The adrenals produce over 50+ different hormones which affect nearly every system and organ of the body. Our capacity to handle stress is greatly reduced when these glands become dysfunctional, they dysregulate in response to the extreme pressure to produce enough of the body’s primary anti-stress hormone, cortisol. Here are the epidemic symptoms that nearly everyone seems to have, and four simple things you can do today to start restoring healthy adrenal function.

If your natural health toolbox needs a refresh—or you’re finally ready to build one—I’ve put together a full list of family essentials. Spring is the time to restock.

Preparing for birth isn’t just about packing a hospital bag - it’s about preparing your body for one of the most powerful experiences of your life. Learn how the Body Ready Method® supports pelvic health, core strength, and a smoother recovery postpartum. Whether you’re pregnant now, planning to be, or already postpartum, it’s never too early or too late to feel strong, confident, and ready.

Our body naturally makes an effort to cleanse itself in the springtime, making it an ideal time for a gallbladder cleanse. Symptoms like irritability may be related to your gallbladder function, and a few tweaks to your diet or supplements could bring great relief!

While some swelling (or ‘edema’) is normal in well-nourishing pregnancies, nutrition plays a big role in how much swelling a woman might experience. It’s not true that it’s only ‘luck of the draw’ or that you have to ‘just wait it out’ until the baby’s born. As a holistic midwife, nutrition is a part of our very first consultation because of its powerful role in keeping mom comfortable and both of them healthy.

You are NOT powerless in RSV season! During the respiratory season, pregnant women and moms are especially alert to the risk of RSV for their babies, but there are many option beyond “being worried or getting the RSV vaccine.”

Here are 3 powerful preventions and some RSV vaccine info to help you be more empowered in your choices, and keep your babies safe and healthy.

A healthier new year makes everything better! These simple five ideas are powerful starting points, and are offer improvements to everyone regardless of where you are on your healthy journey.

Nothing really tops simple prevention and prompt action as our first line of defense when we feel like we might be getting sick. It’s tempting to ignore the hints, but responding promptly is not only simple, cheap, and effective, but it saves massive amounts of time and suffering over the long term! When you have a hint that illness might be brewing, here are 7 actions you can take which have been successful in my family about 80-90% of the time.