Embracing Romantic Ceremonies:

Lovers Passion is more than just a tea; it's an experience to share with your lover. Picture pouring it into a wine glass, creating an ambiance akin to sipping on a glass of hot, aromatic wine. Almost immediately, you'll feel the herbs working their magic, relaxing your body and bringing a smile to your face. Sharing this tea becomes a cherished ceremony that both partners will undoubtedly enjoy.

Hello Beautiful!  I’m so glad you are here with me right now!  May I ask you a personal question? Do you crave intimacy on your terms? Do you desire to experience a deeper more spiritual and sensual connection with yourself or your partner?

Welcome to “Botanica Erotica”, today we will embark on a sensuous journey connecting to our inner sensuality and discover which herbal aphrodisiacs are right for you. I will offer intuitive, and herbal wisdom to soften and deepening your sensuality with yourself and your partner.

The Heart-Opening Magic of Hawthorn Berry, Leaf, and Flower: A Holistic Approach to Spiritual, Emotional, and Physical Well-Being

In the realm of herbal medicine, few plants hold the same revered status as the Hawthorn tree (Crataegus monogyna), which is a flowering plant in the rose family, Rosaceae. The Latin word Crataegus means "hardness" or "strength". With its rich history dating back centuries, this mystical and medicinal plant has been celebrated for its heart-opening qualities, impacting not only physical health but also spiritual and emotional well-being. The trifecta of Hawthorn berry, leaf, and flower is believed to be a potent elixir that harmonizes the heart on multiple levels, offering a holistic approach to health.

Finding Light in the Winter Blues: Herbal and Self-Care Support for SAD

Winter can be a beautiful season of hibernation, quiet reflection, cozy moments, and inward journeys. But for many, it can also bring feelings of heaviness, sadness, or fatigue. If you're feeling this way, you're NOT alone. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), or the "winter blues," is a very real challenge for many people. Let’s talk about why this happens, honor your experience, and explore natural ways—including herbs, movement, and lifestyle practices—to support your mood and well-being during this season.

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.

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.

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

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.

Here we are in December, the darkest, most Yin time of year.   Nature is asking us to slow down and reflect on the past so we can move gracefully into the future.  Preparing myself for the Solstice and the New Year, I felt compelled to share with you how I process this pivotal and transformative time of the year. 

Let's clear space, remember our ancestors, celebrate our victories, release our painful lessons, and step more fully into who we are becoming.