by Francesca Lyon | Oct 26, 2020 | Herbal Medicine, Mental Health
How is herbal medicine important in the modern world? Herbal medicine can often be seen as an ‘alternative’ therapy that is not fully or widely embraced by mainstream medicine or society. The truth is that herbal medicine is not an alternative medicine,...
by Francesca Lyon | Oct 26, 2020 | Mental Health
2020 has shocked us all, from lost opportunities, lost jobs, canceled plans, fear, worry, anxiety, and isolation from those we love, there has been a lot to juggle mentally and emotionally. Therefore I was not surprised when I started to see a rise in the number of...
by Francesca Lyon | Jan 22, 2020 | Sleep
In our modern-day world it can sometimes seem like an inconvenience to have to stop everything we are doing and just sleep. Our busy schedules, work demands and digital screens mean that we are getting to sleep later, waking up earlier and having a poorer quality...
by Francesca Lyon | Jan 22, 2020 | Mental Health
Anxiety seems to be ever more prevalent in our society than ever before. The feeling of anxiety can range from mild feelings of restlessness to anxiety disorders with panic attacks and complete overwhelm. The latest DSM mentions the following symptoms as key...
by Francesca Lyon | Jan 22, 2020 | Headaches & Migraines
A migraine headache is a severe headache that causes throbbing pain, pulsating sensations and visual disturbances that most commonly occur on one side of the head. Migraines can last for hours or even days, which can deeply impact a person’s quality of life. Migraines...