Foraging wild plants for food and medicine was my first introduction to herbal medicine well over a decade ago. Connecting directly with healing plants in their natural habitat is incredibly powerful, and I love passing on this strength through the herbal medicines I create. For many years I have provided my herbals to friends and…
How much do you know about fertility and conception? What if I told you that much of what you think you know, may actually be inaccurate. When reading about fertility and conception, it can sometimes be tricky deciphering truth from fiction. There are many myths on the topics of ovulation, timing intercourse and charting that…
We always hear about how interesting men’s sperm are – how quick, agile and strong they are, able to traverse the long journey to the egg, but how much do we know about the other genetic half of a child – the female egg? In writing this article, I came across some really interesting information…
Since time immemorial, in cultures that span the globe, women have gathered in menstrual huts during their bleeding time. Here in North America these places are often referred to as moon lodges. Though on the surface it may appear as though this ritual was forcing women into isolation, quite the opposite is true. The menstrual…
Castor oil is a fascinating medicine that has been used for thousands of years. It is made from the seeds of the castor plant (Ricinus communis, pictured above). This plant has a long history of use throughout the world for a wide variety of conditions, from arthritis, to sciatica and cancer. It is antiviral, antibacterial,…
Digestive health is very, very important. In fact, I believe that digestion is the foundation of your health, as it affects every system in your body. If it is not functioning optimally, it can impact everything from hormonal balance, to mood, weight gain, nutritional status, the ability to get a good night’s sleep, and even…
When I am bleeding, my body asks me to slow down. I turn my focus within, I listen. I find myself stepping gently, intentionally. My movements are softer, careful. There is no need to rush. My uterus aches and lets me know this is a time to do less. I listen. I lay on the…
This new course has been a long time coming. I always knew in my heart that I would eventually teach something like this – a course that could reach all women, young and old, to guide them to reconnect to their wild and authentic sexual selves. I have enjoyed teaching the Fertility Awareness Method for…
I do not often write about personal matters on my blog, I tend to be a private person. But I realized it was important to me to share the birth story of my son. My journey to his pregnancy, and the actual birth itself, have changed me and allowed me to grow in ways I…
When I use the word detoxification, I am not referring to things like juice fasts or liver flushes. Although there may be a time and place for those, I generally prefer gentler approaches that focus on supporting the body’s natural detoxification capabilities. When someone’s detoxification pathways are not functioning properly, rather than fast or cleanse,…
Vaginal steams (bajos, in Spanish) have a long history of use by traditional healers in various parts of the world, especially in Korea and Central America. Their popularity has been steadily growing in the West, and for good reason – vaginal steams can be beneficial for a wide variety of conditions, from painful menstrual cramps…
There is a lot of misinformation in the dominant culture about natural contraception, and about almost everything that has to do with women’s fertility and reproductive health. The public discourse still contains a lot of shame and judgement regarding women’s sexuality. It can be difficult to know where to begin finding answers to our questions,…
As I prepare for my first session of online Fertility Awareness classes, I decided it was time to revamp my fertility charts. When I first started charting a long, long time ago, before the age of apps, I tried many different printed charts I had found in books or on the internet. I usually ended…
Fall is slowly rolling in, and with this shift in season often comes colds, and periods of feeling unwell. Our bodies are now beginning to store energy for the colder season ahead and this can be taxing for some. It is especially true for those of us who live in regions where we experience very…
Today I am sharing with you two simple qigong meditations that can help you find emotional & physical balance. Each exercise uses a unique mudra (hand position) to either release negative energy, or build positive energy. Mudra to release negative energy The first mudra, pictured on the left above, will help you release negative qi…
Oh yes my dear, you read that right – I will soon be offering my Fertility Awareness course online! I have recently been speaking to so many women across the country, and across the world, who are interested in taking my classes. You have spoken, and I am listening. I want to be able to…
The Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) is a sympto-thermal method of charting your menstrual cycles that allows you to know when you are fertile. It can be used as an effective method of natural contraception, or as an aid in getting pregnant because it allows you to identify the best days for conception. But did you know…
I teach cycle charting with the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) and it is pretty amazing stuff. This method of charting your menstrual cycles is all about learning to see the patterns of your cycles, and discovering what your unique fertility signature is. Within these patterns, you can decipher an incredible amount of information about your…
I have been a writing tornado these last few weeks! I’m not sure where all this inspiration is coming from, but I am letting it flow out, and it feels amazing. I just wrote a guest post on my friend Ali’s blog at WildWomanSpeaks.com. If you are not familiar with her blog, please head over…
Premenstrual syndrom (PMS) & premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD, which is considered a more severe form of PMS) are multi-layered issues. I have heard some people say that PMS & PMDD don’t actually exist, that the terms were coined as a way to profit off of women’s discomfort by making them believe they have a disorder,…
This month has been very busy and I am so thrilled about some of the changes happening in my life. The biggest news I have to share is that I am now enrolled in Herbal Medicine for Women’s Health, an incredible course designed by none other than Aviva Romm. If you don’t know who she…
To rewild: to restore to it’s natural state. Rewilding is a central guiding principle in my life. For a long time I didn’t have a word to describe my desire to live as naturally as possible, to return to my roots as a wild human being. But rewilding is the word that best describes this…
I unfortunately have had to postpone the start of the course; the first class originally scheduled for April 27th is cancelled. The good news is that several women who had expressed interest in the course and couldn’t make that date will now be able to join us! The first class will be on Sunday May…
I love talking about fertility, and everything it represents for us women – it is my passion. However, I often encounter some resistance talking about fertility with women who do not want to get pregnant. There is a false assumption that fertility only matters if we are actively wanting to conceive. Women who are actively…
Yes, it’s true, I am jumping back in – I have decided to start teaching Fertility Awareness classes again. Oh, how I have missed teaching! Life has been quite busy and wonderful over the last few years. I first started teaching workshops & private classes back in 2009. At the time I had been trying…
