During this unprecedented time, many of the people I work with are struggling with similar things:  how to stay healthy, what to do if you get sick, how to keep their pantries stocked with nourishing foods, and how to manage stress.  Many women are in the middle of...

For a better night's sleep, Mother Nature knows best I often work with clients who have tried herbs for sleep without any effect.  The problem isn’t that herbs don’t work, but that the right herb wasn’t used for that person’s particular sleep pattern. There are any...

Can herbs boost your mood and lift depression? Even though herbs have been used for centuries to help boost mood, lift depression, and contribute to overall happiness, approximately one in six Americans take some sort of anti-depressant medication.  While these...

Eight Simple Ways to Sleep Better Tonight Have you ever noticed how “a good night’s sleep” cures everything from a bad day, hurt feelings, recovery from the common cold and even surgical procedures? Doctors and moms routinely prescribe rest when our bodies are in...

So, You Want To Have A Baby? Seven Simple Ways to Supplement Your Fertility Preparing to become pregnant is a lot like planning a garden.  You choose a sunny patch of ground, pull the weeds, amend the soil and plant high-quality seeds to get the best crop.  When you...

Green tea, lemon balm and mammograms: what's the connection? I had my yearly mammogram yesterday.  During the consult portion of the exam, my doctor commented on how I was in a very low risk category.  I lightheartedly added, “yes, and I drink a few cups of green tea...