Naturopathic Living for Women

A note as I return

Hi Reader, As I return to practice next week, I’ve been thinking about the conversations that so many women have with their bodies long before they have words for them. It often starts subtly. A cycle that feels different than it used to. Sleep that no longer restores. Moods that feel less predictable, or weight that responds in unfamiliar ways. Many women sense that something has shifted—yet when they look for answers, they’re often told everything is “normal,” or that menopause is still far...

7 days ago • 1 min read

Cleaned up camp snacks

Hello Reader, I hope you are enjoying your summer! You and I have already talked about metabolism, and its such a common topic over here that I've made it the theme of the month. Summer can be especially hard on the metabolism - long days, drinks in the sun, and snacks around the fire at camp. I hear this. Some hacks - 1 - if you're buying chips to snack on try to find some with olive oil or avocado oil to avoid the inflammatory effect of those hydrogenated vegetable oils in most brands....

8 months ago • 2 min read

Can you smell it? 🍂

Finally, Reader. Fall is here and the smell of pumpkin spice lattes are in the air. While you’re settling into hot tea season, I've got a drop of health news, tips, and inspo for you. Read to the end for a healthy pumpkin recipe! In the News Yoga Reduces Discomforts of Menopause Are you a woman between the ages of 40 and 60? A recent study found that 60 minutes of yoga 2x a week may reduce discomforts of menopause—including physical, psychological, and urogenital concerns. Because of...

over 1 year ago • 1 min read