One of the saddest things for an expectant family to experience is the loss of meeting the little one they were so happy to see. All the reasons why seem to fade away as the deep sorrow sets in. But what can you do? This post is meant to offer you a path to healing yourself from miscarriage. May it bring comfort.

The process is a bit like the tree trimesters in the way women can heal. Here is my advice that comes from a long with standing Maya tradition. Much of it is infused with beautiful ceremonies to honor the womb and emotions process this tragedy. 

After such an intense ending to something you thought was a beginning, you must slow down and tend to your body and emotions. Set aside a time where you have at least three hours to yourself. This is a ceremony not a cleanse, and although cleansing the uterus physically is important, we will address that later. First you want to tend to the emotions of the heart and womb. Vaginal steams are herbal teas where the volatile oils enter the body through steam. The act of taking time to acknowledge what the body and spirit are going through is vital as the next step in moving towards healing. Taking this time to journal and meditate on the experience can help you find peace within yourself. The herbs will do their work as you relax. ​Learn how to do a steam here: Vaginal Steam Guidance.

When ready, the Female Tonic is here to cleanse your uterus more deeply. The herbal blend loosens any old blood and holding from the inner walls of the uterus. It's shower-like effect draws out what is no longer serving the body. This process is very important after a miscarriage. Cleansing the uterus and starting fresh is the foundation for a healthy menses. If a woman is looking to get pregnant again, this step will help make it more possible for a successful, healthy pregnancy. Learn more about how to use the tonic here: Female Tonic Directions.

Another important piece of creating a sense of completion with miscarriage is to have a ceremony for when the baby would have been born. Calculate the 9 month gestation and mark that day on your calendar. When the day comes, do something you feel is a special way to remember the unborn spirit. Maybe it's a walk that ends at a river where you offer up some flowers and a prayer. Or maybe you want to make a cake and share it with your close family.  Perhaps you just want to set the day aside to be alone. Whatever feels like a good way to honor the moment so you can move on is what's important to the healing process.

I pray that these steps guide you to a more peaceful place in your heart. May you find the inner strength that helps you feel hopeful and trust in the divine path of life. Connecting with other women who have gone through this experience can be vital support that you need right now. Above all, don't shut down, practice self-care. If you need a flower essence blend to help you with this time in your life, I am happy to make you one. You can learn about them here: Flower Essences to Soothe Your Soul.

                           Here are some steps for you to get back in the driver's seat of your body!

                                                       The foundation is to cleanse your uterus...                                                          
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In the Maya tradition there are a few methods to do just this.

1. The first is a vaginal steam. Briefly, you make a herbal tea. Allow it to cool slightly. Sit over it while wrapped up. And allow the volatile oils of the plant enter the womb and release any emotional or physical "stuff." For cleansing it's best done right before bleeding or up to a week prior to menses. To optimize the vaginal steam it is best to do a round of Maya Abdominal Self-Care afterwords.  Learn more about vaginal steams here.

2. Take the Female Tonic. This herbal tincture is a ancient blend from my teacher Rosita Arvigo. It's role is also to cleanse the womb space, but internally. During the first month, you take it as the uterus walls are naturally shedding from day 18-28 in your cycle. Upon menses you stop taking it. Do not try to get pregnant during this month of cleansing. Devote it as a cleansing time. You can do this for three months or more depending your conditions. If you are looking to get pregnant, the next month you can take the Female tonic during your fertile time from day 7-14. Learn more about the Female Tonic here.

3. Do the Maya Self-Care. This hands on touch will help you tune into your body, especially your womb and heal you on a deeper level. I can teach you the self-care as part of a private session with me or via skype. Learn more here or contact me at jahnanderso@hibiscushealing.com.

4. Receive a Maya Abdominal Care Session from a practitioner. This type of bodywork is designed:

•     to align your organs so they function properly
•     heal scar tissue
•     prepare and nurture the womb
•     improve digestive health
•    release emotional stress

​Learn more about Maya Abdominal Massage here or contact me at jahnanderso@hibiscushealing.com.

3 Important Things You Need to Know Before Trying Natural Remedies with Your Family By Courtney Sullivan

Learning the ropes of effectively using natural remedies to safe guard your health takes time, but the journey begins with the simple act of your will. Seeking out non-toxic solutions and protecting your family from common side effects of frequently used medications and chemical based symptom suppression methods is a choice, your choice. Here are the 3 important things you need to know before trying to use natural remedies with your family.


1. Expect to Be in the Minority
The average person just goes along with what the majority of doctors are recommending. If you don't want average health, which I assure you, you don't, then expect and prepare yourself to be in the minority. To ease the emotional aspect of this fact, you can align with other like-minded individuals either in your physical or online communities.

2. Avoid Using the Internet for Your Primary Research
I started on this path before the internet, and honestly I think that was easier. If you are a parent who wants to use non-toxic natural remedies to treat an acute illness, and you look something up on the internet, all of a sudden ever worse case scenario is now matching your child's symptoms. You went from slightly stressed to totally overwhelmed. Your confidence will be totally shaken by googling symptoms! Don't get me wrong, I love the internet; I'm on it all the time. To really ground into the Natural Health Mindset, you need to read books and not just look things up online To be successful, reading real books is a very important part of assembling and building up this mindset.

3. Be Prepared to Remedy the Situation
Stock your house with powerful natural remedies before you need them. Stressing and scrambling to find what you need during an acute illness limits your ability to be successful with natural remedies. Staying stocked is the key to being prepared to remedy the situation.

​For the past 15 years I've been healing my children's common acute childhood illnesses at home with natural remedies. When I look back at how I was able to do this it comes down to two things things: Mindset & Preparation. After years of research, hands on learning, and trial & error, I have built not only a foundation, but a house full of successful natural remedies that my family and I rely on for healing.

It's the rare parent that raises up a family and never experiences the Stomach Bug. If you're in the thick of nursing a loved one I'll keep it brief and share some strategies that help you to act fast.

Whenever I'm facing a healing crisis I start by looking at two things. First, I look at what the commonly prescribed not natural ways of treating this illness are. Secondly, I research what the natural alternatives to achieving the same or better results with non-toxic products are.

Some days do you feel like you are surviving instead of thriving?

Just making it through the day?

Well, perhaps you just need to make
Self-Care a Priority.

It's so easy to let it slip and put others first, but often you are left feeling exhausted at the end of the day.

Here's the big piece that's going to help you make yourself a PRIORITY!

If you’ve ever felt totally stressed out and exhausted then this post is for you.
Read the full story: The Number 1 Way to Make Self-Care a Priority.

Many of us fair skinned stars have been there.
For whatever reasons like:
we forgot to reapply,
we didn't expect to be out in the sun for so long,
it was overcast, etc.
We've been sunburned!

What can you do about it next time?
If it happens to you again or if it happens to someone you know,
Learn some great tips to take care of it naturally!

How can you be prepared?
Make sure to have some of not all these remedies on hand so you aren't scrambling when a burn comes.
The last thing you want to do when you get a sunburn is go to the store to buy these remedies.
Plus, it's smart to always travel with these remedies.

Being ready is half the battle!

Have you ever wondered where coffee comes from?
Or how it is traditional enjoyed?

Do you know the economic impact of one of the world's most consumed beverage?
Do you understand the science behind what coffee does to your body?

In this blog post, you will learn all this &
some TIPS to a healthier cup of coffee.

Together we can make some changes on
how we participate in this habit.

What can  you do to nurture yourself during the day so you can easily fall asleep at night?

How can herbal remedies help you relax and sleep?

The key to good rest is having an empty mind.
If you are holding on to emotions or carrying too much stress, it often feels nearly impossible to fall asleep no matter how tired you are.

Here are some Self-Care Tips that will aid you in
emptying your mind on a daily basis.

As well as some of my favorite herbal remedies
to help you unwind.