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    • September 18, 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.

    • September 04, 2025 Hormonal Harmony over Hormone Balancing: Real Talk for Women
      Hormonal Harmony over Hormone Balancing: Real Talk for Women

      Everywhere you look on social media, podcasts, and wellness ads, you see the phrase “balance your hormones.” It sounds great, but here’s the truth: your hormones aren’t something to be controlled or “fixed.” They’re part of a living, breathing, ever-changing system within you.

      Your body is not broken. It’s wise. It’s rhythmic. And when given the right nourishment, your hormones naturally move toward balance on their own. What we’re really seeking isn’t “hormone balancing”; it’s...

    • August 27, 2025 Breastfeeding and Your Period: What New Moms Need to Know
      Breastfeeding and Your Period: What New Moms Need to Know

      The intricacies of the human body are almost magical, with no one system or function working entirely on its own. Within a mother’s body, the processes that lead to menstruation, pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding are all interconnected. Just a handful of hormones can dictate each of these functions, with different organs and actions responding in their own way. A fascinating and, sometimes, bewildering example of this is the relationship between menstruation and breastfeeding.

    • August 25, 2025 Herbs for Each Phase of the Menstrual Cycle
      Herbs for Each Phase of the Menstrual Cycle

      The menstrual cycle is a beautifully intricate process that reflects the body's natural rhythms. It consists of four distinct phases, each requiring different types of nourishment and support. Understanding these phases and working with herbal allies can help create balance, ease discomfort, and optimize overall well-being.

       

      In this post, we explore distinct herbs for each phase of the menstrual cycle. Read more to better understand each phase and to connect even more deeply with your natural feminine rhythms.