Can Plants Help Treat Anxiety?

When it comes to anxiety, quite a few people around the world are dependent upon pharmaceutical medications, many of which can lead to dependency and other problems. At Dawn Potter Acupuncture & Wellness we are proud to offer a more natural approach to healthcare and anxiety management, including a variety of herbs. Today, we’ll be discussing which herbs are best known for their anxi-anxiety properties. Have additional questions? Interested in Clearwater Chinese herbal medicine? We would be happy to help, schedule your free 15-minute discovery call to get started today.

Matricaria Recutita (Chamomile)

If you’ve ever looked around at tea, especially the caffeine free variety, chances are you’ve seen Chamomile mentioned. Chamomile is an extremely popular herb that has been used for centuries to promote relaxation and reduce overall anxiety.

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender)

Have you ever noticed Lavender is in a lot of products for babies? This is often due to the fact it can promote relaxation, improve sleep and reduce anxiety. Luckily, it isn’t only helpful for infants! Lavender has been shown to greatly improve anxiety when taken orally.

Melissa Officinalis (Lemon Balm)

This next plant isn’t quite as well known as the others on the list, but that doesn’t make it any less effective. Lemon Balm has been shown to reduce anxiety, improve mood and decrease rates of depression.

Valeriana Officinalis (Valerian Root)

Another common plant found in caffeine free tea varieties is Valerian, commonly listed as Valerian Root. Valerian has sedative properties and has been shown to change chemistry in parts of the brain often correlated with anxiety and stress. **As with anything you take, you should consult a professional before adding/changing anything related to your medical care.**

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Going Plant Based For New Years? Here Are Some Tips!

Each year people around the world make resolutions to improve their life in the upcoming year. Resolutions geared toward health, fitness and dieting are some of the most common. In recent years, going plant based/vegan has grown in popularity. At Dawn Potter Acupuncture in Clearwater we are here for this trend, we are big supporters of plant based diets and the positive effects it can have on your health/life. Today, we’re providing some tips that can help with sticking to your resolution of going vegan/plant based. Have additional questions? Interested in some nutritional guidance/advice? For any of your needs, feel free to reach out.

Find A Community

When it comes to implementing change, surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals can be a great help. Whether you find a local plant based group in your community or venture online it can be helpful. Facebook, Quora, Reddit and other platforms have different communities for plant based, veganism, etc.

Download The Apps

Navigating a new way of eating can be complicated, luckily some wonderful people have created applications for your phone that can help. HappyCow provides information about different restaurants that provide vegan options. Is It Vegan is another extremely useful application that allows you to scan barcodes and it will let you know if any ingredients may not be plant based/vegan friendly.

Go Slow

When it comes to implementing changes to your diet/lifestyle it can be important to do so slowly. Moving too quickly can be overwhelming and lead to failure. Start slowly, try by making more meals plant based as you slowly cut other products out of your life.

Try New Things

When people try a new way of eating, they often stick to a lot of old habits, avoiding foods they may not have liked many years ago. As you change your diet, taste can actually change. We highly recommend at least trying things you may not have liked before to see if your taste has changed or if a different preparation method works better for you.

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Clearwater Acupuncture: Infertility Treatment?

Have you been trying to conceive without much success? Tried various Western Medicine techniques? Interested in a more natural approach to your infertility? At Dawn Potter Acupuncture we proudly offer infertility treatment in Clearwater, Florida which consists of acupuncture along with traditional Chinese medicine. At her practice, Dawn Potter provides fertility treatment for both men and women. During your consultation, Dawn can help determine the best option for you and your needs.

Are Natural Fertility Treatments Right For Me?

Have you been trying to conceive a child for at least 1 year without any success? For most doctors, this would qualify for an infertility diagnosis. Infertility is common, around 10% of women in the United States under the age of 44 and around 7.5% of men under the age of 45 experience it. Many people turn to medical technology such as intra-uterine insemination, in vitro fertilization or even ovulation-promoting all known as Assisted Reproductive Technologies. Many of these treatment options can be expensive and taxing on those trying to conceive. Success rates are also quite low.

Clearwater Natural Infertility Treatments: What To Expect

Research in the last few decades have shown quite successful rates of fertility when acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine are used in conjunction with other Assisted Reproductive Technologies. With Dawn Potter, weekly acupuncture treatments for 4-6 weeks, followed by bi-weekly treatments monthly are often recommended. This treatment is combined with Chinese herbs until successful pregnancy. If your doctor has recommended herbs not be taken during fertility treatment in Clearwater with Dawn Potter, twice weekly acupuncture appointments during the assisted cycle will be recommended. The protocol is used for all patients regardless of gender.

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