Wholistic Woman
Embracing a whole life approach to wellness
Recently I had a hormone test done through my integrative MD and discovered that I’m high in cortisol. What? That’s a thing? I have seen cortisol and tummy fat on late night diet pill commercials, and while the pills don’t help, turns out that stress really does cause high cortisol which can lead to weight …
I love the perennial herbs that are in my garden, and this time of year I start wondering what I can add to my flower beds. Because I’ve taken a few herbalism classes, I like to consider plants that have medicinal value as well. One of the most popular herbal class topics is relaxation and …
It’s gardening time, and it’s easy to get overwhelmed and think of everything that we “should” be doing. You know, tearing up the lawn and putting in enough vegetables to feed the neighborhood organically, watered only with a rain barrel and fertilized with homemade compost. I used to feel seriously guilty that I didn’t garden …
Is it any wonder that the most popular herbalism classes are on the topic of stress? I’ve written before about herbs that help with stress, and over the years I have taken numerous workshops on how to manage stress. But do I remember those techniques when I’m in the midst of a crisis? No. So, …
“Simply Count Your Blessings This Season No need to spend more or do more this holiday season” – Mercy The above photo was taken on the Oregon coast earlier this summer. I was traveling for work and we had an unexpected free morning, so my coworkers and I took a drive to see the ocean. …
