Research & Reflections
Putting in the Work for Your Health
Like any living system, we need to put energy in to get energy out. Our intentions, the quality of our effort, and the commitment we maintain all make a significant difference in our attitudes and experiences. Just the same, we need a supportive community to help reinforce our goals and share in the process along the way.
We weave the relationships of self and community throughout our work because we believe it is the key to sustained well-being.
Read more about our approach and perspectives below.
(peri)Menopause: Cycles and Transitions as Nature
While genetics certainly play a role in how we age, environmental factors, lifestyle choices, and – crucially – hormonal fluctuations also shape the process. Among these, ovarian function and estrogen levels stand out as key drivers of the aging process. Scientists have turned their attention to the intricate relationship between estrogen and aging that opens a fascinating dialogue about longevity, disease prevention, and quality of life.
Understanding Estrogen’s Impact on the Brain: New Insights from Cutting-Edge Research
This research offers a clearer picture of how estrogen impacts brain health during menopause and beyond. Understanding the role of estrogen receptors in brain function is key to addressing some of the most common challenges women face, like memory issues, mood disturbances, and cognitive decline.
(peri)Menopause: Science Sets the Stage
Menopause is often viewed as a challenging stage of life, fraught with physical discomfort and emotional uncertainty. However, it doesn’t have to be a dreaded event marked by fear and suffering. In fact, menopause can become an empowering transition when we’re armed with knowledge and supported by a holistic approach to care. This blog post explores how a comprehensive understanding of menopause — including its biology, symptoms, and treatment options — can help women embrace this new chapter with confidence and clarity.
Maternal Deaths Are Preventable
In order to improve Maternal Health outcomes we need to listen to people’s stories. Storytelling weaves the richness of human experience into symbols and patterns that carry generations of wisdom. Birthing stories reveal how subtle aspects of pregnancy and birth impact the postpartum experience, subsequent pregnancies, and cultural norms.
Clinical Benefits of Yoga Nidra
Given the impressive historical precedence and personal accounts of the relaxation benefits of yoga nidra, we are beginning to see yoga nidra studied clinically. Physiological parameters such as blood pressure, heart rate, and blood lipid levels seem to be affected by regular yoga nidra practice.
Medical Philosophy
I believe there is a role of both reductionist and holistic ways of approaching human health, each paradigm opens portals to understanding different aspects of the body, mind, and spirit. My own professional pursuit is to integrate reductionism and holism in my personal practice of caring for others.
