Blood Tonic

Blood Tonic is a Rainforest Remedies™ herbal formula formulated by Dr Rosita Arvigo. Contents: China Root, Mexican Wild Yam and alcohol Properties: Provides iron in an easily assimilated organic form improving hemoglobin production. Aids the kidneys in blood detoxification. Assists to eliminate harmful acids from the system. Eases pain, inflammation, of rheumatism and arthritis. Provides multiple minerals in...

This Is Your Uterus On High Heels-Any Questions?

This is not going to end well. “Are we really feeling so badly about who we are that we have to pay for fashion with our health?”- Katy Bowman biomechanical scientist and author of Every Woman’s Guide To Foot Pain Relief. ...

Fix Your Period

I had the pleasure of interviewing Nicole Jardim, Women’s Health Coach and creator of the Fix Your Period Program!  Nicole is such a radiant being and has a gift for helping women balance their hormones naturally.  I’ve been reading Nicole’s blog for about a month now and incorporating her tips into my daily life.  I feel much more centered since following her advice.  -Alignment Monkey  ...

Womb Talk

I was interviewed via SKYPE by Nicole Jardim of The Healthy Elements.  This was my very first recorded video interview.  Yikes, it’s not easy to stay within a  20 minute format with such complex subject matter.  I couldn’t ask for a better interviewer, Nicole rocks and she has an awesome website with lots of great information, so check it out. One thing about doing video interviews, you… ...

Nipple Stimulation

Every night this past month I read a couple birth stories from the Book Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin. It’s a fascinating book originally published in the 1970′s. It’s about a community of hippies who drove their caravan of old school buses from California to form a commune in Tennessee.  Ina May Gaskin and other women taught themselves… ...

Warming The Belly

As a certified practitioner of abdominal therapy, I feel a lot of bellies each week. I always start by tuning into the temperature of the internal organs.   One common theme I see repeatedly with  prolapsed organs, fibroids, thyroid dysfunction, low energy and emotionally “stuck” clients is a cold belly. “Kidney Yang deficiency indicates that the warming, energizing, and controlling function of...

Reading List

Here is a list of books that have inspired me and influenced the way I approach life, my work and health.  I’ve separated the books into categories, but just as I don’t view my emotional wellbeing, physical health, or the work that I do as separate entities, the categories below weave beautifully together. Mind Body Connection: Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom (Revised Edition): Creating...

Align Thy Uteri Event

Join me for a FREE one hour uterine alignment informational class. Where: Alma Midwifery Events Space 433 SE 13th Portland, OR- the first door right around the corner from the Stark St. entrance. When: March 16th, 2013 6:30-7:30 PM Why align? “The uterus is the woman’s center. If her uterus is not in proper position and good health, nothing in her life will be right. She will be as out of… ...

Balance Hormones Without Drugs

I finally broke down and bought sunglasses to wear in the house.  I only wear them inside for the three hours before going to bed.  These aren’t just any pair of shades, these shades block the blue light from lamps, computers, and TVs.  I don’t care if I look like a dork, my hubby thinks I look like a rockstar and that is all that matters.  Before writing me off… ...

Class: Maya Abdominal Therapy

Class Dates: Salt Lake City, Utah  March 1-3rd, 2013 Register Here. Early Bird Special expires Jan. 31st! Portland, Oregon  April 26-28th, 2013    Register Here.  Early Bird Special expires March 28th! Sequim, Washington  August 23rd-25th Register Here.  Early Bird Special expires July 23rd! Rosita and Don Elijio Panti ...