Natural Remedies for Postpartum Anxiety
If you're struggling with heart palpitations, insomnia, and feeling overwhelmed with motherhood, today's video is for you. We'll discuss nine ways to reduce cortisol so you can feel calm and present with your family.
Postpartum anxiety often stems from high cortisol levels. It could also involve estrogen dominance, which I'll cover in an upcoming video. Feeling stressed and overwhelmed is common during pregnancy and postpartum due to high cortisol.
Here’s how to lower it:
Get Tested: Confirm high cortisol levels with tests. If you've already ruled out thyroid, vitamin D, and iron deficiencies, consider a cortisol test. I recommend Thorn tests. Knowing your cortisol levels helps address the issue accurately.
Recognize Symptoms: Signs of high cortisol include heart palpitations, hypertension, shortness of breath, headaches, sweating, high blood sugar, and pale skin. These symptoms can overlap with low iron or vitamin D levels, so it's essential to consult your doctor and consider additional tests.
Postpartum anxiety without medications
Nervous System Regulation: Learn to calm your nervous system through breathing exercises, meditation, yoga, and eye exercises that stimulate the vagus nerve. EFT tapping is also effective for quickly reducing panic attacks.
Adaptogens and Nervines: Use a combination of adaptogens (like ashwagandha, Schisandra, and Rhodiola) and nervines (such as lemon balm, skullcap, milky oat tops, and vervain) to manage stress and anxiety.
Methylated B Vitamins: If you have the MTHFR gene, incorporating methylated B vitamins can help reduce anxiety and improve energy levels.
Amino Acids: GABA can help if you're craving sugar or wine, feeling tense, or having insomnia. Other amino acids like 5-HTP and L-theanine promote relaxation and may be beneficial, though they might not be suitable for breastfeeding.
Ashwagandha: Known for its calming properties, ashwagandha can help reduce anxiety and stress without causing drowsiness. It's safe for breastfeeding and can be taken in tincture or powder form.
Passionflower: This herb helps calm racing thoughts and promotes relaxation. It can be consumed as tea or a tincture.
Lemon Balm: Known as the "gladdening herb," lemon balm is a calming and antiviral herb that’s safe for children and breastfeeding mothers, although it might alter the taste of breast milk.
If you're ready to take the next steps in your healing journey, join the free masterclass below to address the root cause of your anxiety. You can also book a complimentary clarity call with me to explore how herbal medicine can help you.
xo
Tara
Reference:
Thorne tests:https://www.thorne.com/products
How the MTHFR affects your postpartum health: https://www.taragregorio.com/blog/postpartum-recovery-how-the-mthfr-gene-affects-your-health
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