Natural Remedies for Mental and Emotional Health

A self-care guide to treating mental, emotional, and neurological conditions. Mental health and emotional well-being are just as important as physical health. And like physical health, there are many simple ways to improve and support mental wellness with the healing power of herbs and other holistic remedies and practices. In this comprehensive guide to natural methods to maintain a healthy mind, herbalist Brigitte Mars and natural health expert Chrystle Fiedler explore many common mental health concerns and stress-related issues—such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, anger, insomnia, brain fog, and trauma—and share remedies and practices to address and heal their root causes. Citing recent medical studies, they examine the influence of diet and nutrition on mental health concerns and explore the benefits of specific foods, herbs, supplements, essential oils, and self-care techniques like acupressure, massage, and color therapy. The authors also explore holistic practices and treatments for moving through grief, breaking free from addiction, working with ADHD and epilepsy, supporting chronic conditions like bipolar disorder, PTSD, and Parkinson’s disease, and recovering from traumatic brain injury (TBI) and stroke. Presenting a wealth of holistic self-care therapies for mental well-being, emotional balance, and neurological health, this guide enables each of us to heal the mind and nurture the soul, two essential keys to a happy, joyful life.

Brigitte Mars, AHG, is an herbalist and nutritional expert for more than fifty years, is a founding member of the American Herbalists Guild and teaches herbal medicine at Naropa University. An international lecturer, she is the author of several books, including Addiction-Free Naturally, and the creator of the app iPlant. She lives in Boulder, Colorado.

Foreword by Rosemary Gladstar Introduction A Holistic Approach to Mental and Emotional Well-Being 1 PART REBALANCING Supporting Mental Health and the Brain 1Stress 2 Anxiety 3 Fear 4 Anger 5 Low Mood and Depression PART 2 RESILIENCE Supporting Psychological and Neurological Disorders and Neurodiversity 6 Addiction 7 Eating Disorders 8 Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder 9 Epilepsy 10 Multiple Sclerosis 11 Parkinson’s Disease 12 Stroke and Brain Injury 13 ADHD PART 3 RESTORATION Addressing Common Factors in Mental and Emotional Imbalance 14 Insomnia and Sleep Disorders 15 Fatigue 16 Chronic Pain 17 Grief 18 Trauma PART 4 REVITALIZATION Boosting Mental and Emotional Health 19 Enhancing Cognition and Memory 20 Cultivating Joy and Happiness PART 5 REMEDIES Therapies and Herbs to Support Mental and Emotional Health 21 Holistic Therapies: From A to Z 22 Essential Herbs 23 Essential Nutrients Resources Bibliography Acknowledgments Index About the Authors