Last on my list is the newest supplement given to me by my naturopath - Rhodiola Rosea. I haven't been taking it very long but I feel it was a good addition for my personal needs. Normally I experience some SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) and some added anxiety over the holidays. And once the holidays …
Month: January 2017
Magnesium
Honestly I would rather write about exotic herbs than something boring sounding like magnesium. Magnesium isn't something new or revolutionary. Most people have heard of magnesium. So why should you take the time to learn more about it? Magnesium deficiency may be the largest health problem in the world today according to my search on …
Ashwagandha
Okay, I didn't post yesterday because it's hard to write about how much I'm feeling better with these supplements when I was under the weather with the flu. So I gave myself the day off from writing. So if you read my previous post on Tulsi you will be ahead of the game understanding Ashwagandha. …
Tulsi/Holy Basil
Okay as promised, here is just a toe dip into the pool of Tulsi. Tulsi is classified as an adaptogenic herb. Which means it helps stabilize the body's response to stress. I originally found this recommended through a webinar on thyroid disease, specifically hypothyroidism. (I had thyroid surgery years ago to remove a goiter and …
My Sanity Supplements
I know so many people who deal with depression and/or anxiety. Some who take prescribed medication, some who self medicate, and some who just try and deal. I personally have been in all of those categories at one time or another and I guess I fall into the second category now, although my medicine is …
I Will Fail
I know I will fail. That is the thought that is plaguing me on this day of resolutions. So then the questions beg, "Do I attempt it anyway? Or just resign to my failure before I begin?" As I ponder these questions I begin to understand that just as assuredly as I know I will …
The Far Reaches of Grace 