Welcome to The Passionate Herbalist blog, where I share what I’ve learned on my journey through clinical herbalism, nutrition, and holistic health. My goal is to make whole-body healing easier to understand and more accessible for anyone who wants real depth, not quick fixes.
Why Your Labs Can Look Normal When You Don’t Feel Well
Ever been told your labs are “normal,” yet you know something is off? Your body will sacrifice hydration, minerals, and tissue elasticity just to protect your blood values. Bloodwork reflects survival. What you are experiencing in the NOW reflects truth. If you don’t feel well, your body is speaking and you’re not imagining it.
Why Warm Foods, Drinks, and Routines Matter in Winter
Seasonal changes affect digestion, energy, and mood. Learn why warm foods, drinks, and routines support the body in winter and why cold inputs often backfire.
Why Trauma Lives in the Body (and How Somatic Movement Helps Release It)
Trauma isn’t just stored in the mind, it lives in the body. Learn how somatic movement, gentle exercise, and nervous system regulation help release stored stress.
How to Prepare Your Body for Fasting (Especially for Ramadan)
Fasting doesn’t have to come with constant fatigue, headaches, and crashes. Learn how to support your body before and during Ramadan with simple food, hydration, rest, and lifestyle shifts.
How to Balance Your Coffee So It Doesn’t Wreck Your Nervous System
Coffee doesn’t have to wreck your nervous system. I shared a simple balanced way that makes a huge difference.
10 Healthy Eating Habits To Improve Your Digestion
When my digestion is off, everything feels off, my energy, my mood, even my skin. After years of traveling, studying holistic health, and juggling family life, I’ve learned that better digestion isn’t about strict diets or food rules. It’s about simple, everyday habits that actually support your gut and make your whole body feel better.
The Way You Breathe Might Be Stressing Your Body Out
I didn’t realize how shallow my breathing had become until learning belly breathing in school changed my digestion and stress levels almost immediately. This post breaks down why respiration is so important, how different breathing patterns affect the body, and how small shifts can make a big difference.
I Thought I Was Drinking Enough Water (Turns Out I Wasn’t Hydrated at All)
I was carrying my water bottle everywhere and still felt tired, dry, and thirsty. Turns out hydration is way more than just drinking water. Here’s what I learned about minerals, digestion, and what your body really needs to stay balanced.
Your Skin Has an Environment, Not a Type
The skincare industry makes billions convincing us that the next product will finally fix our skin. But real skin health isn’t about chasing trends or switching bottles, it’s about understanding the internal terrain your skin lives in. Once you stop treating symptoms and start supporting the environment behind them, everything changes.
Sometimes the Healthiest Thing You Can Do Is Just Go to Sleep
In a world that celebrates hustle and exhaustion, sleep is often treated like a luxury instead of a necessity. Sleep is when the body repairs, rebalances, and truly heals, supporting everything from hormones and immunity to mood and digestion. This post explores why slowing down isn’t laziness, it’s one of the foundations of real, lasting health.