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    • January 15, 2025 RSV From Mild to Severe What You Need to Know
      RSV From Mild to Severe What You Need to Know

      RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) pronounced Sin-sish-ul is a common viral infection.  It can be mild with cold like symptoms lasting 1-2 weeks, or it may require hospitalization.  In fact, RSV is the number 1 reason babies are hospitalized each year. There are outbreaks every fall through spring. The vast majority of babies under 2 years old will get RSV.  Fortunately only 2% of babies with RSV will need a high level of care.

       

      Learn about how to manage mild to moderate RSV symptoms at home with naturally with herbal remedies. Also learn about high risk infants that may require hospitalization.

    • January 02, 2025 Calm Coughs with Thyme and Lavender Herbal Baths
      Calm Coughs with Thyme and Lavender Herbal Baths

      Thyme for their lungs, thyme for their sore throats, thyme for their colds.

      I find myself incorporating lots of thyme–and time–into my herbal practice. After working with my own family and midwifery families, I began to realize the remarkable benefits thyme has to offer to our children.

    • December 23, 2024 Is Your Low Back Pain Worse During Winter?
      Is Your Low Back Pain Worse During Winter?

      Low back pain often flares up during the cold winter months, and from a Qigong, Western herbal and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, this is no coincidence. Winter is the season of the Water Element, associated with the kidneys, bones, and the lower back. By nurturing your kidney energy and aligning with the natural rhythms of winter, you can prevent and alleviate low back pain while promoting overall health and vitality.

      Learn The Connection Between Winter, Kidneys, and Low Back Pain

    • December 18, 2024 You Don't Want a Cold Womb This Winter!
      You Don't Want a Cold Womb This Winter!

      Keeping Your Womb Warm This Winter: Honoring the Full Moon and Womb Health

       

      As the full moon rises and we approach the winter solstice, the rhythm of nature invites us to slow down and turn inward. This is a sacred time to honor the cycles of our bodies and the wisdom of our wombs. Just as the earth cools and contracts during winter, so too can our bodies become more susceptible to cold if we are not intentional about staying warm and nurtured.

       

      One area that particularly benefits from warmth is the womb. Wise women rooted in the cycles of nature have long understood the importance of keeping the womb warm, especially in the colder months. A cold womb can lead to stagnation, painful menstruation, PMS, and other period-related imbalances. Let’s explore why womb warmth matters and how you can cultivate it through herbs, food, breath, and intentional practices this winter.