Perimenopause and menopause mark significant stages in a woman's life, accompanied by hormonal changes that can affect various aspects of well-being. One crucial hormone that experiences a decline during this period is testosterone. While traditionally associated with men, testosterone plays a vital role in women's health, influencing energy levels, mood, and muscle mass. Fortunately, there are natural ways, such as incorporating herbs and Qigong practices, to support and optimize testosterone levels in perimenopausal and menopausal women. Continue reading

Modern motherwort uses are undoubtedly informed by its history as an herb with rich medicinal potential. Occasionally called a cardiotonic, some of its main uses relate to the reproductive system and the heart, where many people feel and hold a great deal of tension and anxiety. Motherwort also provides nervine support, and because it alleviates these nervous feelings, herbalists use the plant to release the feelings from the physical body as well. Continue reading

Learning to develop heart-centered life/birth/parenting decision-making is an art and a skill that requires cultivation.  Cultivating the full-body-yes feeling leads to living/birthing/parenting authentically and courageously. Continue reading

Menopause deserves to be honored and celebrated just as much as starting our menstruation and having babies, but the associated symptoms, such as hot flashes, mood swings, and sleep disturbances, can make it challenging for many women to celebrate this season of their lives. 

 

So we search for herbs, wellness practices, and mediations to help us stay grounded in the truth of this experience as one that opens us up to even more profound wisdom and grace than ever before.

 

In the pursuit of holistic well-being during menopause, you may find Tulsi, also known as Holy Basil, emerges as a valuable herbal ally. This sacred herb, revered in Ayurveda for its myriad health benefits, holds particular promise for menopausal women.

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Wow! Here we are, 2020, in the middle of a global pandemic! Lots of us are experiencing waves of intense emotions and are looking for ways to stay centered in these extraordinary times of uncertainty.  Continue reading

Maria shares her knowledge of the Cardio Tonic class of herbs that offer support for heart health and overall cardiovascular health.  Continue reading

How can Chamomile help aid with stress and anxiety? Most of us are familiar with Chamomile's ability to ease our restless minds to get a good night's rest, but the list of healing properties continues for this gentle yet powerful herb. 

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Have you felt deep fatigue? Is life stressful? Are you Anxious? If so, check out todays episode of Apothecary Wisdom. We're talking about how to cope with and protect yourself from the negative effects of chronic stress.  Stress is a pervasive problem and none of us are immune, we all need support to find our center.

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We live full, beautiful, and hectic lives. This level of activity day after day, week after week, is stress-FULL. Stress, as we all know, leads to “dis-ease.” With such a bountiful schedule, we do not have time to be sick with a cold, much less something more serious than that. This is how and where adaptogens come into play. 

Our Women's Balance herbal blend for stress relief is made with adaptogenic herbs to help you move through life with grace and powerfully.

 

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We all want the best for our children, but sometimes it can be difficult to know what to do. Especially when it comes to wellness, we want to know how to keep our kids from getting sick, or how to break the cycle of perpetual sickness that seems to come up from time to time. Use these immune boosting herbs to help keep your little one happy and healthy no matter what. Continue reading