Chronic UTIs? Herbs can help!
A brief but comprehensive plan for conquering chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs) after multiple rounds of antibiotics fail.
Sexual Health
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
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
Herbal Aphrodisiacs? Yes, they are a real thing!
The word ‘aphrodisiac‘ comes from the name of the Greek goddess Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, whose name also meant ‘sexual pleasure’. Therefore, an aphrodisiac is something that arouses sexual desire. It could be a substance such as a chemical (drug), but it could also be a sensory stimulant – visual (watching an … Read more