WORDS: Tamara Welsh | Western Herbal Medicine What comes to mind when you think about stress and its impact on cognition? Interestingly, short-term episodes of stress can actually increase cognitive function allowing us to react in an appropriate way, quickly and concisely to the stressor. I’m sure you’ve heard of […]
Ah coffee, that morning elixir, the warm comforting drink, a daily ritual or, for some, the only way to get through the day. The reason for the temporary buzz or increased energy is due to caffeine’s stimulating effect on the nervous system. It’s this get up and go that makes […]
Living with Anxiety can have its daily challenges, making small changes can help support how we adjust to daily challenges. Eat real food: A good balanced diet is fundamental to reaching and maintaining good health. What you’re putting in your mouth has a direct effect on your entire body; especially […]
I generally hear the same responses from people when talking about health; “I didn’t know that… [Insert health issue here]…” And particularly when it comes to mental health, I don’t think there is a sound understanding of what it can involve or how differently it can manifest. Education and awareness […]