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Rose (Rosa spp)- Mini Monograph
Introducing Mini Monographs! These are bite-sized monographs on the plants we work with. Enjoy!
How to Treat a Fever
I have been there when my kids' temperature is rising up and up and up and seems never ending. Kids aren’t always great at communicating what is wrong and how to make them more comfortable. It’s hard to help and listen to them wiggling with discomfort. It also sucks when YOU get sick with a fever. It’s hard to figure out what to treat and when to just let things run their course, so today, we’re going to dive in and figure it out together!
A fever is an important part of our body's immune response
Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) - Mini Monograph
Introducing Mini Monographs! These are bite-sized monographs on the plants we work with. Enjoy!
Spoon Theory
It can very much feel like drowning. You can get your head above water for a second but then you’re back under, hoping someone will spot your waving hand…
The good news is, spoon theory helps others understand and have empathy for what living with a limited number of spoons can be like. It allows for dialogue when there are bad days and opens up conversations for assistance.
My Chronic Pain Origin Story
Each time I was burnt out I would,
Take advil or tylenol
Have a bath to try and ease the pain
Feel dismissed by every western medicine practitioner because I wasn’t in enough pain to tick their boxes
Fail at taking care of my children and showing up for my partner the way I wanted to
Order takeout or groceries
Need an exceptional amount of rest in order to feel like I could get ahead anywhere
Struggle financially as a result of requiring extra rest, pay extra for life things I couldn’t do on my own, and try to make it work with a loss of income
Feel like I was letting everyone down
Spiral into anxiety and depression
Eventually, it got worse. My monthly flair ups turned into weekly, turned into daily
Hustle Culture - is it the root of our chronic pain?
It seems as if every client I meet is dealing with some sort of reoccuring inflammatory condition. One thing that everyone seems to have in common is work and/or financial stress. We are also facing a new problem. Those who were forced to receive a work-mandated health procedure are facing serious and fatal adverse reactions regardless of their socio-economic circumstances or previous health status. So the status of your health and the connection to your workplace is more corelated than ever.
Herbal Benefits of Masala Chai
What are the benefits of masala chai? Radical Souls has created our own blend of Masala Chai with aromatic spices to awaken the senses and provide quite the kick! Spicy ginger leads the way with this one but each herb offers us a beautiful balance of digestive and warming qualities