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HERBS TO IMPROVE LIBIDO AND SEXUAL HEALTH

Last year, around Valentine’s Day, I tuned in to a webinar about herbal aphrodisiacs. It was the most well attended webinar I’d ever taken! Thousands of people from across the globe were watching. I can’t say I was surprised. Sex is a fascinating and exciting subject! Since then I’ve opened my eyes and ears to various friends, students, clients, and people online who are interested in help with libido. I decided to compile my own list of herbal aphrodisiacs. Before I chose my list, I wanted  ...

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Herbal Medicine, Wellness

Passionflower, an Herb for Sleep and More

I recently wrote a blog on one of my favorite herbs for the symptoms of anxiety: wild oats. In that blog, I mentioned trying several different calming herbs, many of which were gentle and some of which were sedating. While oats is a mild choice for anxiety, sometimes we need help with sleep in times of higher stress. The sedative herbs might not get to the underlying reason for the insomnia, but they can be used while simultaneously treating the root cause. Passionflower was a “nervine”  ...

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My Favorite Herb for Anxiety – Wild Oats

Like a lot of people, I have struggled with anxiety. The demands of our fast-paced society often lead to excessive stress for so many. I’ve taught workshops on yoga and meditation for the symptoms of anxiety, stress, and these everyday worries. But, sometimes we need more help. Sometimes, anxiety overtakes us and our minds can’t get to our breathing techniques. When I began my study of herbs, I was fascinated by how many plants fall under the category of “nervine” (an herb to calm the  ...

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What is Herbal Medicine?

Although herbal medicine is making its way into the mainstream, I often get a sideways glance when I tell people I’m an herbalist. “What is herbal medicine?” many ask. Mainstream TV personalities like Dr. Oz have talked up the benefits of various herbs, prompting the sale of turmeric for joint pain and echinacea for the common cold. Many people have tried these and other remedies without knowing they were using herbal medicine. An herb is simply a plant in the ground. Most of us know the  ...

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