intentions for the 2021 year and send them off into the universe, hoping they find their way back to us all in divine timing. Christmas Memories Christmas was filled with great memories, lots of cooking, and love. Then the time between Christmas and the new year, I fell into…
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How My Anxiety Made Me Give Up On Myself
Anxiety, the never-ending battle. I gave up on myself…there I finally said it out loud. In the last few months, I have felt this heaviness, this dark cloud engulfing me constantly. After starting on anti-anxiety/anti-depressant medication, I figured all would begin to be right in my world, and a sense of calm would soon arrive. Well, it was for a few weeks. But if I’m honest, the last few months have sucked, and that’s putting it lightly. Before, I was someone with high-function anxiety (really, it never goes away) mixed with depression. Something I thought I had overcome in my twenties. Still, as I explore and research, I realize that…
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