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Every October without fail, my inbox starts filling up with messages from people in my community saying some version of the same thing... "I do not know what is happening but my body is falling apart." And I always want to say the same thing back. I know. I feel it too. And there is actually a name for it. The October Slide...

What I love about herbs for sleep is how they work. They do not knock you out or force anything. Instead they help your body feel safe enough to rest. And for those of us whose nervous systems have been stuck in survival mode, those are incredibly important things! These are the best herbs for sleep when you have a chronic illness...

For those living with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, summer can feel like both a blessing and a challenge. Warm weather naturally causes blood vessels to dilate, which can make it harder for the body to regulate blood pressure and circulation. Add in fluid loss from sweating, and suddenly even a simple outing can feel overwhelming. But this is where herbs shine...