I am no herbalist, so I would recommend you go out and buy some of Susun Weed’s books, and I think Pam Montgomery also has a good book. But stinging nettles are great for urinary tract issues, endocrine issues, especially those at midlife, adrenals and have lots of calcium and more. There is a hillside of nettles behind the house in Murrieta, and also at Dripping Springs pond where I maintain the native plants. Guess what I am doing this week? Happy Spring! #Stingingnettles #

Mandala Osteoblast #midlifemandala #osteoblasts #strongbones

I have been researching the many challenges of midlife transitions and being surrounded by people in the 40-60 year age range spurs me on. I have been teaching yoga since 1973, but just recently I have honed in on the value of yoga for women (and men) experiencing osteoporosis. We are told that getting enough calcium and getting enough weight bearing exercise is important. There are two reasons that yoga helps with both of these imperatives. Many of the standing and balance p