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.

St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a remarkable herb that has been used for centuries in traditional botanical medicine. Renowned for its healing properties, this versatile plant is celebrated for its effectiveness in treating a range of conditions, from first aid and nerve pain, menopausal symptoms, to emotional and mood support. 

In this post, we'll explore the medicinal uses of St. John's Wort, discuss important contraindications, and delve into its fascinating connections with sunshine.

Oh, sweet summertime! How I love you! The sun rises early and sets late. I get to spend more time in the garden and on long mountain hikes. Honestly, though, summertime in Arkansas is both beautiful and brutal! We have so many bugs, ticks, mosquitos, and chiggers. Fortunately, we also have fireflies! No seriously, during the summer, my whole family is riddled with itchy bug bites and insect stings for months.  

Today I'm going to share one of my favorite summertime herbs with you. Plantain is one of the best natural anti-itch bug bite relief remedy known to humankind! Stick around if you can relate to loving summer and needing relief from all the itchy bug bites.  

As the earth awakens from winter’s slumber, spring offers a bounty of fresh herbs that can nourish and support women’s health. This season of renewal is the perfect time to incorporate nutrient-rich, detoxifying, and hormone-balancing herbs into your daily routine. Here are some of the best spring herbs for women’s wellness and how they can help support your body throughout the season.

Read more and discover the vitality of early spring herbs for women 🌿

What Moms Really Want (And Why It’s Okay to Want It)

Let's start by acknowledging how often moms are told what they "should" want—swaddles, schedules, selflessness—but rarely asked what they actually need.

Right at the beginning, I'd like to personally validate all the moms for your unseen and often underappreciated labor and innate wisdom that you bring to your family every day!

The Power of Gut Health: More Than Just Digestion

When most people think about gut health, they tend to focus on digestion—breaking down food, absorbing nutrients, and eliminating waste. While digestion is a critical part of maintaining our health, the gut’s role goes far beyond that. It plays a pivotal role in everything from our immune system to our emotional well-being. In this article, we’ll explore how gut health impacts overall health and wellness, focusing on digestion, metabolism, and absorption. We’ll also dive deep into the role of prebiotics in establishing a healthy microbiome.

Spring is a season of renewal, growth, and transformation. As the energy of nature rises, so does our own internal energy. Just as sap surges through trees, we may feel a stirring within—sometimes as excitement, sometimes as agitation, and sometimes as frustration or anger. Anger is a natural and healthy emotion, but when left unprocessed, it can turn into bitterness and resentment, weighing us down. However, when we learn to channel anger in a constructive way, it can become a force of creativity, vitality, and personal growth.

Right now, there is a lot happening in the world that stirs anger beyond just the natural energy of spring. Social injustices, environmental concerns, and personal struggles can amplify frustration and overwhelm. It's important to recognize these feelings and process them in a way that empowers rather than depletes us.