Hello
I have a 3 year old and a 4 month old. I often feel light headed and also suffer from anxiety (feeling lightheaded and like I'm going to pass out). Before I was pregnant the feeling seemed to coincide with my menstrual cycle (get worse as my period got closer). I'm exclusively nursing my 4 month but have had 2 periods since she was born and I seem to be feeling lightheaded again (I am also more anxious since she's born though, it probably was a little better while I was pregnant).
My chiropractor suggested I take Yellow Dock root as a blood cleanser .. he says my brain isn't getting enough oxygen. Is it safe to take while breastfeeding? I searched your site and couldn't find anything. Thank you very much for any advice or information you may have.
Hello,
Yes, yellow dock is safe to take while pregnant and breastfeeding. Yellow dock is a good ally for blood issues and an easy to absorb source of iron which may well be causing you to feel light headed. If not doing so already, incorporate cooked nettles and dandelion greens, salads with fresh chickweed and make sure to drink herbal infusions daily - especially nettles and oatstraw.
The oatstraw infusion, along with being loaded with vitamins and minerals to assist in maintaining strong health, is also nice at calming frayed nerves. I would use motherwort tincture, 5-10 drops in a glass of water as needed for those times when the anxiety hits you. You certainly have a lot going on with a 3 year old and an infant! No wonder you may be feeling a bit overwhelmed. I know it's so hard, but you do have to try and rest as well when they are down. Just let us know if you need anything else.
blessings,
Kim
Wise Woman Team
Hi,
Sounds good. Infusions are a large part of the foundation of Susun's work and we drink them everyday. Easy to make, inexpensive and taken daily, they can really help to build up overall health. I know that you are extremely busy with the young ones, but I did want to let you know that Susun is offering a free online course that deals with herbal infusions along with other aspects of the Wise Woman Tradition. I'll give you the link for the course at ning. You can access the lessons (which are in PDF format so you can save them to your computer for reading at your convenience) and if you create an account, you can also participate in discussions. But at the very least, download the lessons as part of your reading... Scroll down a bit and you will find them right above Susun's video. Have a lovely weekend yourself. :)
http://wisewomanuniversity.ning.com/group/nourishingherbalinfusions
blessings,
Kim
Wise Woman Team
Thanks - this answered my question about yellow dock and nursing!
Posted by: Serena | July 11, 2011 at 10:53 AM