Takotsubo—“stress-load” cardiomyopathy—proves that overload is physiological, not poetic. When 80–90 % of cases occur in women who carry most unpaid work, the cure isn’t self-help; it’s systemic balance. Honour, in scripture and science, was never meant to look like exhaustion.
Explore the pivotal yet often overlooked contributions of women in the development of botany and herbal medicine, highlighting figures like Priscilla Wakefield and Jane Colden who cultivated the roots of plant science.
Herbal medicine isn’t a relic — it’s a rising force in community care. This review unpacks why UK residents still rely on plant healing, and why modern systems struggle to accept it.
Medical research has historically underrepresented female physiology, leading to gaps in understanding. Addressing this disparity is crucial for developing effective treatments and improving women’s health outcomes.