SUBMITTED BY: Sharlene Bennett, Naturopath & Medical Herbalist (BHSc, AdvDip Nat, AdvDip Med Herb)
PATIENT: 41-year-old female
INITIAL PRESENTATION & KEY CLINICAL OBSERVATIONS:
Client presented with chronic stress, and a past history of depression. High prolactin levels and excessive cortisol levels with daily anxiety and feelings of overwhelm plus sleeplessness. Suspected adrenal fatigue from long-term stress and existing hormonal issues. Busy lifestyle with own business, family and relationship stress, alongside long-term stress issues. Digestive issues present around stress and appetite at time being adversely affected.
HERBAL TREATMENT
Herbal Formula (100mL weekly)
Withania 1:2 30mL
Magnolia 1:2 20mLLavender 1:2 15mL
Passionflower 1:2 20mL
Motherwort 1:2 15mL
DOSAGE: 5mL 2 - 3 x daily (and again at night to assist relaxation if required).
NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT:
B vitamins and Vitamin C supplement to help with adrenal nutrients.
High purity fish oils (to help low mood and hormonal support as an anti-inflammatory, alternating with Turmeric/Curcumin supplement) and Kawakawa and Ginger tea included or tincture drops to help digestion as needed too when stressed and feeling bloated and appetite is low.
FOLLOW-UP:
First follow up in two weeks, feeling slightly better, less anxious on a daily basis but sleeplessness still an issue.