Perimenopause & Sleep Mini School closes in 2 days!

This is a quick Friday evening reminder that my Perimenopause & Sleep Mini School is open for just 2 more days, until Sunday December 8th 11:59pm, for registration and then it’s heading out for some rest! This week only I made it available for a FLASH SALE ($39, reg $69) and it will open for lifetime access to registrants on Monday December 9th!  Early birds who enroll before TONIGHT December 6th (11:59pm) get an additional bonus of a customized Perimenopause supplement support plan from me!  This Mini School has it all: This week a friend of mine reminded me that I have done the work to rehab my health, and that it’s … Continue reading Perimenopause & Sleep Mini School closes in 2 days!

On Being a Joiner & the 10-Day Perimenopausal Sleep Challenge

I am excited to start the Perimenopausal Sleep Challenge beginning November 17th! This Perimenopausal Sleep Challenge is born out of my love of teaching and clinical care, and supporting you in re-crafting your sleep and well-being.  I really, really love sleep and know … Continue reading On Being a Joiner & the 10-Day Perimenopausal Sleep Challenge

What kind of loss is harder?

If you have been following along for a little while, you know that one of the things I have been ruminating and writing about is loss. We all know it in some way. And we will certainly know more. To live is to love, and also to lose. It’s not uncommon for us to ‘rank’ loss. Which kind of loss is worse, changes us more deeply, is more worthy of grieving, or warrants talking about at all. Is the loss of an aging parent worthy of years of sadness? Can you be devastated by the way divorce changes your life? … Continue reading What kind of loss is harder?

So Maybe I Did Write One or Two…

If you recently read my Muse-letter that I sent out this week, you know that these last few days have been a celebration of life and loss. Maybe it seems weird to celebrate loss, but if you have been reading along with me these last few months, it’s really not so strange. Loss, death, disappointment, or not getting what we want (even when we work really, really hard for it) shreds a layer or two. We feel raw and grated. Exposed and vulnerable. But what settles in its place are new cells, new skin, new life. The last three years … Continue reading So Maybe I Did Write One or Two…

Vertigo: How viruses are keeping us on our toes and off balance…

I have seen 3 cases of vertigo just this week, and have been talking about and treating the viral component of it. Check out the work done by other Naturopathic Physicians and the use of homeopathy in cases just like this: http://www.paulherscuepidemics.blogspot.com/2012/10/updated-thoughts-on-vertigo-epidemic-i.html -Dr. S   Continue reading Vertigo: How viruses are keeping us on our toes and off balance…

Your naturopathic doctor may actually be able to help you…

Many of you may already value your naturopathic doctor and have enjoyed a more integrative approach to your care, so maybe this is no great surprise…. Here is a link that discusses some up-and-coming research into what we offer as naturopathic doctors can do to improve outcomes: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-weeks/integrative-medicine_b_1584998.html Continue reading Your naturopathic doctor may actually be able to help you…

Breastfeeding: When the Labor Isn’t Over…

Breastfeeding is challeging for many moms and for many reasons, which makes compassionate and knowledgeable support so important. This article talks more about the challenges that we face and opens up areas in which we can provide more support as a community: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/246187.php.   Continue reading Breastfeeding: When the Labor Isn’t Over…