Notes From A Trip To Past/Present 012
Notes From A Trip To Past/Present 012
herbal supports
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I’ve been thinking a lot about herbalism lately. How I came to it. How it was modeled for me by my mother, father, and grandmother. What I’ve learned from plants. How I want to share what I know.
I don’t have a ton of answers to those questions or ideas yet, but for now, I can share a few of the herbal bits that have come up at the residency. Stuff we’ve talked about over dinner. Stuff I’ve offered from my traveling apothecary to others.
Lion’s Mane can help with any brain fog and neuropathy in extremities. I get mine from Anima Mundi.
Herbal allergy pills have made my allergy experience 10x better. I take the tablet for a few days, my allergies get under control and then I only need to take it if I have a flare-up. I get mine from Genexa.
Fire cider can help keep your immune system strong and support you in fighting off colds. It’s easy to make your own.
Electrolytes hydrate you faster than drinking plain water alone which is crucial in the extreme heat many are experiencing this summer and will continue to experience as our climate changes. I’ve been using Ultima.
Certain herbs (Gaba, L-Theanine, St. John’s Wort, Milky Oats, etc.) can help with mental health by serving as precursors to dopamine, serotonin, and other feel-good chemicals in our brains. I work with Olly Goodbye Stress.
Tart Cherry juice can help you fall asleep at night because of the natural melatonin contained within. (I add some magnesium to this and sleep like a baby).
Bitters can help prevent or relieve gas and bloating. I get mine from Anima Mundi.
Hibiscus tea is an all-around systems tonic that supports your heart, liver, cholesterol, blood pressure, and more.
Golden milk (turmeric, cacao, coconut cream, black pepper), is supportive for any joint pain, reducing inflammation, and more. There’s this one from Anima Mundi, but I buy the ingredients noted above from them separately and mix my own together.
This edition isn’t behind a paywall because I want us all to be well. And while I’m always balancing living in a capitalist system and wanting to be paid for knowledge or labor, I also just don’t believe in paywalls of supportive information, especially when it comes to health.
Nothing here should be taken as medical advice. You should do your own research into everything I’ve said + any herbs you’re considering taking. Make sure you discuss them with a doctor and/or check them with any meds you take to be sure there aren’t any counterindications (which means you shouldn’t use them in certain circumstances).
May we be happy. May we be healthy. May we feel at ease.
more soon,
Gabrielle
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