Sleep Support with Herbal Medicine [online or in person]

( Online Zoom option also available )

Learn about ways you can alleviate insomnia & improve your sleep with herbal medicine.

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Looking for natural ways to get to sleep more easily, reduce night-time wake-ups, and feel rested in the morning?

This informative class focuses on herbal remedies that can help you improve your sleep, and we'll also review causes of insomnia, nutritional deficiencies & considerations, and more.

If you're looking for an all-encompassing class that includes both effective natural strategies to support optimal sleep as well as practical information so you can better understand sleep, this class is for you!

---- Outline of the 90-minute class: ----

1) Introduction — what happens while we are sleeping; why is it so important?

2) Review of different types of insomnia — difficulty falling asleep (sleep-onset insomnia), broken sleep (maintenance insomnia - waking up in the middle of the night one or more times and you are able to fall back asleep), early waking insomnia (you wake up too early and are unable to go back to sleep)

3) How the body relaxes naturally & what supports healthy sleep rhythms

4) Ideal sleep hygiene — lighting, room temperature, reducing evening stimulation, etc.

5) Causes of poor sleep you may need to address — e.g. stress hormones, unstable blood sugar levels, lack of specific nutrients, etc.

6) How herbal medicine can help, including:

~ Calming the mind (settling the 'busy brain')

~ Relaxing the body - both nervous system or stress levels & physical muscles; pain relief

~ Various options for sedative & hypnotic herbs - gentler & stronger sleep support options

~ Specific herbs we will review include: valerian, skullcap, hops, chamomile, Ashwagandha, passion flower, lavender, California poppy, catnip, lemon balm, kava kava


You'll also learn:
- How to choose which herbs are ideal for you

- Which herbal remedies are safe for use with children

- Should you use valerian or not? Why do some people find valerian stimulating?

- How and when to properly use melatonin

- What you need to know when shopping for products in health food stores

There will be time for Q&A.

Online attendees also receive:

* Access to view video recording for 1 month after class date.
* Downloadable PDF handout
* Opportunity to submit questions via email while the recording is available to view, if you missed the live class or have additional follow-up questions.


Questions? Contact Zhyfhs at aW5mbyB8IHBsYW50aW5ncmFkaWFuY2UgISBjb20= or text/phone 226-706-3636


----- About the Instructor: -----

Zhyfhs Millicent is a clinical herbalist and professional member of the Ontario Herbalists Association. She graduated from Dominion Herbal College's 4-year Clinical Herbal Therapy program which included training in anatomy and physiology, pathology, nutrition, biochemistry, clinical assessment, and more. Passionate about empowering you with knowledge to improve your health and well-being, Zhyfhs currently offers classes and one-on-one individual health consultations. Visit her website www.plantingradiance.com to learn more.


****Disclaimer: This class is for informational, educational purposes and does not replace the one-on-one care of a medical professional. Each person is unique, and symptoms can be a sign of an underlying condition that may require medical attention and treatment.

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