Natural Symptom Relief for Menopause

From the Menopause Goddess Blog… Early in perimenopause, I was complaining to Lei-Venus that I was feeling heat crest in waves over me, but even more upsetting to me was the change in my sleep patterns. Having always slept soundly, I was now waking every hour or two and experiencing nights of restless, broken sleep. …

Discovering the Health Benefits of Maca

Dr. Tori Hudson Maca is an exceptionally hardy root plant native to the Andean mountain plateaus of Peru. Traditionally, Maca is best known as an adaptogenic plant, which simply means that it balances the body’s response in dealing with all different types of stressors. Adaptogens are among the most useful medicinal herbs, helping individuals to …

Health Benefits of Coconut Oil

Coconut oil: Friend or Foe? By Melissa Monday, Ph.D.    We all need to learn how to keep the toxic and unhealthy relationships out of our lives, while maintaining the healthy ones. Food falls into this category just like friends do. I mean we want to feel good. We want to stay free of illness …

A Menopause Goddess has a Case of the Dithers

by Lynette Sheppard, RN All my life I’ve been a decisive person. I would scan the options, briefly weigh pros vs cons, and come to a plan of action. And okay, occasionally I made snap decisions and was a tad impulsive. Regardless, I rarely looked back once I set upon a course whether the choice …

Fuzzy in St. Louis

By Jane Murray, MD The information in this article is not intended to suggest treatment, medical advice or medical diagnosis in any way, as it is simply information. We strongly recommend that you discuss all health matters and concerns with your health provider before beginning a new treatment approach. Dear Dr. Jane, I am in …