Herbcast The Mind-Heart Connection: Adaptogens & Nervines for Emotional & Cardiovascular Health with Vilma Matuleviciute
Nov 15, 2024
In this insightful discussion, Vilma Matuleviciute, an experienced herbalist and naturopath from Ireland, highlights the vital link between emotional health and cardiovascular wellness. She shares how herbs like hawthorn and motherwort can soothe both heart and mind. The dialogue covers the unique challenges of herbalism in Ireland post-Brexit, the significance of tailored dietary changes, and the role of adaptogens in managing stress for post-menopausal women. Prepare to explore a holistic approach to heart health that connects body, mind, and spirit.
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Dual Role Of The Herbalist
- Vilma Matuleviciute emphasises two-fold herbalist contribution: physiological tissue support and deep listening to patients.
- She argues presence and extended consultation time are crucial for heart health beyond mechanistic medical care.
Use Gentle Plans With Medicated Patients
- Work gently with herbs when patients are on serious cardiac medications and prioritise simple dietary changes.
- Start with small, manageable changes and favour food-based strategies where herb–drug interactions are risky.
Emotion Shapes Circulatory Patterns
- Emotional states like anger and frustration congest the body and raise blood pressure via tension and breath-holding.
- Vilma links these patterns to a temperament that benefits from nervines and liver-supportive bitters.