Beauty as Medicine Reflections on my mother’s life, death, and relationship to beauty As many of you may know, my mother Janet passed away a few weeks ago. Amidst all of the logistics and emotions, I’ve been reflecting on her life and what mattered most to her....
The “wellness” space might feel a little noisy right now, as we head into “cold and flu season.” We’re nudged on all sides with reminders and practices to boost our immune system, stave off infection, and stay well. Cook warming soups, they remind us. Stock up on...
I had been sleeping for months on an inflatable mattress on the floor of a small room that had once been the office of my ex-grandfather in law. I had carved it out as my office in a desperate struggle to find something in the house that was mine. The room...
Gather. Root. Nourish. As we move deeper into autumn, we enter the season of the harvest. The Harvest Moon (closest to the Autumnal Equinox) has traditionally been a time of gathering. It carries the energy of abundance, completion, gratitude, and preparation:...
Have you noticed the weirdness of this moment? Late Summer? Not just in the weather—though that’s part of it. It’s the disjointed way our culture interacts with the seasons – and all the manufactured pressure that gets heaped on us. Stores started stocking...
At Yin-care®, we often say that a vaginal imbalance—be it an itch, an odor, or discomfort—is a profound “wake-up call.” It is your body’s way of asking you to return to your center. But what happens once the symptoms fade? What do you do when you feel...
When a woman experiences a shift in her vaginal health—be it an itch, an odor, or a change in discharge—the modern medical script often directs her to a cold exam table for a quick swab and a standardized prescription. But at Yin-care®, we believe these moments are...
So you’re new to The Yin-care® Community! I’d love to introduce you to my top 5 Podcasts as of April 2026. I want to give you a variety of episodes from The Yin-care® Podcast to check out that I think will lay the foundation. As of the time of this blog...
Welcoming the Year of the Fire Horse with Yin-care® There are certain years that feel like turning points.The Year of the Fire Horse is one of them. This year carries fast, catalytic, unapologetic energy—the kind that can burn away what no longer serves and...
January 8, 1971 was my birthday and today I celebrated it online with some of my closest soul sisters! It can be such a challenge to find true heart connected friendships, especially when you are on a path to really up-level and expand your consciousness. Many...
