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Understanding the Different Types of Magnesium and Their Benefits
Discover the benefits of different types of magnesium supplements. Learn which form is best for your needs, including magnesium citrate for constipation, magnesium glycinate for anxiety, and magnesium threonate for brain health. Optimize your health with the right magnesium supplement.
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How To Make Herbal Preparations: A Beginner’s Guide to Making Magical Herbal Remedies
Discover the basics of herbal preparations in this beginner’s guide. Learn how to make and use herbal teas, tinctures, infusions, capsules, oxymels, topical remedies, and herbal baths.
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Exploring Herbalism: A Beginner’s Guide
Explore the world of herbal medicine with our comprehensive beginner's guide. Learn about the basics of herbalism, the benefits it offers, and how to safely incorporate herbal remedies into your lifestyle. Discover common misconceptions, safety tips, and advice for ensuring the quality of herbal products. Dive into the healing power of nature and embark on your journey with herbal medicine today!
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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…