Anxious, dog-tired but maddeningly wired and unable to sleep, forgetful and foggy-headed: this is a common cluster of symptoms many women who seek my services present with. Upon deeper probing there is often adrenal fatigue (HPA axis dysfunction) and for many, a slowing down of thyroid function resulting in lethargy, low mood and weight gain.
While treatment certainly requires a personalised, multi-faceted approach combining diet, stress reduction, lifestyle changes, nutritional supplementation and often a unique blend of herbs, there is definitely one herb in particular that’s a God-send for all of these symptoms: Ashwaghandha, also known as Withania, Winter Cherry and Indian Ginseng.… Keep reading...
