Tuesday, December 12, 2006
As Winter Draws In...
As the days get shorter and the wind and rain grow colder, more people are coming into my clinic for help with winter ailments - coughs and colds are doing the rounds, and stress levels are rising as Christmas approaches! At this time of year, it's important to take time for yourself to relax and to make sure that you are eating nourishing and warming foods to increase your resistance. Herbs such as Echinacea and Garlic can help to ward off nasty bugs and support the immune system.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (or SAD) also starts to affect some people at this time of year, and I have found herbal treatment very effective for this condition. Herbs such as Oats, Ginseng and St Johns Wort can be really useful although it's always worth visiting a qualified herbal practitioner to make sure you get the right mix for your individual needs, and especially if you take any medication from your doctor.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (or SAD) also starts to affect some people at this time of year, and I have found herbal treatment very effective for this condition. Herbs such as Oats, Ginseng and St Johns Wort can be really useful although it's always worth visiting a qualified herbal practitioner to make sure you get the right mix for your individual needs, and especially if you take any medication from your doctor.
