There is nothing quite like cupping. I have a tendency to repeat this statement to friends and clients who have never experienced it. Cupping is not like acupuncture and unlike massage. It can be slightly uncomfortable but also feel really good. It is rather simple in its application and how it works but is profound in its ability to transform the body.

The days leading up to one’s period can be a challenging time for many women. The emergence of a pimple, a tenderness in the lower back or an increased feeling of irritability are just a few indications that the monthly cycle is about to begin. Whether it is one or all of these symptoms, this is the cyclical reality women live with.

What does your body want?  When do you feel the best both physically and psychologically with your eating?  When we answer these questions, we can trust our body.   We can then identify when things often considered ‘treats’, or ‘cheats’ such as pastries, alcohol, and sugars, etc., are going to satisfy mind and body in a lasting way and bring joy vs. facilitating inflammation in the body and mind.   

Miscarriages are difficult to talk about and the fact that they are common (1 in 4 pregnancies ends in a miscarriage) does not make it any easier to avoid the stigma surrounding them or to understand how to handle this kind of loss. It is a deeply personal experience and can be absolutely heartbreaking.