How can you work with herbs to rebalance your menstrual cycle? There are many powerful herbs that help heal menstrual cramps and restore balance to the body, but there are 5 amazing herbs that truly create transformation in women's health. Herbs have been used by cultures for thousands of years to help heal. The innate wisdom of herbs and the human body are incredibly complimentary and together, there are amazing opportunities for restoration and rebalancing. In this podcast

“CBD is the abbreviation for cannabidiol, one of the many cannabinoids, or chemical compounds, found in marijuana and hemp. You're probably already familiar with THC, which is another compound found in the cannabis plant. But unlike THC, CBD is not psychoactive.” So if CBD is not psychoactive, how does it work and why is it healing? Well, CBD is a compound that can be taken orally or used topically. It can come in the form of edibles, tinctures, suppositories, lotions, salves

Ashwagandha is an incredible plant! Most commonly found in India and North Africa. The berries and roots are used to make powerful medicine. “Ashwagandha is one of the most important herbs in Ayurveda, a form of alternative medicine based on Indian principles of natural healing. ... "Ashwagandha" is Sanskrit for "smell of the horse," which refers to both its unique smell and ability to increase strength.” This powerful herb is considered an adaptogen, which means it can stabi

If you follow me on Instagram, then you likely remember me sharing that in February, I officially cut out coffee. In the last year I had become pretty addicted to coffee and while I was purchasing high quality organic coffee and making it in my french press, I innately knew that it was not serving my body. So I chose to remove coffee from my diet. One of the biggest struggles I had after removing coffee was craving something warm and comforting first thing in the morning. Whi

With spring in full swing and summer approaching, it’s important to get outside in nature to appreciate the changing seasons but it's also an opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment and ecosystem. Planting a garden not only benefits you and your family but ultimately benefit the bees. Because bee populations have dramatically decreased worldwide, it’s up to us to help! Luckily, there are certain herbs and flowers known to attract bees that we can easily find

There are so many different types of mushrooms out there! These fascinating fungi have the ability to be poisonous and harmful or a nutritional superfood that’s actually delicious! Each species has its own unique health benefits that support a variety of functions. Not only are they unique in health benefits but also in the way they look! Nature sure is amazing! These whole foods can be eaten raw, cooked, or conveniently consumed in powder form. A company whose mission I stro

Turmeric is a spice and medicinal herb that has been used in India for thousands of years. Turmeric is responsible for giving curry it’s a yellow color. Turmeric is made up of compounds called curcuminoids, and Curcumin is the most important one because of it’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Using Turmeric spice in foods is not enough to reap the full benefits because the Curcumin content is pretty low. To reap full benefits, it is best to take a Turmeric suppl

Cold and allergy season can leave us feeling physically and mentally weak with low-energy and desperate to feel healthy and normal again. Instead of reaching for the medicine bottle, I like to reach for natural remedies! Natural remedies come in the forms of herbs or whole foods. Yes, there is a time and place for OTC or prescription medication. But if the option to get relief or benefits from a natural source is available, that can be preferred. Herbs and whole foods hold al

Herbal medicine is one of the easiest ways to support the health of our bodies! While there are many different types of herbal medicine, including tinctures, decoctions, salves, boluses and steams, drinking your medicine in the form of a tea is one of the simplest and nourishing ways to enjoy it. Teas are incredibly simple to make at home or you can buy these herbs below in the form of a tea at your local health food store. It is always much cheaper to make your own tea bags

There are so many lovely and nourishing herbs in the world that have been used for centuries by midwives, medicine women and herbalists. There is truly so much wisdom to be learned by connecting with the plants of the world. And so many of them go unnoticed everyday. Most of us have probably 15 or so medicinal herbs in our yards, we just might not know it! With my clients that I see for physical and emotional support, I find that here is one herb that I always come back to. I