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50 // Nutrition & Herbal Medicine With Siobhán Carroll

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In this episode I get to chat to naturopath and herbalist Siobhán Carroll who is based in Co. Clare, Ireland.

Siobhan has a clinic treating her clients through naturopathy and herbs. We talked about all things healthy eating and herbs for hormonal health and period problems.

The topics we discussed: 

  • Siobhan's journey as a naturopath and herbalist

  • Period pain and PMS

  • Diet for period problems

  • Going gluten-free or not

  • Having a healthy relationship with food 

  • Me-Search!

  • How to cook healthy when you're busy

  • "One good decision at a time"

  • Blood sugar balance

  • Herbal medicine for period pain

  • Being in relationship with plants

  • Ginger and Agnus Castus/Vitex for women's health

  • Flaxseeds for hormonal balance 

  • Nettle tea

  • Siobhan's herbal online courses

Making a Ginger Decoction:

  1. Chop fresh ginger root in water and pot

  2. Pop on the lid

  3. Bring to boil

  4. Simmer for 10-15 mins

  5. Drink and store in the fridge

  6. Reheat as needed

Resources mentioned:
The Glucose Goddess
Glass food storage
Agnus Castus
Siobhan's free herbal course

Siobhan's details:
Website: www.nerdynaturopath.com
Nerdy naturopath instagram
Siobhan talks periods instagram


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