Jan 25, 2024

Why can’t I sleep? Perimenopause, Menopause and Hormonal Sleep Issues and What to Try

Tags: how to get good sleep, menopause, perimenopause, sleep, sleep tips, stress, stress relief

As women, we know it’s coming. And in some ways, menopause seems like something to look forward to; I mean, who will actually miss a monthly period, with the mood swings, cramps, and needing to carry tampons or pads? Not...

Apr 07, 2021

Soothing Our Stress Response with Ashwagandha

Tags: adaptogen, anxiety, ashwagandha, burn out, daytime zen, herb, pandemic, sleep, stress, zen

Pronunciation: Aash ॱ wuh ॱ gaan ॱ duh Ashwagandha is one of the more difficult to pronounce medicinal herbs. It’s botanical name is Withania somnifera, and though ashwagandha is known for its energy-boosting, stress-relieving properties, somnifera actually means “sleep-inducing”. Stress...

Nov 23, 2020

Stress and Your Immune System

Tags: Immune system, Stress

We’ve all heard that stress isn’t all bad – sometimes it can actually be a good thing and give us the motivation to get going on something we’ve been putting off. Or to work harder at something important to us. ...

Mar 24, 2020