Article by Martha Calihan, MD   

Health conditions that are at least partially stress related or stress "activated" include Irritable Bowel, Infertility, Sleep Disorders, Reflux and more...

With all my heart, I hope that very few of you reading this have had to know the deep, scarring wounds that childhood abuse in all forms can leave.  This subject is very close to my soul as I am a survivor of both extreme physical and sexual abuse as a child.  It might be hard for some to understand, but I am actually grateful as my quest for self healing led me to the world of hypnosis as a young teenager – a world I love and cherish as I see on a regular basis the depth of healing it can bring.

Dr Calihan's Suggestion for May:

Herbal Remedies for Women by Amanda McQuade Crawford, MNIMH

Article by Laura Davimes, Herbalist and Owner of Herban Avenues.

Chamomile, lemon balm, red bush, vanilla, oatstraw, linden blossom, vervain can be taken in tea form.  Lavender,  Rose Geranium, Ylang Ylang, Neroli, Patchouli and Chamomile can be used in the form of aromatic essences.  Valerian, Rhodiola, Skullcap, Passionflower and Motherwort can be taken in extract form.  Learn how!

Ideas for Correcting Hormone Imbalance - by Christine Hunt, CHHC

May is traditionally a time of year when we celebrate motherhood and women.  This month we wanted to take time to delve into some common health issues women face.  One root cause of many maladies, both common and uncommon, is hormonal imbalance.  Hormonal imbalance can trigger many different responses in a person, from mood swings, irritability, hot flashes to anxiety, allergies, auto-immune disorders, gum problems and even infertility.....

Recipe of the Month: Healthy Veggie Chili - Metagenics Cookbook

Please check out some of our upcoming events that we are hosting through the IFMC.  We look forward to seeing you at these educational gatherings!