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Ashwagandha: What It Is, How It Works, and When to Use It
Ashwagandha is an Ayurvedic root classed as an adaptogen. See what it is, how it works on the stress response, what the clinical research shows, and how it is used safely.

Sarah Burt
8 min read


Hormone support: why I look at stress, blood sugar and the gut first
Hormone support works best on steady foundations. See how stress, blood sugar, your gut and sleep connect to your hormones, and where herbs fit.

Sarah Burt
9 min read


Eating regularly when life is busy: a practical guide to steadier energy
Eating regularly can steady your energy and mood. Learn why meals matter, three anchor points for a busy day and simple prep habits that work.

Sarah Burt
10 min read


Cortisol, blood sugar and sleep: what your body is doing at 3am
Blood sugar and sleep are linked through cortisol. Learn what your body does at 3am, what in your day disrupts it and habits that keep it steady.

Sarah Burt
9 min read


Tired but wired: why your mind switches on at bedtime
Tired but wired means you are exhausted, yet your mind switches on at bedtime. Learn why it happens and a wind-down routine that works with the pattern.

Sarah Burt
9 min read


Why does caffeine make me tired? What happens when coffee stops working
Why does caffeine make me tired? Learn how adenosine, tolerance and sleep loss undercut your coffee, and a gentle plan to steady your energy all day long.

Sarah Burt
9 min read


Nervous system support: why I start there with most people
Nervous system support is where I start with most people. Learn why a calmer baseline comes first and how to build it with daily habits and gentle herbs.

Sarah Burt
9 min read


Gut health and sleep: how your evening digestion shapes your night
Your gut and your sleep influence each other in both directions. Sarah explains how evening digestion shapes your night, the habits and foods worth trying first, and when to see your GP.

Sarah Burt
9 min read


Why do I wake up at 3am? Five things to look at
Waking at 3am has several common roots, from the stress response and blood sugar to alcohol, caffeine and hormonal shifts. Sarah walks through each one, a short sequence to try in the moment, and when to see your GP.

Sarah Burt
10 min read


Why can't I sleep? Three causes to look at first
You have tried the magnesium, the lavender and the new pillow, and your nights look the same. Sleep has three separate roots, and each one calls for a different approach. Sarah walks through what each one looks like and where to start.

Sarah Burt
9 min read


What Are Nervine Herbs and How Do They Support the Nervous System?
Nervines are a specific category of medicinal herb with a direct affinity for nervous tissue. Registered naturopath Sarah Burt explains what nervine herbs are, how the key ones work physiologically, how they differ from adaptogens, and what to realistically expect when using them for stress, anxiety, and nervous system support.

Sarah Burt
6 min read


What Are Adaptogens — and How Do They Actually Work?
The word adaptogen gets used a lot — not always accurately. Registered
naturopath Sarah Burt explains what are adaptogens, how they work on
the body's stress response system, which ones have real clinical
evidence, and how to use them effectively for energy, adrenal support, and long-term resilience.

Sarah Burt
6 min read
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