#77 Adaptogens, The HPA Axis & Your Nervous System

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#77 Adaptogens, The HPA Axis & Your Nervous System

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May 9, 2021

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This week is a solo session where I dive into my fave herbs; Adaptogens! You'll learn; What Adaptogens Are What is the HPA axis Regulating the stress response & the different types of stress Why Adaptogens are so valuable to our wellbeing A break down of some of my fave adaptogens & how to utilise them in your every day Use for 10% off your Teelixir orders too honeys!

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