Did you know there are 4 hormonal themes or “phases” that occur during a menstrual cycle every month?   Each phase has a particular hormone that is dominant and is prime for balancing every 28-30 days.  These hormones are strongly influenced by foods, supplements, herbs and self-care and can be balanced or thwarted by the simple choices that are made everyday.  For example it is ideal to support healthy estrogen production during the first half of the cycle and progesterone in …Read More

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

3 Tips to Naturally Loose Weight, Get your belly back and to balance your hormones and feel your best in the postpartum phase. After birth most women are eager to to claim their bodies back and feel good.   They are ready to feel better, look like they did before pregnancy or even address some health issues in ways they felt they were limited to addressing during pregnancy.  Things like doing a detox, loosing weight, taking certian herbs or dealing …Read More

What are the best natural remedies for treatment and prevention of the dreaded cold and flu?  What do you do about a sore throat, body aches and cough. Which remedies are safest for babies and children, and breastfeeding? Is there a secret natural cold remedy or cure? Should you get the flu shot or are there alternatives?   Is there anything else you can do to assure not getting sick this season or if you do, how can you get …Read More

More and more families aspire to have a natural birth and drug free labor. Incorporating Yoga, essential oils, homeopathy and acupressure can be tools to help you have the most natural support possible.  If you are attempting a VBAC (Natural Birth After Cesarean) or have any high risk conditions-it may necessitate where or how you will be able to have your baby (hospital, home or birth center), you still may be a candidate for a natural (induction or medication free) …Read More

Everyone wants to know how to prevent the dreaded seasonal cold and flu, sore throat, body aches and cough. Some of the questions I hear most often include: Is there a secret natural cold remedy or cure? Should you get the flu shot or are there alternatives?   Is there anything else you can do to assure not getting sick this season or if you do, how can you get over it quickly?  Are there natural antibiotics and antivirals I …Read More

Probiotics 101, The Basics Probiotics as supplements have been touted as a “cure all” for digestive issues, regularity, immune support, quelling yeast, diarrhea and regulating brain chemistry, even the most mainstream of doctors are recommending them for their patients.  If you have been into natural medicine for a while or are just getting your feet wet, you have undoubtedly heard about probiotics. The truth is they are a core aspect of health and recent research supports the many beneficial claims. …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