In this episode of the Open to Life podcast, Melanie Salazar speaks with Colleen Ritz, an herbalist and women's health coach, about the intersection of herbalism and Catholicism. They explore how herbal remedies can support women's health throughout various life stages, including preconception, pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. Colleen emphasizes the importance of nourishing the body with natural remedies and discusses specific herbs that can aid in hormonal balance, labor, and overall wellness. The conversation also touches on the spiritual aspect of herbalism and how it can be integrated into daily life for holistic health.Connect with Colleen on Instagram @nrhealthcoachingWork with her at nurtured-roots.net/Book Colleen recommended: Herbal Medicine for BeginnersSupport the podcast:Learn menstrual cycle, period, and fertility education for Catholics of all ages and stages at ⁠Pearl and Thistle⁠Get 15% OFF the ⁠TempDrop⁠ with my code AFOPENTOLIFEFind healing after a traumatic birth in ⁠The Dwelling Place⁠. Learn more at ⁠Loretto Wellness⁠. Immerse Yourself In All Things Pregnancy, Home Birth, and Postpartum from a Natural Christian Perspective through ⁠Embrace Birth Journey⁠Radical Birth Education: How To Have a Natural Birth — Self Paced Program. Use code MELANIE7116 for 5% OFFBuild a ⁠toxin-free baby registry⁠Takeaways:Herbalism can heal things with plants.God designed this earth for us to use.Herbs are a beautiful way to heal all parts of your body.Healthy fats are key to ovulation.Nourish your body, nourish your baby.Chamomile is a calming herb.Red raspberry leaf helps uterine muscles contract.Nettle is wonderful for iron.There is always something we can try or do.God will not put more on your plate than you can bear.

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