Vitex: Not (always) the New Pill for Women’s Ills, Part III female reproductive system hormonal imbalance vitex women's health Feb 08, 2024

 

I know, I know! I’ve said before how much I love Vitex-- a beautiful, potent medicinal plant. And yet. 

Similarly to how Western medicine recommends “the pill” for all...

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How does Vitex work in the female body? Hint: it starts in the brain! Part II female reproductive system hormonal imbalance ovulation progesterone Jan 29, 2024

(This is part II in my Vitex Blog Series. For part I, see here: For the Love of Vitex, Chaste Tree and Monk’s Pepper)

 

It’s easy to take an herbal supplement without giving much...

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For the Love of Vitex, Chaste Tree and Monk’s Pepper, Part I female reproductive system fertility awareness hormonal imbalance Jan 24, 2024

Scientific Name: Vitex agnus-castus 

Common Names: Vitex, Chaste Tree, Chaste Berry, Monk's Pepper

(This is Part I of my Vitex series. See Part II here: How Does Vitex Work in...

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PMS Symptoms and Natural Tips to Alleviate Them Forever estrogen hormonal imbalance pms Sep 22, 2023

I went to a cafe the other day and ordered a hot chocolate and salt and vinegar chips. It was a very hot summer day and all I wanted was hot chocolate with some salt on the side!

This is the...

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