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Feeling Wired & Tired? My Favorite Natural Tools to Feel Calm
Published about 1 month ago • 5 min read
Stress Less: Natural Tools for Anxiety & Building Stress Resilience
Hello Reader,
Whether you’re a parent juggling new school routines, a student gearing up for a fresh semester, or just someone feeling that late‑summer rush, this time of year can feel overwhelming.
This feeling of stress is totally normal! Seasonal shifts and back-to-school energy naturally add to our mental load, disrupt sleep, and spike our stress response. But here’s the good news: you can build real, lasting stress resilience, naturally.
As a naturopathic doctor, I see every day how stress doesn’t just live in the mind; it can ripple into hormones, digestion, skin, and sleep. The key isn’t to avoid stress (which is impossible!), it’s to support your body so it can adapt, recover, and keep you feeling grounded.
Here are some of my favorite tools to help you stay calm and steady this August:
🍄 Adaptogens: Herbs that help your body adapt to stress
Adaptogens are special plants that gently support your body’s stress response system. Instead of forcing relaxation, they help your body respond more evenly to daily stressors.
✅ Ashwagandha Complex – calming for busy minds and can gently support sleep ✅ Rhodiola Adoptogenic Blend – helpful when you need more focus and stamina, especially on hectic mornings ✅ Tulsi (Holy Basil) Tea – a simple, caffeine-free ritual that soothes frazzled nerves
Why it matters: When used consistently, adaptogens can help smooth out the highs and lows that come with a packed fall schedule.
🧠 Nutrient support: Because stress burns through your reserves
When life feels hectic, your body uses more of certain nutrients, especially B vitamins and magnesium, which are crucial for mood regulation and energy.
✅ Methylated B-Complex – supports balanced mood, nervous system function & steady energy ✅ Magnesium Glycinate – my favorite form for calming the body and easing into sleep. This particular magnesium has helped my patients sleep through the night.
Tip: Pairing these nutrients with whole foods creates an even stronger foundation for emotional balance.
🧘♀️ Mindful moments: Quick daily resets that train resilience
Daily mindfulness isn’t just trendy, it retrains your nervous system to come back to calm more quickly.
✅ Insight Timer – free guided meditations for anxiety, focus & better sleep ✅ Breathwrk – easy, science-backed breathing exercises that shift you from “fight-or-flight” to calm in minutes ✅ Calm – beautifully designed for morning intentions or evening wind-down rituals
Why it matters: Even 5 minutes a day teaches your body it’s safe to slow down, lowering cortisol over time.
🍵 Simple daily habits that really move the needle:
Start mornings with natural light exposure (supports healthy cortisol rhythms)
Swap that third coffee for calming herbal tea
Move your body daily, even gentle stretching helps
Unplug from screens before bed to protect your sleep quality
Consistency is key to managing stress and staying calm when the world around you feels unsteady. These simple changes to your day can prove invaluable to your overall health.
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🌿 One of my favorite supplements to recommend to support blood sugar, hormones, and gut health is berberine.
Sometimes nicknamed “nature’s metformin”, berberine has been shown to:
Support healthy blood sugar + steady energy
Improve insulin sensitivity (helpful for PCOS + metabolism)
I am so excited to announce that I have joined the Oasis Health and Medicine team in Encinitas starting Thursday, July 3.
I joined Dr. Pedi Mirdamadi, ND, Dr. Dan Sullivan, ND, and Dr. Chelsea Azarcon, ND at Oasis, and I have brought my knowledge and love of women's wellness and hormones, and skin and digestive health to the Oasis team.
I am eager and excited to expand my reach to the Oasis community and I welcome you to make an appointment with me so we can get to the root causes of your symptoms and have you feeling your best again.
I will still be keeping my schedules and seeing patients at Olympus Movement in Vista, CA (Mon and Wed) and The Adapt Lab in Solana Beach, CA (Tues). I am just adding another location to fill up my Thursday schedule. I am truly blessed having to expand my schedule to accommodate the demand of new patients who wish to see me.
*Please note, I am no longer taking patients at The Adapt Lab on Friday afternoons*
Although I am a doctor, I may not be your doctor. The information contained within the pages of this site is for educational purposes only and should not be used to treat conditions. Please consult with your doctor before implementing any of the treatments, diets, supplements, etc. mentioned in this newsletter.
Naturopathic Doctor | Healthy Hormones + Glowing Skin
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