People and plants in harmony
People and plants in harmony
Plant therapy backed by science: Dr. Benjamin Rush, known as the father of American Psychiatry recognised the healing benefit and “positive effects of working in the garden made” to people experiencing mental illness. The idea of gardens as places of healing remerged during the 1940’s, when plant therapy was introduced as a medical treatment option to help injured soldiers improve muscle condition, coordination and balance, as well as lift mood, hastening recovery goals.
Nature based treatments have benefited women for milllenia. Plants have been processed and applied to relieve menstrual cramps (chamomile), pain (cinnamon), anxiety (dandelion), hot flushes (black cohosh) and sleep (lemon balm) and more. This traditional knowledge has stood the test of time and is now available in convenient pill or liquid forms as modern medical interventions. These herbal remedies complement other treatments and offer women a holitsic approach to their wellbeing.
Social and emotional wellbeing through gardens: Clinical evidence shows how gardening acts to release dopamine the feel-good hormone throughout the body, improving emotions and wellbeing. The care of plants can be meditative, satisfying and stimulating offering both relaxation, achievement and human interaction. The somatic benefit of garden therapy is increasingly recognised as a powerful tool to foster integrated outcomes, community and social connection.
Plant therapy backed by science: Dr. Benjamin Rush, known as the father of American Psychiatry recognised the healing benefit and “positive effects of working in the garden made” to people experiencing mental illness. The idea of gardens as places of healing remerged during the 1940’s, when plant therapy was introduced as a medical treatment option to help injured soldiers improve muscle condition, coordination and balance, as well as lift mood, hastening recovery goals.
Nature based treatments have benefited women for millennia. Plants have been processed and applied to relieve menstrual cramps (chamomile), pain (cinnamon), anxiety (dandelion), hot flushes (black cohosh) and sleep (lemon balm) and more. This traditional knowledge has stood the test of time and is now available in convenient pill or liquid forms as modern medical interventions. These herbal remedies complement other treatments and offer women a holitsic approach to their wellbeing.
Social and emotional wellbeing through gardens: Clinical evidence shows how gardening acts to release dopamine the feel-good hormone throughout the body, improving emotions and wellbeing. The care of plants can be meditative, satisfying and stimulating offering both relaxation, achievement and human interaction. The somatic benefit of garden therapy is increasingly recognised as a powerful tool to foster integrated outcomes, community and social connection.
Podcasts of interest
I have no affiliation with listings on this resources page but the area of women’s health is moving rapidly and finding relevant and factual information is vital to women’s wellbeing. With all that in mind please research and seek expert advice as required.
The Contraceptive Pill – How the Pill has revolutionised women’s lives and how the chemistry can alters our brain body choices . The impact of the Pill and miscarriage outcomes (at 20 minutes)
Endometriosis – when you’re told to expect pain with your period and no one is interested in investigating it with you.
Endometriosis 2023 -1 in 7 females, or 14% of girls and women in Australia are now estimated to live with Endometriosis, up from 1 in 9 and 11 percent.
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) – a gynaecological and mental health disorder listed on the DSM 5. Its a sensitivity to hormones that creates a sub-optimal response with neuro-transmiters and neuro-receptors in the brain. Using SSRI’s to reduce PMDD during the cycle – naturopathic use of saffron and St Johns Wort, Calcium, Magnesium D & B6 and Vitex Agnes Castus.
The PCOS Girls Podcast – The signs and symptoms of each PCOS and reading test results.
The road to endometriosis : inflammation 0estrogen, inherited factors and the immune system – Lara Biden, Natropath
Perimenopause – In Australia, the average age for women to reach menopause is 51 to 52, usually starting in a woman’s 40. In this podcast, fitness expert Amanda Thebe discusses the impact of peri menopause on the whole body – especially muscles, the importance of strength & resistance training, protein and a condition called sarcopenia.
The link between SIBO, IBS PCOS, ENDO & PMDD – Lara Briden, Natropath
THe Huberman Lab Navigating menoupause by starting in pre menopuase -, Dr Mary Claire Haver, MD
Podcasts of interest
I have no affiliation with listings on this resources page but the area of women’s health is moving rapidly and finding relevant and factual information is vital to women’s wellbeing. With all that in mind please research and seek expert advice as required.
The Contraceptive Pill – How the Pill has revolutionised women’s lives and how the chemistry can alters our brain body choices . The impact of the Pill and miscarriage outcomes (at 20 minutes)
Endometriosis – when you’re told to expect pain with your period and no one is interested in investigating it with you.
Endometriosis 2023 -1 in 7 females, or 14% of girls and women in Australia are now estimated to live with Endometriosis, up from 1 in 9 and 11 percent.
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) – a gynaecological and mental health disorder listed on the DSM 5. Its a sensitivity to hormones that creates a sub-optimal response with neuro-transmiters and neuro-receptors in the brain. Using SSRI’s to reduce PMDD during the cycle – naturopathic use of saffron and St Johns Wort, Calcium, Magnesium D & B6 and Vitex Agnes Castus.
The PCOS Girls Podcast – The signs and symptoms of each PCOS and reading test results.
The road to endometriosis : inflammation 0estrogen, inherited factors and the immune system – Lara Biden, Natropath
Perimenopause – In Australia, the average age for women to reach menopause is 51 to 52, usually starting in a woman’s 40. In this podcast, fitness expert Amanda Thebe discusses the impact of peri menopause on the whole body – especially muscles, the importance of strength & resistance training, protein and a condition called sarcopenia.
The link between SIBO, IBS PCOS, ENDO & PMDD – Lara Briden, Natropath
THe Huberman Lab Navigating menoupause by starting in pre menopuase -, Dr Mary Claire Haver, MD
The Power of Words
“Positive thinking is a valuable tool that can help you overcome obstacles, deal with pain, and reach new goals.” — Amy Morin, psychotherapist, international bestselling author.
“Don’t speak negatively about yourself, even as a joke. Your body doesn’t know the difference. Words are energy and they cast spells, that is why it is called spelling. Change the way you speak about yourself and you can change your life.” – Bruce Lee, legendary martial artist, philosopher
The Power of Words
“Positive thinking is a valuable tool that can help you overcome obstacles, deal with pain, and reach new goals.” — Amy Morin, psychotherapist, international bestselling author.
“Don’t speak negatively about yourself, even as a joke. Your body doesn’t know the difference. Words are energy and they cast spells, that is why it is called spelling. Change the way you speak about yourself and you can change your life.” – Bruce Lee, legendary martial artist, philosopher
