Effective natural medicine for healthy periods, fertility, and menopause simply comes down to diet and lifestyle shifts that offer relief and address the root cause. Often, the root cause is related to eating too many wrong foods (or drinking wrong drinks), not exercising enough or getting fresh air and sunshine, resting too much, not prioritizing our social and spiritual health. Though genetics plays a role too, lifestyle and diet are still even powerful players here.

Having been there and done that with over-the-counter meds, prescription drugs, and homemade remedies, it is exciting to discover and experience the natural healing benefits of medicinal herbs. The first time I made a tea for my eldest daughter’s sore throat and fever, and a syrup for a cough that wouldn’t quit, I was convinced that herbs were the real deal.