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Judyta Zyrek BSc Hons Herbal Medicine, qualified Medical Herbalist practising at Body Balanced Clinic.

🌙 Herbal rituals for women’s wellness
🌿 Handcrafted in London using organic herbs
✨ Teas · Bath Rituals · Crystals · Incense
Guided by the Moon, rooted in nature 🌕 For more details, please visit my website
http://www.earthwiseherbal.com/

15/01/2026

When we talk about stress and sleep, it helps to move away from the idea of “calming” the nervous system and instead think about nourishing it.

The nervous system becomes tired after long periods of stress, especially in winter when light is low and the body naturally slows. Gentle, consistent support often works better than trying to suppress symptoms.

Herbs like lemon balm, skullcap, oats, holy basil, and chamomile have long histories of traditional use for nervous system support, and many are now being explored through modern research. Studies suggest lemon balm and skullcap may support relaxation through GABA pathways, oats may help nourish and restore when stress leads to depletion, and holy basil may support the body’s stress response over time. Chamomile has been studied for its ability to support mild anxiety and sleep quality.

These herbs don’t force the nervous system to switch off. They help create the conditions in which the body can regulate itself again, especially when paired with warmth, regular meals, lower evening light, and steady routines.

Winter care works best when it’s gentle 🌿🕯️

14/01/2026

In winter, it's very important to get restful sleep.

Evening rituals help signal to the nervous system that it’s time to slow down. A warm cup of tea, familiar herbs, dimmer light. Small cues that tell the body it can rest.

This night-time blend is part of that rhythm for me. Herbs traditionally used to encourage calm, support digestion after the day, and help the body unwind gently, without force.

Sleep isn’t something to chase.
It arrives more easily when the evening feels kind 🌿🕯️Available online link in the bio

13/01/2026

If falling asleep feels difficult right now, supporting melatonin gently can be more helpful than worrying about cortisol.

Melatonin is influenced by evening light, routine, and nourishment. Some foods, like tart cherries, oats, bananas, nuts, and kiwi, naturally support sleep rhythms. Herbs such as chamomile, lemon balm, linden, passionflower, and lavender have long been used to encourage calm and rest.

These aren’t quick fixes. But paired with dimmer evenings, warmth, and consistent rituals, they help the body settle naturally.

Winter sleep doesn’t need optimisation.
It needs softness 🌿🕯️

12/01/2026

Blue Monday has a reputation for being the “most depressing day of the year,” but the truth is simpler and kinder.

Mid-January is a convergence of low light, colder weather, disrupted routines, and nervous systems still recovering from December. Feeling flat, tired, or unmotivated isn’t a personal failure. It’s a seasonal response.

Mood support in winter doesn’t need big fixes or forced positivity. Small, steady inputs matter more. Light, warmth, nourishment, repetition, and rest all help the body feel safe enough for mood to lift naturally.

If today feels heavy, let it be small. One warm drink. One gentle moment. One less thing asked of yourself.

That’s enough 🕯️🌿

10/01/2026

Winter energy asks for a different approach.

With lower light levels and slower rhythms, the body naturally conserves energy. Supporting vitality in this season isn’t about stimulation or pushing through fatigue, but about warming, nourishing and steadying the system.

Herbs traditionally used for winter energy often reflect this wisdom.
Ginseng is valued for resilience and stamina over time.
Green tea offers gentle alertness and focus.
Lemongrass and ginger bring warmth and movement, supporting digestion and circulation.
Nettle is often included for its nourishing, mineral-rich qualities.

Together, these herbs support energy in a way that feels grounded rather than forced.

This tea is part of my winter rhythm. Something to sip when the day needs clarity, warmth and steadiness, without overstimulation.

Support first. Energy follows 🌿🫖Available at our online store link in the bio

08/01/2026

Winter energy is quieter.

Lower light levels, colder temperatures and slower mornings all affect how alert we feel. This isn’t a lack of motivation. It’s physiology.

Instead of forcing energy with constant stimulation, winter asks for support: regular sleep, morning light, warmth, hydration and gentle movement. When the body feels safe and steady, energy follows.

January doesn’t need intensity.
It needs rhythm 🌿

Save this for slower mornings and check our herbal tea blends 🍵

07/01/2026

Gentle digestion support in winter looks different.

Cold weather naturally slows digestion, and the body often responds best to warmth, familiarity and calm rhythms, rather than harsh resets or restriction. This is where simple herbal blends and soft rituals can be deeply supportive.

Chamomile brings ease and softness, often chosen when the body feels tense or overstimulated.
Cardamom and cinnamon add gentle warmth, traditionally used to support digestion and circulation during colder months.
Meadowsweet has a long history of being used for comfort after meals.
Dandelion root offers grounding depth, often included in winter blends for its nourishing, steady nature.

Together, these herbs create a tea that feels warming, comforting and supportive without being overpowering.

More than the herbs themselves, it’s the ritual that matters. Sitting down. Drinking something warm. Letting the nervous system slow before asking the body to digest.

This isn’t about fixing digestion.
It’s about supporting it kindly.

A soft ritual. A warm cup. A moment to settle 🌿Shop for our Digestion Tea link in the bio.

06/01/2026

The gut, immune system and sleep don’t work separately. They’re part of the same conversation inside the body.

Around 70% of immune function is associated with the gut, and the gut communicates constantly with the brain through the nervous system. When sleep is disrupted, digestion can suffer. When digestion is stressed, sleep often follows.

In winter, lower light levels, changes in routine and increased stress can affect all three at once. This isn’t a sign that something is wrong. It’s a seasonal response.

Supporting the body with regular sleep, warm meals, hydration and calming evening rituals helps these systems work together, gently and consistently.

January doesn’t need extremes.
It needs support 🌿
Check my Digestion Tea in the bio

05/01/2026

This January, I’m choosing a 75 Soft Challenge.
Not as a rulebook, but as a framework for care.

For me, that means prioritising sleep, hydration, and simple daily nourishment. Reading a little each day. Staying off social media late at night. Moving my body regularly, but gently. Creating space for myself without needing a reason.

It also means keeping things realistic. Easy routines. Repeatable habits. And kindness on the days life doesn’t cooperate.

This isn’t about becoming someone new.
It’s about supporting who I already am, especially in winter.

If you’re craving structure without pressure, you’re welcome to take this and make it your own 🤍

03/01/2026

Tonight’s Full Moon is the Wolf Moon.
A winter moon that reminds us of instinct, endurance, and the quiet strength it takes to move through the darker months.

With this moon in Cancer, emotions may feel closer to the surface. There’s an invitation here to slow down, stay close to home, and tend to what feels tender rather than pushing it away.

This isn’t a night for big plans or bold intentions. It’s a night for warmth, rest, and gentle release. A candle, a warm drink, a few honest words written down and then set aside.

Winter doesn’t ask us to rush. It asks us to listen.
Let this moon hold you for a moment 🌕

02/01/2026

Slow living isn’t an aesthetic. It’s a strategy for staying well.

It’s about choosing rhythms that your body can maintain not just for a week, but for years. January is a natural invitation into this way of living. Light is low, energy turns inward, and the nervous system asks for steadiness after December’s intensity.

Long-term nourishment comes from simple, repeatable choices: warmth over stimulation, consistency over intensity, rhythm over pressure. These small decisions build resilience quietly, without drama or burnout.

Slow living doesn’t mean doing nothing. It means doing what supports you, again and again, until it becomes second nature.

If you’re feeling the urge to slow down this month, trust it.
Your body is asking wisely.

Save this as a reminder for the days you feel rushed 🌿🕯️

01/01/2026

January is not a month for reinvention.
It’s a month for slow living.

Culturally, we’re taught that January should be sharp, disciplined and productive. But seasonally and biologically, January is a yin month. Energy is lower. Digestion is slower. Sleep needs increase. Motivation often softens. None of this is failure. It’s winter physiology doing exactly what it’s meant to do.

This is why January should focus on these key points:

Instead of restriction, the focus is nourishment.
Instead of stimulation, the focus is steadiness.
Instead of urgency, the focus is rhythm.

Herbs traditionally used in winter often reflect this wisdom. Adaptogens are valued not for quick energy, but for helping the body respond to stress more steadily over time. Warming spices and roots support digestion and circulation, helping the body feel safe in the cold. Mineral-rich infusions are chosen not to “detox”, but to replenish after months of giving.

Astrologically, January mirrors this slow beginning. Early January carries reflective lunar energy, ideal for release and emotional care. The mid-month New Moon invites gentle intention setting rather than drastic change. Only later in the month does forward momentum naturally return.

January isn’t asking you to overhaul your life.
It’s asking you to listen.

To notice what feels supportive.
To honour rest without guilt.
To choose warmth over willpower.

If this month feels quiet, heavy, or slower than expected, you are not behind. You are in season.

Save this as your January reminder. Let the year unfold gently 🌑🌿

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