Herbs That Help Tired Mommies

Are you a tired mother? Being chronically tired is widespread in the United States and the symptoms include aching muscles and joints, anxiety depression, difficulty concentrating, fever, headaches, mood swings, muscle spasm, respiratory tract infections, sensitivity to light and heat, sleep disturbances, memory loss and most of all – complete and total fatigue. 

 

Whether you have ordinary or chronic fatigue the following herbs may help.

 

·        Astralagus – Helps cope with the flu like symptoms

·        Burdock – Drinking a tea made from this root can help combat viruses and bacteria as well as cleanse the blood

·        Dandelion – Helps cleanse the blood and the liver so that you feel more active

·        Echinacea – Enhances the immune system and cleans up viruses and bacteria that may be complicating your situation

·        Gingko Biloba – Improves circulation and brain function

·        Golden Seal – Helps combat viral and bacterial infections.

·        Licorice Root – Take in capsule form for four or five days in a row every three weeks. This root helps support the endocrine system

·        Milk Thistle – Helps protect the liver from infections and toxic overload

·        Pau d'arco – Is good for treating candida infection

·        Red Clover – Acts as an antibiotic and blood purifier

·        St. Johnswort  — Has antiviral properties

·        Valerian Root – Helps improve the quality of your sleep so you can feel healed and more restored.

·        Skullcap

– Helps sleep and is useful for the treatment of headaches associated with chronic fatigue syndrome.
 
 
 

 

Keep in mind that most chronic fatigue sufferers are sensitive to alcohol and could suffer a reaction if these take herbs in a tincture. Opt for the non-alocholic tinctures instead.

 

Not to be confused with Chronic Fatigue, ordinary fatigue is a symptom. Most illnesses, from the common cold to cancer are accompanied by fatigue.

 

If you are experiencing fatigue it is your body's way of telling you that something is wrong. Most illnesses from the common cold to cancer are accompanied by fatigue. It is often the earliest symptom of health problems such as diabetes, anemia, cancer, hypoglycemia, allergies, hypothyroidism, poor circulation and mononucleosis so you need to see a doctor if it persists.

Herbs that can help with fatigue are:

 

Acacia – Assists with clearing up intestinal conditions that may be the cause of the fatigue such as parasites and bacteria that could make a person feel sluggish.

 

Gingko Biloba Extract – A high potency extract can help speed up circulation in the brain and support mental processes

 

Gotu Kola – This is a stimulant sold in capsule or drink form that has much the same effect as the caffeine in coffee. It acts on the central nervous system and improves reaction time, reflexes and thinking speed.

 

Guarana – This is a stimulant that helps prevent drowsiness and gives an overall feeling of well-being and energy. It is an ingredient in many sports drink.

 

Siberian Ginseng – Provides an overall feeling of well-being as well as increases stamina, focus, concentration and energy.  Warning – Do not take this herb if you have hypoglycemia, high blood pressure or a heart disorder!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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What Are Indigo Children?

It is unusual for children to suffer from depression after the loss of a loved one or a traumatic emotional event. Children who have been abused or constantly criticized can also develop chronic depression at an early age.

Unfortunately depression in children is not often seen for what it really is. The feelings of fatigue that go with it can be perceived as laziness. The lack of motivation is often perceived as stupidity or stubbornness. Children also either overeat or undereat just like adults when they are depressed and they develop a dislike of socializing and exercise.

If not treated depression can lead to failing grades, violence, alcohol, drug use and obesity. Here are some ways to detect the symptoms of depression in your child.

A child with depression –

· Refuses to wear clothes that do not cover all of the body

· May insist on wearing the same thing every day

· Covers his or her eyes with hair

· Refuses to look anyone in the eye

· Is possessive of toys and food

· Is easily agitated and irritated

· Prefers to watch videogames or watch television all day

· Falls asleep at school

· Has difficulty falling asleep at night

· Wakes at five am in the morning and is sleep deprived all day

· Has difficulty making decisions

· Loses interest in favorite toys or activities

· Feels guilty even if she or she has done nothing wrong

· Complains of vague physical complaints like headaches and stomach aches

· Lack of enthusiasm in general

· Talks obsessively about death or suicide

The sad fact is that as many as one in every three children and one in eight adolescents living in the United States might have depression. Thesis according to a health study done in 1996 and the number of depressed children and adolescents has probably risen since the specter of terrorism was unleashed as the result of 9-11.

Children that are most likely to experience depression are those who have experienced the loss of a pet or loved one (such as a parent or a sibling and those who already are experiencing some kind of disability or learning disorder such as Asperger's syndrome, dyslexia or Attention Deficit Disorder.

Some other facts about children and depression are:

Teenage girls are more likely than teenage boys to develop depression (according to the National Institute of Mental Health.)

Children who have parents with the disorder are more likely to develop some form of depression (National Institute of Mental Health)

Four out of five runaway/homeless street youth suffer from depression (according to the U.S. Select Committee on Children, Youth and Families)

The consequences of depression in childhood can be very severe. For one thing it is a precursor for all sorts of personality disorders and serious depression in adult hood. It also indicates that the child is at increase risk for such problems as addiction, alcoholism, manic depression and suicide. This is one of the reasons why it is so important for parents, teachers and guardians to detect depression in children early before it becomes a chronic and self-sabotaging chronic condition that last throughout the victim's entire life.

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