FD Naturales

Certified & Licensed Herbalist & Holistic Wellness Specialist | Helping busy professionals stop paying for success with their health.

[FD Naturales @NaturalesFd]

What happens when you’re performing well at work but your body is quietly falling apart? We celebrate promotions, deadlines and career growth but we rarely talk about the physical and mental cost of maintaining them.
Your body is your career infrastructure.
Ignore its maintenance and everything eventually slows down.

[FD Naturales @NaturalesFd]

Dealing with hormonal acne? Get any of these herbs:
Stinging nettle
Burdock root
Chamomile

Make some paste and apply topically. 1 teaspoon brewed or infused as tea also
#acne #hormones

[FD Naturales @NaturalesFd]

Any time I feel like taking tea with milk, these are my healthy options:
Lemongrass
Dates seed powder
Ashwagandha root
Cacao powder

Once I have any of these, I just add my coconut or almond milk and I am good to go

This way, I don’t worry about feeding my body with what it doesn’t need

[FD Naturales @NaturalesFd]

Absolutely true🙌🙌🙌

[ChiefHerbalist @HerbalistChief]

Most cultures that live long do not prioritize Western medicine.

[FD Naturales @NaturalesFd]

Taking green smoothie daily will give you most of these vitamins if not all

[James DiNicolantonio @drjamesdinic]

VITAMINS FOR EVERY SYMPTOM

1. Fatigue - Vitamin B12
(Deficiency can lead to anemia)

2. Weak immunity - Vitamin C
(Supports immune function)

3. Hair fall - Biotin (Vitamin B7)

4. Dry skin - Vitamin E

5. Poor vision at night - Vitamin A
(Deficiency causes night blindness.)

[Mark Hyman, M.D. @drmarkhyman]

ADHD is usually treated as a problem in the brain. But what if some of the factors making it harder to focus, regulate your mood, or manage your symptoms are actually coming from somewhere else in your body?

By understanding the connections between diet, gut health, inflammation, nutrients, hormones, and brain function.

0:00 Understanding ADHD through a functional medicine lens
3:00 Sponsor: Function
3:07 The gut-brain axis and ADHD
7:09 Case study: Severe behavioral issues and functional medicine approach
10:55 Nutritional deficiencies and the microbiome in ADHD
13:07 Microbiome’s impact on attention and focus
15:57 Neurotransmitters, gut health, and intestinal permeability
21:23 Modern diet, nutrient deficiencies, and ADHD symptoms
26:34 Common nutrient deficiencies and their impact
31:00 Functional medicine strategies and personalized treatment plans
37:32 Rapid fire Q&A on ADHD and diet
43:26 Key takeaways: Diet, brain health, and functional medicine outcomes
44:48 Next steps: Working with practitioners and not suffering needlessly

[FD Naturales @NaturalesFd]

Live today by 6pm on YouTube @fdnaturaleswellnesslab talking about stress and how to effectively navigate stress before it overwhelms you

#stress #longevity #wellness #holistichealth

[FD Naturales @NaturalesFd]

What's your go-to comfort food when you are stressed? Please don't tell me it is cereal😆 #fertility #women #longevity

[FD Naturales @NaturalesFd]

Blood sugar stability is key for hormone balance. Spiking your insulin with sugary breakfast can confuse your reproductive hormones. Instead, think healthy fat + protein + fiber to start your day #fertility #women #men

[FD Naturales @NaturalesFd]

Avocado is a powerhouse. Monosaturated fats keep your hormone production stable and reduce inflammation. This is essential for a fertile environment #fertility #women #men

[FD Naturales @NaturalesFd]

Men, switch from tight underwear to looser boxer shorts to keep scrotal temperature optimal for sperm health. Fertility matters for you too #fertility #men

[FD Naturales @NaturalesFd]

Stress doesn't just affect your mood. It can disrupt your ovulation. Your body is smart and intelligent. If it feels it is in danger (high stress levels), it prioritises survival over reproduction #fertility #women

[FD Naturales @NaturalesFd]

Fertility is not a switch you flip. It is a garden you cultivate months before you want to plant a seed. Focus on nourishing your body. #fertility #women

[FD Naturales @NaturalesFd]

Fertility is not a switch you flip. It is a garden you cultivate months before you want to plant a seed. Focus on nourishing your body now. #FertilityJourney

[FD Naturales @NaturalesFd]

If you are using castor oil for fibroids, you need to read this

[Barbara Oneill @BarbaraOneillAU]

CASTOR OIL HEALS TISSUE
DEEPER THAN ANY CREAM —
BUT 95% APPLY IT WRONG

1. Castor oil penetrates 3 inches into tissue within 20 minutes — but only cold-pressed, hexane-free oil, never processed.

2. Apply castor oil at 9 PM (bedtime) — your skin absorption rates triple during sleep when pores are most open.

3. Never apply castor oil on broken skin — it pulls toxins into the bloodstream too fast and causes flu-like symptoms.

4. Castor oil packs are for liver detox; castor oil rubs are for joint pain — different application methods, different results.

5. Pair castor oil with a heating pad — heat increases penetration depth by 70% compared to cold application.

6. Castor oil works best on the lower right abdomen (liver area) — that's where lymphatic drainage is most concentrated.

7. Cycle castor oil packs: 3 days on, 4 days off — your skin becomes impermeable with daily use and stops absorbing.

[FD Naturales @NaturalesFd]

EGCG is such a powerhouse

[Kristie Leong M.D. @DrKristieLeong]

Your brain may have another reason to like green tea.

In a study of nearly 9,000 older adults, drinking more green tea was linked with fewer cerebral white-matter lesions - MRI changes associated with vascular brain aging.

And the evidence goes beyond one study: habitual green tea intake has also been associated with a lower risk of cognitive impairment.

Why? Catechins such as EGCG have intriguing antioxidant and neuroprotective effects - although much of the mechanistic evidence still comes from laboratory studies.

One important distinction:

🍵 Brew the tea. Don’t assume more concentrated = better.

Green tea beverages have a strong safety record, while concentrated green tea extracts have occasionally been linked to liver injury.

Your brain-health habit might already be sitting in your mug.

#BrainHealth
#GreenTea

[FD Naturales @NaturalesFd]

Walking is one of the most underrated yet simple wellness habits anyone can incorporate into their daily lives

[Kristie Leong M.D. @DrKristieLeong]

One of the best things you can do after a meal isn’t another supplement.

A 10‑minute walk after eating is one of the most powerful, evidence-backed ways to transform your gut health, yet most people skip it because it feels “too simple” to matter.

Walking during the window right after a meal can reduce reflux, ease bloating, move waste through your colon, and even improve blood sugar control, all in the time it takes to scroll your phone.

Action Plan:

If your digestion feels sluggish or unpredictable, test it for yourself. Take a 10‑minute walk after your next meal and track how your body responds for three days. Small habit, big shift.

#GutHealth
#DigestiveHealth

[FD Naturales @NaturalesFd]

The 20-20-20 rule for eye strain:
Every 20 minutes look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
Save your eyes even as a busy professional 😊
#wellness #health #CareerGrowth #EmployeeWellness

[FD Naturales @NaturalesFd]

Stress doesn't and will never disappear but our capacity to handle it can increase
#wellness #health #CareerGrowth #EmployeeWellness

[FD Naturales @NaturalesFd]

I look forward to the day when nature and herbs will be embraced in their entirety.

I look forward to the day when herbs will be fully accepted as part of mainstream medicine.

I look forward to the day Africans will recognise herbs as the first line of treatment for lifestyle diseases.

I look forward to the day when traditional African medicine is taught with the same respect as modern pharmacology.

I look forward to the day when every household keeps a basic herbal first-aid kit as normal practice.

I look forward to the day when doctors and herbalists work side by side without competition or stigma.

I look forward to the day when research funding for African medicinal plants matches their true potential.

I look forward to the day when “natural” is no longer seen as alternative, but as foundational.

I look forward to the day when young Africans proudly study and preserve the healing knowledge of their ancestors.

I look forward to the day when wellness begins with the plants that have always grown on our soil.
#wellness #health #herbalmedicine #herbs