When I see a new female client, I ask for lots of information about her menstrual cycle: Is it regular? Does she track it? Is the bleeding heavy with painful cramps? Does she experience PMS symptoms or migraines? Irregular cycles are common, but that's not always...
We can get some powerful clues about our health from our appearance. Skin conditions such as acne, eczema, and rashes can reveal deficiencies or even offer clues about how well your digestive tract and detox systems are functioning. Thinning hair and weak nails can...
Essential oils are plant extracts that are super concentrated and capture the plant's scent and beneficial properties. These oils can have many therapeutic properties from aromatherapy and relaxation to support for digestion and even hormone balance. While I do not...
I adore chocolate mousse, but the traditional version contains eggs and dairy, two foods to which I react unfavorably. Dairy is a very common food sensitivity and responsible for bloating, gas, acne, and congestion. Adverse reactions to eggs are also pretty common due...
When I first heard about using a menstrual cup 10+ years ago, my initial thought was, 'what a big ole mess.' The cup is worn internally during menstruation and collects your flow rather than absorbing it like a tampon. I had images of unfortunate removal that could...
Candida overgrowth is one of the most common gut infections I encounter in my practice, and I receive numerous emails daily with questions about how to best treat it. It's a tough one to tackle. Before you embark on a candida cleanse, make sure you avoid these six...
If you're living the natural life and have dumped your toxic cleaning products and cosmetics, you've no doubt come across "no poo" or "low poo" non toxic methods of hair care. No poo means ditching your commercial shampoos and conditioners and cleansing your hair with...
It seems pretty straight forward, right? Most of us women put a great deal of energy into preventing pregnancy. Then when the time is right, we know the rules and expect a positive pregnancy test. But it may not always be that swift or simple. I work with many women...
Painful periods and bad PMS are two of the biggest issues I help women overcome. Periods happen every month (for most of us -- if not, read this post), and you're going to deal with it until you reach your 50s (again, for most of us), so why not make your period...
I don't think there's a worse feeling than being at war with your hormones. I know-- I've been there. Once upon a time I was struggling with hypothyroidism, low female hormone levels, and adrenal fatigue. That's a triple whammy. I was tired, stressed out, anxious,...
I was a hippie in college and very proud of my vegetarian diet. I started shunning animal products at age 15, and after living on rice and ramen for a while (which left me severely anemic), I decided to get "healthy" and include whole grains, legumes, and plenty of...
If you have dry skin, I have a solution for you! This anti-aging skin cream is easy to make at home, quickly absorbed, and so nourishing. Testimonial from Reader: I started using your natural face care regimen (including your DIY skin cream) 2 days ago, and today...