Support for Urinary Tract Infections
More than 50% of women will experience a urinary tract infection in their lifetime. I probably don't need to tell you how painful a UTI can be, and if you're in that 20-30% window of women who have recurring UTIs you're a pro at spotting the symptoms early. I use [...]
Support for Uterine Fibroids
For me, taking a holistic approach to benign tumors of the uterus includes co-developing a wellness plan rich in Reflexology, herbal medicine, Aromatherapy, and lifestyle health. Fibroids occur in about 30% of women aged 35, and that number grows to nearly 80% by age 50. Known also as leiomyomas and [...]
Risky Essential Oil Uses in Pregnancy
"Just because essential oils are natural does not mean they do not have potential risks, or hazards if used inappropriately." - Jane Buckle, Clinical Aromatherapy: Essential Oils in Healthcare 3rd Edition Once every couple of months or so I get a message from one of my midwife or OB/GYN colleagues asking [...]
Can Reflexology Induce Labor?
Reflexology has been shown to reduce both the duration and pain of labor, eases many of the discomforts of pregnancy - headaches, back pain, heartburn, blood pressure, edema - and is well received as a deeply relaxing and comforting modality. In the age of "internet experts" in every search engine [...]
Should I Study Reflexology Online?
My Reflexology studies started in the 1990s with Eunice Ingham's book Stories the Feet Can Tell Thru Reflexology/Stories the Feet Have Told Thru Reflexology. I was sitting for one of my herbal exams when I inadvertently checked out Ingham's book at the library - someone had returned it to the counter [...]
Gardening is lifestyle medicine
Gardens were a big part of my childhood, in fact, some of my earliest memories feature tractor rides in the spring and juicy tomatoes come summer in East Texas. I have gardening to thank for my early interest in botanical medicine; I planted my first herb garden at the age [...]