As the days grow shorter and darker, I’d like to draw attention to the many benefits that come  with the lightness of good humor and laughter. You’ve probably heard the adage that laughter  makes good medicine, and in fact there are numerous studies that break down its multi-layered  benefits. For women perusing conception through...

When facing the stressful and overbearing issue of infertility, many women and couples consider IVF in order to pursue parenthood and create a family. IVF, in vitro fertilization, is a “complex series of procedures used to help with fertility”, as described by the mayo clinic. This center also shares the various paths taken when...

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the throat that is integral to the hormonal and metabolic regulatory dance that your body orchestrates among its larger system of endocrine glands, brain and gut. It’s responsible for controlling metabolism, menstrual cycles and mood, as well as a myriad of other biological functions. The...

Women can face a lot of risks when it comes to reproductive health. A disorder that affects up to 10% of women, known as Endometriosis, occurs when tissue grows outside of your uterine activity, also referred to as endometrial tissue. What hindrances can this cause for your body? Complications include irritation, pain during your...

Working as a Reiki practitioner over the last ten years has been a special journey for me. When one works with the energy of light, there is an acceptance that healing can take place for someone, even if you can’t see, hear, smell, taste, or touch it. I am constantly amazed at the magic and miracles I have witnessed as Reiki brings love...

This week marks the celebration of Thanksgiving. Even though this holiday has a reputation for over-indulgence, holiday dining can still be healthy eating! If this year sees you eating with conception in mind - that is, if you’re actively trying to have a baby, or are considering trying to conceive in 2021 - then preparing with good...

Morning sickness—with or without vomiting—is a hallmark symptom of early pregnancy, affecting most women for some portion of their first trimester. For some moms to be, the condition persists well into the second, and for an unlucky few, it can be severe enough to make eating and drinking dangerously difficult at a time when it’s...

When it comes to fertility, especially during pregnancy, our minds tend to focus on what to eat, how to prepare for the birth, what supplies and outlets are there to help care for the newborn, which hospital or facility to use, and pretty much everything under the sun, moon, and stars. However, one of the most neglected facts on...