Over the years, I’ve increasingly been asked my opinion on using cannabis medicinally. It’s a complicated topic as cannabis is both a very complex and potent plant, there’s a lot of misunderstanding in the mainstream, and its legal status varies considerably from state to state and country to country. This article reflects my current perspective […]

Mediatrix Wellness Podcast · Vitalism, Menstruation and Balancing with Opposites   In last week’s blog and podcast, I gave you a whistlestop tour of how root cause medicine is such an elegant way to address menstrual cycle issues. In this week’s blog, I’m going to explore the other side of the coin; the energetic system […]

Period pain has plagued women for centuries.  A rather unfair tax paid for being life creating creatures!  What a lot of women assume is that it is normal. That it is a necessary part of being a menstruating woman that needs to be endured.  But it’s not and there are plenty of ways to support […]

Going off the pill after long-term use can feel like a daunting task.  You may be worried about the less than pleasant side effects such as acne, weight gain, hair loss or irregular periods (or no periods).  If you’re going off the pill to fall pregnant you may be concerned about balancing your hormones and […]

In 1961, a momentous shift in women’s fertility management occurred.  The birth control pill was made available.  With the knowledge that women could flick the off switch on their fertility at will, they were able to focus more on their education and careers without unexpected pregnancies creating sudden diversions on the path.  In terms of […]

Your period is a part of your personal ecology. They either thrive or struggle depending on how well we are able to tend to ourselves. They flourish when we are in our flow, nourishing ourselves, listening deeply and fully inhabiting our body. They wither when we ignore or suppress them. Crafting our nourishment with balance […]