Arianna
Herbal Support

Spagyric Tinctures


These formulas are made by my teacher. It's one of the most potent and high quality tincture lines available. Everything is crafted from fresh, wildcrafted and organic herbs in the old alchemical spagyric method (totally Hogworts).


These are my recommendations for you:


  • Motherwort: Take daily for 3-6 months to help support and reset your menstrual cycle. Consistency is key. Herbs tend to work slow and steady, be patient and give it a little time.
  • Glycemic Balance: This is to help with insulin resistance and getting your blood sugar levels back in balance. Take daily for 3-6 months. Again slow, steady consistency is key. **They are sold out at the moment, I sent an email to check when it's back in stock. I'll keep you posted.
  • Nerve Restore: This is to help with anxiety and brighten the spirits. Take for as long as you feel it's helpful. 6+ months.
  • Cramp Comfort: Keep on hand to use for the relief of menstrual cramps.

Flower Essence


Kathryn/Persephone's Path is the only person I'll buy flower essences from if I don't make them myself because of the integrity of her work. If you read the description in the link I think you'll understand why I recommend this for you right now.


Star of Bethlehem


Herbs for Tea and Cooking


These are a few herbs that I recommend integrating into foods like soup or simply making a strong tea with them. I'm linking Mountain Rose Herbs which is a reputable source, but as long as you can find organic and brightly colored dried herbs it's fine.They should still have a good aroma to them. If you're feeling adventurous, you may find some of these herbs growing along hiking trails, forests and meadows. You can pick them fresh if you come across them (just avoid sides of busy roads or polluted areas). There's a great app called PlantNet for plant identification.


  • Calendula whole flowers: Gut and liver support
  • Plantain leaf: Gut restoration
  • Nettles: Kidney and blood nourishment
  • Oregon Grape Root: Natural source of berberine, clears pathogens and parasites from the gut, stimulates the GI, helps cleanse and nourish the blood, supports the liver. Make a strong decoction simmering for at least an hour and drink a cup a day for 3-6 weeks.
Nutritional Support

Recommended Elimination

  • Caffeine (for adrenal restoration, go with Mud/Wtr (best) or a swiss water decaf from this selection). Drink in moderation with fat/food.
  • Sugar
  • Nicotine (smoking)
  • Alcohol
  • Cold beverages (only room temp or warm)
  • Processed Dairy - organic butter and ghee are good & ideal for high heat cooking + raw goat or sheep dairy are ok in moderation
  • Nut and rice milks
  • Soy
  • Raw vegetables unless mixed with a warm meal (i.e. greens like spinach, arugula, etc)
  • Bananas
  • Seed oils - stick to cold-pressed oils such as olive, avocado and pumpkin seed (don't heat these)
  • Processed salt (go with real sea salt - should look a little dirty)
  • Synthetic ingredients/chemicals of any kind including chewing gum, skincare, toothpaste and cleaning products (these are all hormone disrupters).
  • Guar gum or Xanthan gum
  • "Citric acid" or "natural flavoring" on ingredients labels. These are either gmo black mold or chemicals.

Food Recommendations

  • Bone Broth (organic beef or chicken, it should have thick jello consistency. If not don't buy it, make your own)
  • Eggs (runny yolks are best)
  • Quality Seafood
  • Quality farm fresh poultry
  • Quality farm fresh red meat (in moderation)
  • Barley
  • Millet
  • Buckwheat
  • Rice (wild, black, basmati, red, brown)
  • Quinoa
  • Legumes (lentils, aduki beans, mung beans, black beans, kidney beans, etc)
  • Steamed vegetables (beets, pumpkin, carrots, parsnips, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, spinach, etc)
  • Fermented foods (miso, sauerkraut, kombucha, etc - feel how your body responds)
  • Sweet potatoes (let sit for 12-24 hrs after baking, drops glycemic levels and supports the spleen)
  • Raw nuts (walnut, almond, pecan, pistachio, chestnut, macadamia - ideally what is local to your region)
  • Raw seeds (sunflower, black sesame, chia, flax, acorn)
  • Tahini
  • Leafy and bitter greens in combination with a warm meal: Dandelion greens, mustard greens, arugula, steamed greens such as swiss chard, beet greens, spinach, etc
  • Fennel
  • Leaks
  • Nettles (great in soups and tea)
  • Seaweed (only fresh - no additives, it's good in soup and full of minerals for the kidneys)
  • Seasonal local fruits
  • Chlorella
  • Blackstrap molasses (moderation)
  • Cold-pressed oils (olive, avocado, pumpkin, flaxseed) - these are not to be heated/cooked

Helpful Teas

  • Chamomile
  • Spearmint
  • Peppermint
  • Dandelion Root
  • Chicory Root

Notes

Overall think fresh, whole, organic foods that are local and in season. Keep it simple.
  • Farmers markets are the best place to shop for produce if that's an option.
  • For grains a shop with a big bulk section is ideal. Usually organic and more affordable.
  • Eat seasonal fruits in whole form instead of juices or dried fruit for the most part.
  • Fruit is best eaten on an empty stomach.
  • Keep your diet generally high in protein + fiber, and of course you need healthy carbs too.
  • For nuts be sure they are raw (not roasted) for the nutritional benefits and for nut butters get them fresh out of the grinder. Stores like Whole Foods or Sprouts often have the fresh almond butter that you can fill in a container straight from the grinder. Avoid nut butters that have been sitting on the shelf with all sorts of extra additives.

It makes a big difference to be relaxed while eating. Sit down, eat slowly and chew well. Connect with your food. Even better to have a table out in the sunshine when it is warm out. This is one of the most important aspects to nutrient absorption. Literally to simply enjoy the pleasure of the meal.

Lastly listen to your body more than any advice. Pay attention to what your body really wants and if something feels off, don't eat it. This may change from week to week. One day broccoli sounds delicious and a few days later it seems repulsive. This is the body communicating. Food should be feel nourishing and pleasurable in a healthy sense.

Bone Broth Recipe

Ingredients:
  • Chicken bones, skin, cartilage
  • Veggie scraps
  • Herbs and spices of choice (garlic, onion, rosemary, oregano, thyme, pepper, etc)
  • 2 handfuls of goji berries
  • 1 handful of jujube (Chinese red date)
  • 2 handfuls of nettles
  • 2 handfuls calendula
  • 1 handful burdock root
  • 1 handful dandelion root
  • A couple tablespoons of organic raw apple cider vinegar (soak the bones in cold water with vinegar for about 20 min before heating - this helps leech minerals from the bones)
  • Sea salt (wait until the end)

Instructions:
  • Put all the ingredients except salt in a big pot and fill with quality water level to the bones
  • Let sit for 20 min with the vinegar
  • Put lid on, bring barely to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer for 8-12 hours
  • Filter the broth and store in jars. Usually keeps for about a week in the fridge - the rest can go in the freezer
Suggested Practices

Circadian Rhythm Reset

Phone/screens off at sunset, avoid artificial light at night. Use chemical-free candles instead.
Go to bed as soon as you start to get tired.
Wake up naturally, ideally at dawn.
Go outside for sunrise and look at the sun when it is low on the horizon (sunrise and sunset)
Expose as much of your skin as possible to the sun when it's not at peak hours. Avoid sunglasses.

This will help balance the endocrine system. Anytime the brain is perceiving light, with the exception of red light (fire), it signals the release of cortisol into the body. This is ideal during the day when you need energy, but not at night when the body needs melatonin for rest and cellular repair. This is one of the lowest maintenance hacks to balancing hormones and building the immune system. Simply syncing with the sun.

Daily Exercise

For PCOS, low intensity cardio like hiking a mountain is better than high intensity activities like running, which boost cortisol.
Strength training is good for insulin resistance, as it puts excess testosterone to work. This can be woven into climbing steep trails. Doesn't necessarily need to be weight lifting at a gym. Anything that engages strong muscles. Overall make exercise something enjoyable, not a chore.

Eating Cycles

Start the morning with bone broth and eat a protein rich breakfast within 3 hours after sunrise. This sets the tone for your nervous system for the day.
Make lunch your biggest meal and eat it while the sun is highest and brightest - this is when digestive fire is strongest.
Eat a light and easy to digest dinner before sunset.

Magnesium Baths or Foot Soaks

One of the best ways to get magnesium into the body is through the skin. Quality magnesium flakes are easiest to absorb. This helps regulate the nervous and endocrine system.


Astrological Insight

Based on this next phase you're stepping into with travel and exploration, here are a few areas to keep aware of to stay in balance:

  • Slow, sensory-rich travel where you have access to nature/hikes, good food, movement and meal consistency. This will take a certain level of commitment to keep a steady sleep cycle and nourish your body well. Play with what works for you. This tends to the Taurus/Venus in your house of health.
  • Distribute responsibility and let go of what's not yours to hold. Think lateral leadership, instead of holding the torch for so long your arm is on fire and about to fall off. Pass it on so you can rest. This tendency to take it all on is your subconscious past patterning that keeps you stuck and unwell.
  • Cultivate curiosity over knowing. Ask questions, change your environment, engage in interesting conversations sharing new ideas with inspiring people. Think way outside the box. This is Aquarius, your true north who loves freedom and futuristic humanitarian thinking through mycelial connections.
  • Give yourself time and space to rest, relax and connect with your body.
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