Family: Lamiaceae (mint) Growing range: native to Europe, naturalized throughout North America Parts used: leaf, flowering top (best harvested in early flower for peak volatile oil content) [...]

The nervous system is our interface with the world. Everything we see, touch, taste, hear and smell comes through the nervous system. It orchestrates every function from the thoughts we think, [...]

Somehow two years have passed since I gave birth to my son. Although I can hardly remember what life was like before becoming a mother, it still feels like the blink of an eye. Publicly [...]

After a baby is born, everyone wants a chance to hold them. Newborns emanate that sweet smell and rest as a gentle weight against the chest. It is a cherished but fleeting time of being so small [...]

Postpartum the brain changes more quickly and drastically than at any other point in a woman’s life. The primal mind is activated to become sharply aware of her surroundings. The sensory [...]

Now that we’re in the middle of October, the shift into Autumn here on the Sunshine Coast is well underway. The days have darkened and the air has a bite to it. Taking the time to slow down and [...]

To be a mother is to hold the future in your hands. It’s often thought that to change the world, one must accomplish great feats. It’s thought that the power lies in the hands of the politicians, [...]

Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy take a huge toll on a mother’s quality of life. Throwing up for a couple days with the flu is awful, but feeling that badly with weeks or even months more [...]

The earth pulses cyclically between seasons of growth and decay. Although seemingly opposites, these principles are so entangled that they’re inseparable. Women’s bodies are no [...]

The modern woman’s relationship to her cycle is incredibly complex. For some the blood is dreaded, while for others it is welcomed as a sign of health. Culturally, menstruation has become [...]

Pain relief is a big concern for new mamas and without a clear plan for comfort measures, many mothers are left feeling at odds with their aching body. Having strategies in place that are easy to [...]