An Honest Chat: Herbs for Menopause

I was recently inspired by a professional Women’s Leadership Group in which I participated. One day, thanks to inspiration from guest speaker Secretary Tisha Edwards from the Maryland Governor’s Office, we had an honest, rich discussion about the challenges women face in managing our crazy lives while in the throes of menopause. As a Clinical … Read more

Sage Advice – An Herb for Hot Flashes

Sage plant

Medicinally-speaking,”common sage” is anything but! Having worked with a number of menopausal or peri-menopausal women in my clinical practice, hot flashes and night sweats are among the most uncomfortable symptoms these women are dealing with.  A quick Google search for “herb for hot flashes” generally yields discussions about hormone modulators such as black cohosh, vitex … Read more