Nervine herbs are really any herbs that modulate and support the nervous system. As you might imagine, they are often used for things like: reducing stress, anxiety, and insomnia, improving mood, cognition, and/or supporting focus and attention. In this blog post, we’ll discuss five commonly used (and highly effective) nervine herbs. 1. St John’s Wort […]
The Why and How of Depression Medication
Depression is, unfortunately, terribly common, affecting millions of folks worldwide. Characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in daily activities, depression makes even the simplest of tasks potentially overwhelmingly impossible. Other common symptoms include difficulty sleeping or over-sleeping, low motivation, weight changes (due to changes in appetite), fatigue, and feelings of […]
Exploring the Wonders of Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy, aka water therapy, aka balneotherapy, is the external application of water at different temperatures and in various forms for both physical and mental health benefits. The use of hydrotherapy dates back to ancient times, with cultures around the world using water for its therapeutic properties. In the Western world, the use of water for […]
Sleep and Mental Health
It’s no surprise that sleep is a vital part of our overall health and wellbeing. During sleep our bodies repair and restore themselves, and our brains process and consolidate memories. This is also the time that metabolic wastes are ‘washed’ out of the central nervous system. The physical equivalent of clearing the counters, putting leftovers […]
To Medicate or Not to Medicate
Depression and anxiety are two of the most common mental health disorders, affecting millions of people worldwide. Symptoms and severity also vary widely, from contextually appropriate sadness (i.e. after a loss, during a transition or move) to being nervous about a new situation (starting a new job, going on a first date) to debilitating panic […]
Six Pillars of Integrative Mental Health Care
Mental health issues are, in a word, complicated. While our culture tends to want to break humans apart into neat and ordered components (mind here, digestive system here, muscles there) in fact you are a multifaceted, WHOLE person. You cannot simply put your mind, brain, and body in separate boxes to treat and expect to […]
