If you have an ever-growing to-do list and feel like you're running on empty, this is for you. Plants have been the basis of our medicine for many centuries, and yet we forget to fully make use of the plant world when faced with issues like stress, anxiety, and depression. The Medicine Hunter, Chris Kilham wants to change that! In this week’s episode, I am joined by Chris Kilham as we discuss plant medicine, and specifically adaptogens to help manage stress and anxiety. We also dive into cognitive decline and hormone health. Join us to discover the magic of these botanicals.  00:00 Introduction to Chris Kilham  04:11 Plant Medicine vs Conventional Medicine 05:07 Plant Medicine for Anxiety and Depression 10:22 Safety and Limitations of Plant Medicine 14:58 Accessibility of Plant Medicine 19:54 Stress and Mental Health in Indigenous Cultures 20:14 Traditional Uses of Ashwagandha 22:52 The Potency of Cacao 28:27 Psychoactive Plant Medicines 34:03 The Future of Plant Medicines 38:29 Gut Health and Fermented Foods 41:46 Brain Health and Cognitive Decline 47:28 Women's Sexual and Reproductive Health 59:11 Benefits of Tonka Dali and Ashwagandha for Women's Sexual and Reproductive Function 59:40 Effects of Toxins on Learning and Sexual/Reproductive Disorders 01:00:09 Decline in Sperm Production and Motility Due to Environmental Agents 01:01:57 Holistic Approach to Healing and Health 01:02:49 The Importance of Relationships and Love for Overall Health Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs  Head to https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-87 for the show notes. Join the Food Matters newsletter: https://www.foodmatters.com/signup/podcast Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters