Menopause

If you’re having some anxious feelings when it comes to menopause you’re certainly not alone. Hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain, uncomfortable sex, irritation, and mood swings are all the things and while these definitely are valid complaints there is help that doesn’t always have to involve hormonal therapy. While hormone therapy may help some…

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Cycle Phases

When you have a bunch of girls living in the same house somehow they all start syncing their cycles. This was my family. SIX girls (including our exchange student) and me all on the same cycle.  My poor husband! His name is Paul and his definition for PMS was Paul Must Suffer.  Here are some…

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Bolivia

Today is totally random thoughts…If you could return to one place or time, which one would you choose? As I’ve thought about this, I have MANY awesome memories I might like to revisit but this one in May of 2014 had one of the greatest impacts on me as a healthcare professional. This was a…

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The Amazing Oil Turmeric

Can we just talk about the amazing oil turmeric for a bit, The question I keep getting is…”How is the oil different than the spice, do I have to take it with black pepper and is it safe to use in pregnancy and while breastfeeding?” The short answer is VERY different, NO and YES!  When…

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Coffee Enema

Well…here it is, you asked for it. But before I continue, please know this is NOT something I recommend in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. When I posted the picture about how I take my coffee my intention was just to bring a little humor as I gave you a look of what a day in…

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