This Is What Happened When I Took CBD Oil For Anxiety

CBD oil, otherwise known as cannabis oil (cannabidiol) is really huge now as more and more people are finding out about it. I read in awe at how many people were getting benefits (many of my friends included), but a part of me was very sceptical too. I used to a be a marijuana user in my college days, not a lot, but the occasional smoke, but I was often…

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Perimenopause – Why Am I Gasping for Air?

So I’ve been a bit resistant to write about my own health issues right now, but after another sleepless night I thought it was important and as I thought nobody else had this experience I went to a perimenopause group I am in online and posed my experiences to them. I was very surprised to see so many women telling me they gasp for air during the night too and…

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Insomnia Can Be Cruel – How To Find Relief

This post ‘Insomnia Can Be Cruel – How To Find Relief’ is in collaboration with Curated Wellness Co. The content and opinions expressed below are that of kellymartinspeaks.co.uk We’ve all had sleepless nights. I know I have, but when the sleepless nights are more frequent than actual rested sleep, it becomes a problem. I know from experience that if I have more than a couple of days of little to…

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Why Do We Suffer From Anxiety?

This post ‘Why Do We Suffer From Anxiety’ is in collaboration with Kalms. The content and opinions expressed below are that of kellymartinspeaks.co.uk As many of you know, I have experienced anxiety since childhood and I have done a lot to ease anxiety and find my own balance. The causes of anxiety can be different for everyone, but it’s worthwhile looking at what triggers us the most so we can change…

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The Mindful Way through Anxiety – Book Review

  Title: The Mindful Way through Anxiety Authors: Susan M. Orsillo & Lizabeth Roemer Published: 2 Mar 2011 Publisher: Guilford Press Pages: 308 Price:  £11.99 ( 20% discount for UK readers using MINDKMS13 code  – Valid from 1st August – 30th September) Click HERE  Other parts of the world : $16.95 RRP Genre: Self Help As someone who has experienced anxiety since I was a small child, I am always looking for real tools and books that…

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Does 5-HTP Help Depression?

5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan), also known as oxitriptan, is a naturally occurring amino acid and chemical precursor as well as a metabolic intermediate in the biosynthesis of the neurotransmitter serotonin (Wikipedia). In layman’s terms, it helps increase serotonin in the brain, a hormone that influences sleep, digestion, mood, blood clotting, bone density, and sexual function. It isn’t found in any foods, so it’s not something we can just add to our diet.…

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