Stress is an unavoidable part of life, but when it becomes chronic or overwhelming, it can disrupt many aspects of your health, including your menstrual cycle. Many women experience missed or irregular periods during high times of stress. Understanding the connection between stress and menstruation is crucial for restoring balance...

Diet is an integral part of trying to conceive. It is essential for you and your baby to receive all the nutrients needed for a healthy pregnancy. A “Mediterranean-style diet” is often suggested for fertility. This diet consists of whole foods such as whole grains, fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, poultry, and seafood. These...

All of the biochemical processes in our bodies are dependent on minerals in one way or another, including crucial roles like oxygen delivery, fluid balance, structural support, energy production, enzymatic reactions, and neutralization of free radicals and toxins. To function optimally, it’s important for our inner array of minerals to...

What is Natural Childbirth? The goal of natural childbirth is only to use medicine when the mother is uncomfortable or in a medical emergency. It seeks to make the labor process as comfortable and organic as possible. Methods such as staying home for the early part of labor help foster ease and calmness. Calmness is promoted through...

In our fast-paced world, it can be challenging to prioritize our health when we're always on the go. This is especially true in the midst of the holiday season. This time of year can be hectic. Between preparing for the holiday parties or getting travel plans in order, we never stop going. Because of our busy schedules, our lifestyles...

Lifestyle transformation is never easy, especially when it takes so much unlearning. Many who begin their holistic journey quickly abandon their efforts due to overwhelm. It is no secret that reprogramming your habits takes a lot of discipline and self-control, but the results are far worth the trouble. Looking to natural medicine and...

Benefits of Breakfast by Andrea Vannelli    As a kid, I was taught that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It turns out there’s a lot of truth in that for grown-ups as well as children. Unfortunately, missing breakfast seems to be a common habit among busy adults, with up to 25% of Americans regularly skipping...

Green tea is a powerhouse. From weight loss to disease prevention, adding 1 cup per day into your routine can have a myriad of positive benefits. Its medicinal usage dates back thousands of years as it is not only the oldest but the most popular tea to date. Green, black, and oolong tea all derive from a plant known as Camellia sinensis....