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Mood and mind

“Worry pretends to be necessary but serves no useful purpose” – Eckhart Tolle

Many things can influence our mood and distract our mind, from stress, insomnia and anxiety to depression and chronic pain. Discover the vast array of different triggers which influence our mood and how we can lift our spirits naturally.

5 herbs instead of anti-anxiety medications

5 herbs instead of anti-anxiety medications

Anxiety is prevalent amongst many people, especially after the rise of chronic stress. We...

Sleep: How it works and herbs to support it

Sleep: How it works and herbs to support it

Healthy sleep is essential for all bodily systems, and crucial for mental and emotional...

St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum)

Healing with Flowers: An excerpt from Anne McIntyre’s book

Flowers are a particularly loved part of a plant, and many herbalists work with...

Depression: A holistic perspective and herbal solutions

Depression: A holistic perspective and herbal solutions

Herbalist Simon Mills takes a holistic view of depression, its variations and possible herbal...

Mental health and men: A herbalist’s perspective

Mental health and men: A herbalist’s perspective

How herbal medicine can support resilience, healing and transformation.

The history of adaptogens

The history of adaptogens

Jason Irving explores adaptogens which have been hailed as a panacea for many of...

Burnout: An interview with nutritionist and burnout expert Charlotte Faure Green

Burnout: An interview with nutritionist and burnout expert Charlotte Faure Green

Nutritionist and stress expert Charlotte Faure Green shares her knowledge and wisdom on burnout.

Cannabis (Cannabis sativa)

Pain and CBD: How it works and how to use it

Use of CBD is from the cannabis and hemp plants has boomed in recent...

Psilocybin and depression Where are we currently at with the psilocybin revolution

Psilocybin and depression: Where are we currently at with the psilocybin revolution?

Collective efforts by researchers, scientists & psychedelic activists bring in major changes with the...

5 herbs to enhance your mood in winter

5 herbs to enhance your mood in winter

These five herbs bring the comforting qualities of nature inside us helping lift our...

Relaxation: How to relax

Relaxation: Herbs that help you relax

We all need to relax sometimes. Modern living is stressful and our adrenal glands...