EarthSide Botanica

08/18/2026

Three years ago today I was accepted into a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition program. This week I wrap up the final classes of the program before starting my clinical residency. So close to the end!!

05/23/2026

Polycystic O***y Syndrome (PCOS) was recently renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic O***y Syndrome. This new name more accurately reflects the lived experience of so many women who have known that this disease is more than just ovarian cysts- it is a complex interplay of hormonal, metabolic and even neurological dysfunction that results in a multitude of symptoms outside of menstrual irregularities.

If you’re interested in learning more, here’s an article I just wrote for Wholistic Matters that explores the pathophysiology of PMOS and what this wider lens means for treatment options: https://wholisticmatters.com/pcos-renamed-pmos-the-long-overdue-reframe-in-womens-reproductive-health/

05/01/2025

Morning harvest

10/27/2024

Loving my new witchy botanical piece from

10/17/2024

Soup mode is my favorite part about this season… plus the fall leaves… plus the crisp foggy mornings… plus…

12/10/2022

Working on some elderberry syrup to gift to friends and family this year. I love adding astragalus root, orange peel, and cloves to mine. What do you add to yours?

12/03/2022

Today’s infusion brought to you by Elderberry Echinacea Wellness Tea- perfect for this cold rainy day when I’m not feeling quite right. I like to steep it in cold water overnight to bring out the aromatics of peppermint and chamomile without as much of the bitterness

11/24/2022

Thanksgiving cooking with my tiny supervisor

11/11/2022

Parenting is so hard. Even on the best of days. And especially on the days following a rough night when the baby is up at all hours with teething pain. Coffee is so tempting right now as I try to focus and work, but what my mind and body truly need is a supportive nervine blend- linden, skullcap, oatstraw, hibiscus and orange peel

06/24/2022

Education is what I have to offer to women as our rights are being stripped away from us. I'm offering a free class in two weeks to learn about fertility tracking and identifying ovulation/fertile window, whether or not your goal is to conceive or avoid conception. This information won't help the women who didn't have a say in the conception, women whose lives are at risk when conception occurs- we still need to fight for the rights of those women- but hopefully this information will education and empower others who need it. Please feel free to share.

Education is one of our strongest tools right now. This class is a short introduction to learning how to identify your fertile window.