5 Tips to Naturally Heal During the Postpartum Phase Do you know how to naturally heal and support your body during the postpartum phase? Healing from the birth, adjusting to a new sleep cycle, getting back in shape, breastfeeding or addressing health challenges that existed before or during pregnancy are some of the concerns most moms have.  This post birth phase sets the foundation for physical, mental and emotional well being for years to come. The 3 trimesters of the …Read More

Probiotics Safely Remedy Health Issues Experienced by Women, Children and Infants If you have been into natural medicine for a while or are just getting your feet wet, you have undoubtedly heard about probiotics.  Touted as a “cure all” for digestive issues, constipation, immune support, quelling yeast, diarrhea and regulating brain chemistry, even the most mainstream of doctors are recommending them for their patients.  Research supports the many of the beneficial claims.   According to Chinese Medicine, the health of the …Read More

The adrenal glands sit atop the kidneys and secrete adrenaline and cortisol in response to stress. Adrenal fatigue occurs when your adrenal glands cannot adequately meet the demands of stress anymore. Stress hormones regulate energy production and fat storage, sugar metabolisim, immune function, heart rate, muscle tone, and other processes that enable you to maintain health. Physical, emotional, or psychological stress is all the same to the body-in fact psycological stress could be even worse. Over-stimulation of your adrenals can …Read More

I got a phone call on a Tuesday morning. It was like many I have heard before. “ Hi my name is Lynn, I got your info from my friend– she said you might be able to help me in some problems I have been having for the past year. My doctors think I may have an autoimmune disorder. They can’t find anything conclusive after running lot’s of tests, but I have lots of issues with my skin and digestion. I’m, really scared. I have …Read More

A hands on way to love your baby! In many cultures, infant massage is a vital part of welcoming babies into the world because of it’s many health benefits.  When my boys were babies, they loved their special massage time with mom.  They responded positively to the physical attention while the massage enhanced their health, digestion and feelings of love and security. Its easy, fun, safe and will add about 15-20 minutes to your daily routine.  Its great for all care …Read More

Most people wonder just how acupuncture and other methods actually work and what happens during a session.  For many of my patients the need to know is replaced by trust and I can appreciate that because too often the relationship of doctor patient has been on of a surrender of power.  We are attempting to change and shift the way things have been done. Like many things in nature, your body is a beautiful complicated puzzle.  At the core of …Read More