Naturopathic clinicians often see adolescents with anxiety before medication becomes necessary or after families express hesitancy about pharmacologic treatment. While foundational lifestyle work and psychotherapy remain central, botanicals can provide meaningful symptom reduction, especially when chosen based on the specific anxiety presentation. I generally prefer single-herb...
What is L-theanine? Theanine, an amino acid primarily found in tea leaves, particularly Camellia sinensis, and some mushrooms, has garnered considerable attention in recent years for its potential health benefits. Structurally similar to glutamate, a neurotransmitter involved in brain function, theanine is known for its ability...
Last week I wrote about Mom blogs and how they make me anxious with their beautiful, picture-perfect families and super-Mom stories. Over this past week I heard from several other parents who have said they identify with my Mom-guilt. This week I am dealing with the...