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In episode #361 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Kit Maloney, talks about Yoni Steaming for Conception. More about Kit: Kit Maloney is a certified Vaginal Steam Practitioner and founder of Kitara, a company dedicated to womb health through handcrafted yoni steam seats sustainably made by women in Maine. With over 20 years of experience as an activist, academic, and entrepreneur, Kit holds a Master's in Gender and Social Policy from the London School of Economics and has been featured in Glamour and Marie Claire. Trained by Steamy Chick founder Keli Garza, Kit is passionate about empowering women through holistic practices that support reproductive health, healing, and overall wellness. Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by Puzzle Brew's Fertility Tea: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/fertility-tea Follow Kit on Instagram: @‌bykitara Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram: @‌kela_healthcoach Get your FREE Fertility Meal Plan: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/ FTC Affiliate Disclaimer: The disclosure that follows is intended to fully comply with the Federal Trade Commission's policy of the United States that requires to be transparent about any and all affiliate relations the Company may have on this show. You should assume that some of the product mentions and discount codes given are "affiliate links", a link with a special tracking code This means that if you use one of these codes and purchase the item, the Company may receive an affiliate commission. This is a legitimate way to monetize and pay for the operation of the Website, podcast, and operations and the Company gladly reveals its affiliate relationships to you. The price of the item is the same whether it is an affiliate link or not. Regardless, the Company only recommends products or services the Company believes will add value to its users. The Hormone Puzzle Society and Dr. Kela will receive up to 30% affiliate commission depending on the product that is sponsored on the show. For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at media@hormonepuzzlesociety.com

We are over the moon to host Keli Garza, owner of Steamy Chick and founder of Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute, to THE FULLEST Podcast. This author and entrepreneur raises awareness about the benefits of vaginal steaming, conducts research, trains practitioners, and makes supplies accessible. If you are familiar with THE FULLEST and our Womb Protector™ pelvic steaming kit, then you already know this episode is brimming with all things vaginal health, traditional gynecology, and a peek into the outside perspective of the mainstream medical model. Keli's personal lack of satisfaction with allopathic doctors, coupled with a community-wide need for alternative womb care, guided her to the lost art of pelvic steaming. What started as hand-picking herbs and boiling them in a clay pot under her makeshift pelvic steaming stool, ultimately birthed her online institution that offers courses and certifications, a diverse marketplace, and, coming soon in 2024, a feature-length documentary called STEAM.

In this episode, Kimberly and Keli discuss the future of women's health. During this recorded live event from Kimberly's living room, we learn about the extensive health benefits of vaginal steaming and how the shortcomings in gynecological training reflect contemporary cultural politics around women's bodies. They discuss how to bridge the knowledge gaps found in western medicine's approach to gynecological health when it comes to menstrual cycles, birth, postpartum, and menopause. They discuss their role in pushing the science forward with their collaborative vaginal steam study. They go in depth about healthy periods, uterine cleanses, the fertility industry, and the importance of new language that evolves Women's health. This conversation helps us understand how tending to gynecological care holistically is a way to tend to our own bodies, to tend to future generations, and to build mother culture.   Bio Keli Garza has a Masters degree in International Development graduating cum laude with a focus in nonprofit management and human rights. Keli is the owner of Steamy Chick and the founder of the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute. Through her company she raises awareness on the benefits of vaginal steaming, makes supplies accessible, conducts research and trains practitioners. Keli is the author of the Vaginal Steam World Map, Pelvic Steam Testimonial Database, Fourth Trimester Vaginal Steam Study and Steamy Chick blog. Some of her notable work includes executive producing the Hot & Steamy Podcast, creating the annual #steamyaugust Vaginal Steam Awareness Month and an upcoming documentary film with the working title STEAM. With over 20 years experience in the nonprofit field, Keli also serves as the founder and president of the Bahia Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to artistic, cultural, physical, educational and financial community wellness as well as the founder of the Good Gynecology Project.   What She Shares: –Steaming impact on postpartum, infertility, and for all cycles –Centering cycles and uterus for overall health –Inadequate medical care for women –Creating mother culture   What You'll Hear: –Need for physiological care postpartum –Using better language to create stronger mother culture –Vaginal Steam documentary –Gaps in women's health –Training practitioners for vaginal steaming –History of vaginal steaming in U.S. –Significant blood pressure levels lowered after steaming –Steaming for preeclampsia, birth injuries, and postpartum care –Lack of conversations around postpartum recovery –Disconnect between possibilities of postpartum issues and medical solutions –Fertility in relation to overall health –Destigmatizing steaming  –Morality and ideology versus physiology –Infertility industry –Tending to postpartum care before crisis –No structural space for cycles in work, education, and healthcare –No definition for miscarriage recovery or infertility –Women's physiology as cyclical not just deviant men –Menstrual leave policies for workplace –Period is a uterine cleanse –Cramps are uterus contracting to clear out residue –Healthy periods begin and end with fresh red blood –Lack of consideration in health of uterus during IVF –Using periods for postpartum practice –Female brain and female nervous system –Understanding phases and cycles post menopause –Importance of endocrine system for overall health –Viewing the body as a whole not separate parts –Purposes of the uterus other than reproduction  –Reproductive system as health –Centering, understanding, and defining the uterus and care –Other applications for steaming after assault and infection –Facilitator steaming training –Building mother culture - Menstrual health as a vital sign - Definition of Postpartum Recovery - Uterus is more than a Reproductive Organ - Physiological Feminism (different from choice feminism) - Female systems are more sensitive and resilient than male systems - Stop normalizing pain with s*x the first time (instead of “it's gonna hurt” “it shouldn't hurt.”) - Build MotherCulture   Resources Website: www.steamychick.com IG: @steamychick  www.fourthtrimestervaginalsteamstudy.com  

In this Episode: - How vaginal steaming helps postpartum - My story of steaming to heal tears (and one mistake you won't want to make) - Steaming to support Rape/sexual abuse healing - Keli's story of encountering steaming - Some use cases for postpartum steaming Join Our Community to Get the Steaming for Postpartum Healing https://elenaharderr.com/membership-home/podcast-membership Connect with Our Guest Expert Keli Garza has a Masters degree in International Development graduating cum laude with a focus in nonprofit management and human rights. Keli is the owner of Steamy Chick and the founder of the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute. Through her company she raises awareness on the benefits of vaginal steaming, makes supplies accessible, conducts research and trains practitioners. Keli is the author of the Vaginal Steam World Map, Pelvic Steam Testimonial Database, Fourth Trimester Vaginal Steam Study and Steamy Chick blog. Some of her notable work includes executive producing the Hot & Steamy Podcast, creating the annual #steamyaugust Vaginal Steam Awareness Month and an upcoming documentary film with the working title STEAM. With over 20 years experience in the nonprofit field, Keli also serves as the founder and president of the Bahia Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to artistic, cultural, physical, educational and financial community wellness as well as the founder of the Good Gynecology Project. About Elena Harder Elena Harder is on a mission to Nourish Mothers and create Bulletproof Moms. She started her awakening journey when she conceived her son in 2010. A challenging hospital birth lead to an abusive relationship and then 7 years spent in crippling postpartum depression, self loathing and people pleasing. She never gave up hope on finding a way through. Her search for “mental health” led Elena to study Mindfulness, Spirituality, NLP, Theta Healing, Tantra, Optimal Nutrition, and Intermittent Fasting to find a way to finally recover her mind and joyful soul. Now she works with other mothers to help them master the tools and skills that really work to remove their negative self talk, eliminate stress, heal their hearts, and remove anxiety, fear and depression. She believes that by sharing vulnerable stories, and hard earned wisdom, others don't need to make the same mistakes, can move from suffering to joy much faster, and be empowered to find their own Joygasmic Life. Get the Free Joygasmic Birth eCourse at joygasm.me Website: ElenaHarderR.com Facebook: Facebook.com/Joygasm8 Instagram: @JoygasmHarder Purchase the Ignite Female Changemakers Book https://elenaharderr.com/ignite-book/ Huge Thank you to SONNY for our Intro-Outro Song https://open.spotify.com/artist/7woO5xoM5KGReQEEqdexGj --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joygasmic/message

If you've been curious about womb steaming but haven't been sure where to start or how it works, today's episode is for you. I'm sharing a conversation with Chantal Blake, Womb Wellness Educator and Womb Steaming Therapist.  She helps women "break cycles of painful periods and hormonal chaos, prepare for healthy conception, recover after birth, and raise daughters who love their periods through the tools of body literacy, cycle syncing, and traditional self-care." We talk about:  Chantal's journey as mother and how steaming supported her from preconception, to miscarriage, to birth postpartum Pregnancy loss outside of the medicial system The ways postpartum steaming can support healing Steaming for trauma resolution and how the structural shifts the emotional Ancestral remembering and different lineages through steaming Learn more from Chantal through her education and 1:1 consultations on IG and FB  @honoured.womb  Want to begin your womb steaming practice at home? Download my free Sovereign Womb Steaming Guide here ! For more cyclical womb care practices, and radical body literacy education, you'll find so much more in our Womb Room Community Membership ! Ready to dive deep into the energetics of your womb and your live? SOVEREIGN WOMBAN is a year-long, intimate container for female health and energetic sovereignty -- the foundations of living in your truest power. Keli Garza's Steamy Chick

Keli Garza is the owner of Steamy Chick and the founder of the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute. Through her company, she raises awareness of the benefits of vaginal steaming, makes supplies accessible, conducts research, and trains practitioners. Keli is the author of the Vaginal Steam World Map, Pelvic Steam Testimonial Database, and the Fourth Trimester Vaginal Steam Study. She is also the creator of the annual #steamyaugust Vaginal Steam Awareness Month and an upcoming documentary film with the working title STEAM. Keli's story about how she became the Steamy Chick is unconventional and hilarious and involves a whole conversation about Gwyneth Paltrow. In this episode, we talk about the many cultures around the world that have used vaginal steaming for hundreds of years, how steaming can help many women, why it works, how OB/GYNs are utilizing vaginal steaming in their practices, resources to help you get started with vaginal steaming, and more. Keli is so knowledgeable about the history of steaming, and I think this episode will blow your mind. To learn more, visit https://nicolejardim.com/podcasts/why-is-vaginal-steaming-so-controversial-keli-garza/. This episode is brought to you by Prima. Visit Prima.co and use my code PERIOD for an exclusive limited-time 20% off offer. Podcast Production Support: Amazing Gains | https://listenerstoclients.com

Nathan Riley is a medical doctor trained in OBGYN and palliative care. He joins the podcast today to talk, generally, about the role of medicine in society, what it has been and what it could be, its beauty and limitations, and working inside the system vs. outside of the system. I really dig Nathan because he thinks way outside of the box while not being so far out that your average person gets lost in the sauce. We discuss the work of a handful of Renaissance thinkers as we go back and forth on medicine, science, and the unseen – and how they can and do balance each other out.  He's a grounding presence that brings a tangible optimism and hope to so many issues that seem quite the opposite at first glance. If, by the end of the show, you vibe with Nathan's approach, you can learn more about working with him at lukestorey.com/belovedholistics, where you can use the code Luke100 for $100 off his services.   00:03:33 — Experiencing Both Life & Death Prevalence of surgery in maternity care  Getting into the homeopathic field  Bringing hospice and palliative care into the OBGYN space Witnessing 1,000 births and 1,000 deaths   Stepping through the portal  My Last Sound by Yoko Sen (presentation) 00:30:48 — The State of Modern Birth Control The Business of Birth Control (film) Complex biological impact of hormonal contraceptives  Rehashing my education on ovulation  She Becomes: A Dad's Guide to His Developing Daughter by Peyton Callahan  Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) 00:43:22 — Science as a Belief System Left-brain dominance in science and medicine The sterilization of science  What made Dr. Nathan hit the breaks on the vaccine Hildegard von Bingen's 6th century work with sound therapy 00:53:12 — Physical, Mental & Spiritual Wellness Merging all available tools to make a combined approach   The  7 principles of health  His unique process working with midwives  Training on chakra at the Chek Institute The Myths of Infertility + Primemester Power & Creating Superbabies w/ Dr. Cleopatra 01:18:27 — Tuning into (or Mitigating) Vibrational Frequencies  Biogeometry and energetic fields Touching on the work of Dr. Ibrahim Karim Mitigating the effects of EMF Touching on the work of Rudolf Steiner Benefits of pelvic steaming  Keli Garza, The Steamy Chick   01:42:39 — Looking Ahead with Hope Holistic birth and death  Simplifying the birth environment  Indie Birth Midwifery School Living, earthing, and dying in the optimal way The birth stories of Nathan's kids  Touching on the breathwork of Sarah Charmoli Needing a sense of control over nature    More about this episode. 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The Women's Health, Wisdom, and... WINE! podcast is a weekly conversation with practitioners, providers, patients & healers about complex reproductive medicine & women's health challenges, the value of an integrative approach to these challenges, many of the women's health topics you're already thinking about & uncomfortable talking about & my personal favorite... WINE!Google "vaginal steaming".Seriously. Google it.You'll find anything from "Why You Shouldn't Steam Your Vagina" blogs to "Why You Shouldn't Try Vaginal Steaming" articles to "V-Steam is Actually a Thing" videos to "I Tried A Vaginal Steam Treatment, And Here's What Happened" personal accounts.  The majority of these articles are written by people who have never once tried vaginal steaming and/or have limited knowledge of and experience with the traditional healing practice.Long before Gwyneth. Long before Chrissy. Long before the Mowry sisters. Long before Jada. More than a luxury spa service, vaginal steaming  is a healing modality with hundreds, possibly thousands, of years of empirical evidence that spans globally throughout various cultures and civilizations. Continuing to carry the torch for traditional healing methods, Keli Garza is The Original Steamy Chick.About Keli:Keli Garza has a Masters degree in International Development graduating cum laude with a focus in nonprofit management and human rights. Keli is the owner of Steamy Chick and the founder of the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute. Through her company she raises awareness on the benefits of vaginal steaming, makes supplies accessible, conducts research and trains practitioners. Keli is the author of the Vaginal Steam World Map, Pelvic Steam Testimonial Database, Fourth Trimester Vaginal Steam Study and Steamy Chick blog. Some of her notable work includes executive producing the Hot & Steamy Podcast, creating the annual #steamyaugust Vaginal Steam Awareness Month and an upcoming documentary film with the working title STEAM. With over 20 years experience in the nonprofit field, Keli also serves as the founder and president of the Bahia Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to artistic, cultural, physical, educational and financial community wellness as well as the founder of the Good Gynecology Project.Resources Mentioned:Vaginal Steam World MapFourth Trimester Vaginal Steam StudyHot & Steamy PodcastConnect with Keli:Steamy ChickInstagram: @steamychick YouTubeThe hashtag for the podcast is #nourishyourflourish. You can also find our practice on the following social media outlets:Facebook: The Eudaimonia CenterInstagram: theeudaimoniacenterTwitter: eu_daimonismFor more reproductive medicine and women's health information and other valuable resources, make sure to visit our website.Have a question, comment, guest suggestion, or want to share your story? Email us at info@laurenawhite.com.

This is the first episode in a series called “steam stories”. I can't get over the powerful feedback I have received on the power of steaming. Pelvic pain has been heavily normalized by modern medicine along with many other abnormalities that can show up during a period. This episode introduces some of the ways that we can support our wombs during bleeding and postpartum.   In This Episode 2:54 - Keli's steam story - how she discovered steaming  17:27 - How steaming helped Keli recover after giving birth to both of her children  34:15 - Racial inequities in womb health care and prevalence of fibroids  47:54 - Defining success at the beginning of a steaming journey  51:50 - Practices outside of steaming that can support womb healing and womb health  1:00:31 - Creating better practices that support your health during your womb bleeding  1:09:48 - How women of color are leading the return to steaming and how to support that mission 

After I tried womb steaming for the first time this year in a group on a women's retreat, I realised I had a layer of shame around the idea of tending to the health of my vagina through steaming in public. However the experience was profound: enjoyable, spiritual, and pleasurable. It opened a door to something new for me. Recently, I took the step of purchasing myself a steam stool and had my first at-home steam, which was divine. My curiosity piqued - and many of my instagram community wanting to learn more too, I invited Toyah Hicks to share with the what pelvic steaming is, why you might want to try it, and how to do it. Toyah also shared how steaming supports menstrual health, supported her conscious conception, and how she connects to her intuition and ancestors through the practice. I would love to hear whether you're a regular steamer or are considering trying this for the first time!! Drop me a comment here, or send me a DM on Instagram to join the conversation!About Toyah Toyah Hicks is a Pelvic Steaming Practitioner, Birth Trauma Support Worker, Postpartum Doula in Training and a Māmā to her 16month old Son. She is committed to the Reawakening of Feminine Consciousness and the Reclamation of our sacred Rites of Passage. Toyah is soon to launch her business Rose Womb Steaming - offering Vaginal Steaming Stools, Herbs and Consultations. She is based in New Zealand. LinksConnect with Toyah on instagram @rosewombsteaming and Rose Womb Healing on Facebook. Toyah named her teacher Steamy Chick.Join the free Wild Flow Circle community or Find me over on Instagram Learn with me: discover my courses and classes Thanks so much as ever for supporting me to host Wild Flow Podcast! It means such a lot to receive your ratings, reviews, and to be tagged in your IG stories @charlotte.pointeaux.coach! Please share with your soul sisters who are learning to honour their cycles and live as an embodied cyclical woman too, so they can receive the wisdom they're searching for. Find the full show notes at https://charlottepointeaux.com/podcast/ Charlotte xxx PS: Would you love to belong to a soul-nourishing sisterhood of women who are deeply connected to their inner seasons, cycles and body's wisdom? If so, I'd love to invite you to become a treasured member of our Wild Flow Coven membership and Subscribe for your free cycle magick rituals guides. Want to dive deeper and be held in your own private container for inner healing? Find my coaching and programs here at https://charlottepointeaux.com/coaching/

Moyosant discusses the history and ancestral connections of Grand Midwives, the creation of gynecology, and the beauty and reclamation of indigenous medicine, particularly pelvic/vaginal steaming. PBS Show: The Black Church, hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr.  -https://www.pbs.org/show/black-church/Ms. Mary Francis Hill Coley in All My Babies: https://youtu.be/KGaW3yhfKN0'Medical Apartheid: The Dark History of Medical Experimentation on Black Americans from Colonial Times to the Present' by Harriet A. Washington-https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/185986/medical-apartheid-by-harriet-a-washington/Steamy Chick: https://www.steamychick.com/Podcast Artwork: Astronym       http://linktr.ee/astronym  Moyo Mysteries Website:  https://www.moyomysteries.org (Spiritual Consultation, Full Spectrum Doula Services, Energy Ritual Work, Vaginal/Pelvic Steam Plans, and Community Prayer + Light Setting, The Womb Lounge)Moyo Mysteries Facebook Page:    https://www.facebook.com/moyomysteries/Moyo Mysteries Instagram Page:   https://www.instagram.com/moyomysteriesGuided Cycles Website:    https://www.guidedcycles.org (Death Doula Work, End-of-Life Planning, Legacy Crafting,  Genealogy Work, Community Prayer + Light Setting, and The Death Lounge)Guided Cycles Facebook Page:     https://www.facebook.com/guidedcycles/Make a donation to Moyosant (Victoria) at:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/moyomysteriesCash App: $MoyosantPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/moyosantSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/moyosant)

How has the time-tested practice of Vaginal Steaming, known to efficiently and cost-effectively resolve issues - ranging from menstrual cramps and irregular periods, to cysts and fibroids, to fertility challenges, to a whole host of postpartum issues in dozens of countries around the world, been dismissed by the Western medical model?  Keli Garza, founder of Steamy Chick and the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute, shares her journey of leading what has become the premiere resource in data collection and research in the efficacy of Perineal Steaming, including results from the Fourth Trimester Postpartum Study and the Pelvic Steam Testimonial Database.  

Kyona of Ky-veda gives us an in depth perspective on Ayurveda (the ancient Indian lifestyle technology that is over 5,000 years old), Auriculotherapy (ear acupuncture, an ancient Chinese therapy 3,500 years old) and Peri-steaming (therapeutic use of water vapor in the pelvic region used in multiple countries dating back to ancient times). We talk about honoring the life cycles of nature, our inner rhythms and tangible practices to experience "self care elevated." Keep in touch with her @kyveda or book a consultation on her website: http://ky-therapy.com/. Show Notes: You can find previous audio journals here: https://www.mariposa-journal.com/journal. Upcoming workshops: Virtual Full Moon Ceremony on January 28th + Virtual Workshop: Herbs for the Heart with Amy Jirsa. Intro audio created by Ianne Rivera. Check out her sonic healing rituals. Steamy Chick is the per-steaming community Kyona and I met and we discuss in the episode. Stay tuned for the next episode with Akashic Records Reader, Lauren Scungio. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehealerseries/support

Keli Garza has a Masters degree in International Development graduating cum laude. Garza is the owner of Steamy Chick the largest distributor of vaginal steam supplies in the United States. To further vaginal steam education Garza founded a branch of her company called the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute to train practitioners in the use of vaginal steam for menstrual and reproductive health and to further research on the gynecological benefits reported by hundreds of customer case studies. Kimberly Ann Johnson is a Sexological Bodyworker, Somatic Experiencing trauma resolution practitioner, birth doula, and single mom. She specializes in helping women prepare for birth, recover from birth injuries and birth trauma, and heal from sexual trauma. She is the founder of Magamama.com, an international holistic women’s health care resource for expectant and new mothers. She is the co-founder of the STREAM School for Pelvic Care, where she trained birth professionals, yoga teachers, somatic therapists, and bodyworkers to help women prepare for birth and recover from birth. She is the author of the bestselling book The Fourth Trimester: A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions and Restoring Your Vitality. In today’s episode we’re talking about the Fourth Trimester Vaginal Steam Study conducted and published through a joint effort between Keli Garza and Kimberly Ann Johnson. We talk about the benefits of vaginal steaming postpartum, and the implications of implementing vaginal steaming as a standard healthcare protocol for new mothers. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program! Click here  to register now!   Topics discussed in today's episode: Vaginal Steaming is a controversial subject Why it was necessary for Keli and Kimberly to take the reins and conduct The Vaginal Steam Study Challenges of having vaginal steaming looked at as a legitimate way to heal women post-partum The goal of the study was to craft questions for post-partum recovery Perimeters of post-partum heeling and how steaming impacts it The study compared women who vaginal steamed and women who did not steam days after giving birth and compared multiple health related measurements such as blood pressure, pulse, funda size, waist size, weight, labia damage, lochia, hemorrhoids, uterine contractions and breast pain Fourth Trimester Vaginal Steam Study could only use vaginal birth and not cesarean birth Limitations that impacted Keli and Kimberly's Steam Study Unexpected and expected results of vaginal steaming Connect with Keli Garza and Kimberly Ann Johnson: You can connect with Keli Garza on her Website, and Instagram. You can connect with Kimberly Ann Johnson on her Website, Facebook, Instagram and Email. Resources mentioned: Fourth Trimester Vaginal Steam Study The Fourth Trimester: A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions and Restoring Your Vitality The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 268 | Postpartum Planning | What Really Happens After Birth | Adriana Lozada FFP 243 | The Fourth Trimester | Postpartum Care with Maga Mama | Kimberly Ann Johnson FFP 202 | Vaginal Steaming for Period Problems | Steamy Chick | Keli Garza FFP 195 | Ayurvedic Medicine | Managing The Postpartum Period | Stacy Claxton FFP 087 | Managing the Postpartum Period | Creating a Support System for New Moms | How to Transition Back to Work After Baby | Arianna Taboada FFP 043 | The Role of Birth and Postpartum Doulas in the Birthing Process | Placenta Encapsulation | Fertility Awareness | Sarah Moloney FFP 018 | Arvigo Abdominal Therapy | Vaginal Steaming | Traditional Maya healing for Fertility and Menstrual Cycle Irregularities| Dr Rosita Arvigo Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

She's back!! In this week's episode of Sage Sisters Podcast, we invite Dr. Ryan Simmons to answer questions from YOU - the listeners! We cover topics like vag steaming (yah or nah), the effects of birth control on your body, why you may want to try a menstrual cup, and more.     Connect with Dr. Ryan Simmons here and here.   More information on Dr. Jolene Brighten and Post Birth Control Syndrome here   Find the Steamy Chick here   Woman Code by Alisa Vitti   Connect with Sage Sisters Podcast:  Website Instagram Facebook Email: babes@sagesisterspodcast.com

Meet Kelli Garza who has brought the ancient practice of vaginal steaming back to the mainstream. To find out more, and to order your herbs and steaming chair head on over to www.steamychick.com and follow Kelli @steamychick on instagram. We get into GBS, periods, postpartum, the 4th trimester, labor prep and so much more in this episode! She even walks me through my own one-on-one consultation.

I've known about vaginal steaming (sometimes referred to as "yoni steaming") for a while now. In fact, I probably learned about it the same way you may have - when Gwyneth Paltrow introduced it to the wider western world in 2015 via her online magazine, Goop. There's been a ton of negative press about vaginal steaming since that time, probably because of Paltrow's assertions of its healing properties. What is rarely talked about is that vaginal steaming has been used for thousands of years by nearly all cultures, which Garza shares on her Vaginal Steam World Map. And despite all the OB/GYNs that are interviewed for articles condemning vaginal steaming, Garza lists a few of the US doctors that use steaming in their practice. As we talk about in the interview, some of these OB/GYNs have found steaming particularly good for bacterial vaginosis, which has a high recurrence rate when using prescribed medications. I was particularly intrigued about using vaginal steaming for fibroids, which of course I asked Keli about (listen in to hear what she has to say!). One other aspect of the "uproar" about vaginal steaming that I want to point out. Negative articles will often point out that vaginal steaming has not been shown to offer any benefits, and in fact can be damaging. But the problem is, there has been no research conducted in this country to point either way. Yet studies have been conducted in other countries, including Korea, where steaming is like "getting a manicure," it's done so often. So the underlying racism at play - the idea that other non-white countries science isn't valid - is typical when it comes to discussions about natural techniques used by indigenous cultures for most of human time. And since none of the "experts" claiming vaginal steaming is harmful are doing any studies to back these claims, Garza decided to commission a small study called, Fourth Trimester Vaginal Steaming: A Foundational Study. The study concluded that: "vaginal steaming has a positive impact on many of the indicators of postpartum recovery, particularly in the areas of lowering blood pressure and pulse, uterine restoration, initiating and expediting waist girth and weight loss, labia healing, the quicker cessation of uterine bleeding through drawing out lochia, alleviating suture discomfort, promoting bowel regularity and hemorrhoid reduction." There are so many hardships women face with their cycle - from excessive bleeding to no period at all - that vaginal steaming can help with, and Keli and I discuss these in-depth. Keli Garza has a Masters degree in International Development graduating cum laude. Garza is the owner of Steamy Chick the largest distributor of vaginal steam supplies in the United States. To further vaginal steam education Garza founded a branch of her company called the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute to train practitioners in the use of vaginal steam for menstrual and reproductive health and to further research on the gynecological benefits reported by hundreds of customer case studies. Find her at her website, https://www.steamychick.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/steamychick/, or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/steamychick/.

Keli Garza is the owner of Steamy Chicks, which is the largest distributor of vaginal steam supplies in the United States. Steaming started as her own personal health journey and experience. Garza slowly studied hundreds of women and their cycles. Out of her continued curiosity and desire to empower women, Steamy Chicks was born. Through Steamy Chicks Keli educates about vaginal steam via her blog and education programs. She also sells herbs and steaming props. To further vaginal steam education Garza dedicates a branch of her company called the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute to train practitioners in the use of vaginal steam for menstrual and reproductive health and to further research on the gynecological benefits reported by hundreds of customer case studies. Garza is at the forefront of professionalizing vaginal steam into an alternative medicine field known as peristeam hydrotherapy. Use the code 'birthfit' for 10% off your initial purchase of herbs.              

We're replaying the Best of Heavy Flow while we're on hiatus over the summer! Subscribe to our newsletter and hit subscribe to get new episodes in the fall. This week I'm talking to Keli Garza, the owner of Steamy Chick, all about vaginal steaming. We discuss how Keli discovered vaginal steaming, how her business got started, why and how to use vaginal steaming for period issues, why steam is so powerful and how misogyny has shaped modern gynaecology and why we discount traditional remedies like steaming. Heavy Flow is supported by de lune, a menstrual health company on a mission to solve your period problems. Visit delune.co and use code HEAVYFLOW for 15% off. Register for Fertility Awareness for WOC on July 24, 2019 Full Shownotes  Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list  Follow @amandalaird on Instagram Heavy Flow is produced by: TK Matunda Music credit: Julia and Bradley of Home Studios Graphic design: Rachel Laird

Steamy Chick Vaginal Steaming 101: How many of you are shaking your heads in amusement? How many of you are doing that but also VERY curious? And how many of you are just like, this sounds weird but I am excited! After so many years dealing with periods that are so heavy I'm left chronically anemic, I had an entirely open mind when I first heard about vaginal steaming. Five months ago, a friend responded to a Facebook post I had written (Ladies! Any and all advice to slow the flow??) emphatically suggesting vaginal steaming. That was only five months ago, but the idea of steaming my uterus piqued my interest so much that I have been following around Steamy Chick on social media, reading her blogs, and steaming at home myself since. I'm so pumped that Keli Garza, founder of Steamy Chick, came on the show and now I get to share this gem with all of you! This episode is your vaginal steaming 101 course. We discuss its ancient origin (this is not some new trend, you guys), exactly how, when, and why to steam—steaming has been shown to help with everything from infertility to missing periods to blood clots. Plus, it literally feels like a sauna for your uterus. Those of you who are following along with my period series, this episode is part II. I am still in my trial period with vaginal steaming and will have a lot more to say about it in the coming months, but, for now, ENJOY this vaginal steaming 101 course. Weekly Challenge: Steamy Chick challenges us to steam at home this week! You don't need to buy anything, you can steam using things you already have: A pot, some tea, salt, and water. I just finished steaming five days in a row as per Keli's suggestion, and I'm meant to wait until the end of my period to steam for three more days (find out why in this episode!). So, my steam may or may not be lining up with the weekly challenge, but I WILL be waiting to hear from all of you on this! Dear naysayers, what have you got to lose? NOTHING. Unless your pregnant then PLEASE do not do this because you absolutely have something to lose. Follow me @sheajackie for more weekly challenge gems Discussed in this Episode: How to vaginal steamWhy to vaginal steamWho should/ shouldn't vaginal steamWhen to vaginal steamHow I got introduced to vaginal steamingSuccess storiesHow Keli ended up on this life pathWhy Keli has dedicated her life to this workWhy tampons are so harmfulWhat to use instead of tamponsThe signs that your period is not rightThe signs that you aren't getting a full uterine cleanseWhat cramps are/ what brown blood meansInfertility and why vaginal steaming helpsSteaming at-home, free of chargeSelf-care practices for womenTaking rest seriously during your period and why Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Steamy Chick website La Loba Loca padsThe Moon Medicine Course Seaweed sponges  Support this Podcast: Follow me IG @sheajackieJoin the Healing Out Loud Facebook communitysubscribe/rate/review on iTunesShare with your friends!

Keli Garza, Steamy Chick, and Kimberly Johnson, Magamama discuss the results of The Fourth Trimester Vaginal Steam Study results.  We are defining what postpartum recovery looks like. In this podcast we will walk you through the study design- what we did, how we did it, what the results are and what we think the groundbreaking implications of those results mean for future postpartum health and future studies.   

Kris specialises in Womens healing arts & teaches her patients how to gain an understanding of their biological rhythms within the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Licensed acupuncturist, certified herbalist and practice leader from Institute Integral Qi Gong & Tai Chi. Resident acupuncturist at the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute with the Steamy Chick, Kelli Garza. Kris lives in Santa Barbara with her husband and 2 boys. We had a really interesting and fun chat about: - The 7 year cycles of a Woman's life - The 3 Golden Opportunities, menarche, postpartum and peri-menopause - Why it is so important to understand, recognise and nurture our selves during the 3 Golden Opportunities - Sacred Vaginal Ecology - Vaginal Steaming & TCM and Korean history - Kris's personal relationship to her Korean and Norwegian/Irish ancestral lineage Find out more about Kris at: Website Instagram Facebook Kris also mentioned the book: 7 Times a Woman by Lea Andrews. Also authors, Kate Northrup and Heather Bruce The contents of this podcast do not constitute medical or professional advice, do not reflect the opinions of this business, any of its parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, promotional sponsors, or advertising agencies, and do not create any type of patient-physician relationship or other professional relationship between the audience and presenters. No person viewing any podcast from this website should act or refrain from acting on the basis of the content of a podcast without first seeking appropriate professional advice and/or counselling, nor shall the information be used as a substitute for professional advice and/or counselling. Pollination Mamas expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to any actions taken or not taken based on any or all contents of this site.

Keli Garza has a Masters degree in International Development and is the owner of Steamy Chick the largest distributor of vaginal steam supplies in the United States. To further vaginal steam education Keli founded a branch of her company called the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute to train practitioners in the use of vaginal steam for menstrual and reproductive health and to further research on the gynecological benefits reported by hundreds of customer case studies. Keli is at the forefront of professionalizing vaginal steam into an alternative medicine field known as peristeam hydrotherapy. Today's episode was so fun and informative, we could've kept talking for another hour! Keli shares a wealth of knowledge in this episode and it is a must listen if you are a woman of any age, or a man who wants to understand women's reproductive health! We cover a LOT in this episode: What is vaginal steaming and how Keli discovered it. Where vaginal steaming originated. What is the purpose/benefits of vaginal steaming. How to do it and how it works. Who is (and isn't) a good candidate for vaginal steaming. History of Gynaecology. How can vaginal steaming help someone who has heavy periods, endometriosis, cysts, fibroids, PCOS, PMS, postpartum, menopausal. Check out www.steamychick.com for more info, to find a practitioner and to order supplies! Also you can follow Steamy Chick on IG: @steamychick and follow me @katherinekoroll  We'd love to connect with you and hear what you think! If you enjoyed this episode then please spread the light and share it with a friend! Also please subscribe, rate and review this podcast so you never miss an episode.         

In this episode, Raquel and I discuss the research project she is collaborating with Keli Garza of Steamy Chick and Kimberley Johnson, author of "The Fourth Trimester" to conduct. The research is all about the benefits of Vaginal Steaming for postpartum care for women. Listen in for more details. In this episode, Raquel and I discuss the research she is doing with postpartum women to prove the benefits of vaginal steaming during this crucial healing time for moms. Please donate to this project here: http://fourthtrimestervaginalsteamstu... Reach out to Raquel to get involved here: raquel@steamychick.com Sign up for the Embodied Shakti Summit here: www.embodiedshaktisummit.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/WombCenteredHealing/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/WombCenteredHealing/support

Become a contributing member of the podcast +   My period used to be painful with gnarly cramps and very heavy bleeding. When I went the gyno, I was quickly put on birth control pills. Before long my body had become insensitive to the birth control hormones, resulting in a month long period, and then a time of trying various birth control pills with higher levels of hormones. That resulted in me feeling totally f*cking  crazy, out of balance, and eventually stopping birth control. It took some time for my cycle and hormones come back into some sort of regularity. The pain and discomfort was still there, but I was told that it was normal, “That’s just the burden of being a woman”.   After talking to many friends, I discovered that my story of painful periods wasn’t unique. Many of us, including myself, had started to accept the pain and normalize it.   It wasn’t until I discovered vaginal steaming that my periods began to shift it become pain free. Infections decreased and my period was no longer met with dread. Steaming also felt incredibly nourishing, comforting, and empowering.    I knew I wanted to have a vaginal steaming expert on the show, and I couldn’t think of a more perfect woman to share with us than the one and only Steamy Chick, Keli Garza.   In this episode, Keli shares the science of steaming, along with incredible case studies and research on vaginal steaming. We touch on the perfect period, women’s healthcare, and the powerful process of reclaiming the authority of our own bodies.  I left our conversation with my jaw dropped and seriously ready to get steamy!   If you have ever had a period or know someone who has - you should DEFINITELY listen to this episode :)   We discussed:   How Keli secretly discovered vaginal steaming postpartum and surprisingly found her way to studying it and sharing it with women How Gwyneth Paltrow helped launch Kelli into becoming Steamy Chick Several “medical miracles” that happen from steaming The Power of steaming and how it actually works to help cleanse and bring the uterus and vagina into optimal health - even from extreme pain and health issues How to practice vaginal steaming at home The healthy period and the myth that painful, dysfunctional periods are normal Research challenges and the depth of the problem in women’s health History of Gynecology and it's limitations The worldwide roots of vaginal steaming  Vaginal steaming for postpartum healing   Resources Website:  www.steamychick.com Instagram: @steamychick   About Keli Keli Garza has a Masters degree in International Development graduating cum laude. Garza is the owner of Steamy Chick the largest distributor of vaginal steam supplies in the United States. To further vaginal steam education Garza founded a branch of her company called the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute to train practitioners in the use of vaginal steam for menstrual and reproductive health and to further research on the gynecological benefits reported by hundreds of customer case studies. Garza is at the forefront of professionalizing vaginal steam into an alternative medicine field known as peristeam hydrotherapy.

This episode is for information purposes and does not constitute advice. Please speak to your medical provider before trying vaginal steaming. For the avoidance of doubt, it should absolutely in certain circumstances including when pregnant or when taking certain contraceptives - this is discussed in the Podcast and other contraindications are set out on Keli’s website although this may not be exhaustive. About Keli Keli Garza has a Masters degree in International Development graduating cum laude. Garza is the owner of Steamy Chick the largest distributor of vaginal steam supplies in the United States. To further vaginal steam education Garza founded a branch of her company called the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute to train practitioners in the use of vaginal steam for menstrual and reproductive health and to further research on the gynecological benefits reported by hundreds of customer case studies. Garza is at the forefront of professionalizing vaginal steam into an alternative medicine field known as peristeam hydrotherapy. Episode highlights How Keli found vaginal steaming at a Korean spa and how it brought a ‘healthy’ period for her and what this looked like. After her first child she realised vaginla steam could be used in postpartum - this is when she realised how important the practice was. How Keli’s business Steamy Chick began. What health issues vaginal steaming may be able to support including some success stories based on anecdotal experiences from Keli’s clients. The various online resources and courses Keli offers through Steamy Chick in hydristeam therapy including training courses. The studies looking at vaginal steaming - they are currently in Chinese and Korean and require translating. Keli’s understanding of the cleaning mechanism of the uterus and how that is impeded by tampons. Keli’s view on when vaginal steaming should not be carried/contraindications. However, please do check with your medical provider before trying vaginal steaming. The 4th trimester research project Keli is leading which is currently at feasibility stage. Postpartum care and the information which is lacking in this critical period and the various stages of recovery and healing including uterine prolapse. We discuss Maya Dusenbury’s book Doing Harm - I talked to Maya in Episode 2 of the Podcast - you can listen here. How vaginal steaming is an ancient remedy used around the globe. How vaginal steaming is said to address women’s individual health issues based on herbs used and steaming protocol. Relevant links Dr. Tosha Rogers & The Atlanta Premier OB/GYN staff http://drtosharogers.com- located in Atlanta, Georgia. The Do’s and Don’ts - http://www.steamychick.com/blog/the-dos-and-donts-of-vaginal-steaming/ Research on vaginal steaming http://www.steamychick.com/research/ Click here to follow Steamy Chick on Instagram at www.instagram.com/steamychick You can buy Vaginal steam supplies here http://www.steamychick.com May Dusenbury’s book Doing Harm can be bought here. If you liked this episode of the Mothering the Mother Podcast, tell your friends! Please rate/review/subscribe to the show. You can contact Alison at https://www.alisonbarker.com/connect/ or follow her on Instagram www.instagram.com/alison_barker_ and find details of her nutrition packages at www.alisonbarker.com/work-with-me-3 Please also join the Facebook group Mothering the Mother where we continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1885649551488600/     Click here to sign up to my Newsletter here - my Privacy Policy can be found here. 

After discovering the near-miraculous healing power of vaginal steaming in her own life, Keli began to research the effects of this ancient practice on menstrual and reproductive health. Her company, Steamy Chick, is now the largest distributor of vaginal steam supplies in the United States. She also founded the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute to train practitioners in the use of vaginal steam therapies. Call it what you will: yoni steam, gyno in a box, or peristeam hydrotherapy - this is women's ancient medicine and it's spreading like wildfire, as we're remembering the wisdom of our grandmothers. if you are interested in any of the courses on Keli's website, steamychick.com, she's offering a generous discount to our Honey Talks community. These courses include Vaginal Steam Starter's Guide $297, Vaginal Steam Facilitator Certification $397 and Peristeam Hydrotherapist Certification $5044. Use the code honeytalks at checkout for a special discount. This show is brought to you by @fknhoney, a make-love-better love butter with amazing glide and healing botanicals. It's edible, arousing, smells divine, and can help transform your orgasmic potential. fknhoney.com Discussed in this episode: - how steaming will change your body - why steaming works even when you don't believe it - how to avoid painful sex postpartum - what is prolapse - what you didn't know about postpartum recovery - universal postpartum practices designed for a woman to heal - what you might not know about midwifery - what happens if you steam immediately after giving birth - what is uterine fatigue / flood bleeding - the most important time to rest - how to stop bleeding postpartum - how steaming can heal traumas from previous births - no more fibroids - what about episiotomy scars? - steaming & menopause - why we can't talk about returning to great sex without talking about birth injuries - how to get juicy like a teenager - how vaginal steaming does everything that foreplay does - how vaginal steaming makes orgasms better - is returning to a pre-pregnancy body a myth?

After discovering the near-miraculous healing power of vaginal steaming in her own life, Keli began to research the effects of this ancient practice on menstrual and reproductive health. Her company, Steamy Chick, is now the largest distributor of vaginal steam supplies in the United States. She also founded the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute to train practitioners in the use of vaginal steam therapies. Call it what you will: yoni steam, gyno in a box, or peristeam hydrotherapy - this is women’s ancient medicine and it’s spreading like wildfire, as we’re remembering the wisdom of our grandmothers. if you are interested in any of the courses on Keli’s website, steamychick.com, she’s offering a generous discount to our Honey Talks community. These courses include Vaginal Steam Starter's Guide $297, Vaginal Steam Facilitator Certification $397 and Peristeam Hydrotherapist Certification $5044. Use the code honeytalks at checkout for a special discount. This show is brought to you by @fknhoney, a make-love-better love butter with amazing glide and healing botanicals. It’s edible, arousing, smells divine, and can help transform your orgasmic potential. fknhoney.com   Discussed in this episode:  - how steaming will change your body - why steaming works even when you don’t believe it - how to avoid painful sex postpartum - what is prolapse - what you didn’t know about postpartum recovery - universal postpartum practices designed for a woman to heal - what you might not know about midwifery - what happens if you steam immediately after giving birth - what is uterine fatigue / flood bleeding - the most important time to rest - how to stop bleeding postpartum - how steaming can heal traumas from previous births - no more fibroids - what about episiotomy scars? - steaming & menopause - why we can’t talk about returning to great sex without talking about birth injuries - how to get juicy like a teenager - how vaginal steaming does everything that foreplay does - how vaginal steaming makes orgasms better - is returning to a pre-pregnancy body a myth?

Is it getting STEAMY in here or is it just me? Vaginal Steaming has become a popular self-care and health treatment for vulvas around the world. Reports of women healing from Bacterial Vaginosis, Sexual Trauma, and Infertility after V-steam treatments have got us asking--does it work? Keli Garza is the Steamy Chick here to enlighten you.   In this episode you’ll learn:   What is Vaginal Steaming and how does it actually work? Gynecological issues that V-steaming can help alleviate Getting back on track with your menstrual cycle using V-steaming protocols How V-steam can aid in recovering from sexual trauma and infertility Myths about v-steaming that have been in the media and what the truth about it is How to get yourself started! Got a question you’d like me to answer? Email me at drcat@sexloveyoga.com or visit eatplaysex.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eatplaysex/message

This week I'm talking to Keli Garza, the owner of Steamy Chick, all about vaginal steaming. We discuss how Keli discovered vaginal steaming, how her business got started, why and how to use vaginal steaming for period issues, why steam is so powerful and how misogyny has shaped modern gynaecology and why we discount traditional remedies like steaming. This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by my one-on-one period coaching and holistic nutrition services. Understand your menstrual cycle. Improve your hormonal health. Increase period-related nutrition and self-advocacy skills. Full Shownotes Register for my FREE workshop Breaking the Curse of Menstruation Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list Follow @amandalaird on Instagram Heavy Flow is produced by: TK Matunda Music credit: Julia and Bradley of Home Studios Graphic design: Rachel Laird

Vienna Farlow, the Cuntsultant, Reproductive health practitioner The Cuntsultant: Vienna Farlow (www.thecuntsultant.com)  is a Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner intern and the founder of The Cuntsultant, Your Vagina’s Consultant. She is currently studying at Justisse Healthworks for Women and is a member of the Association of Fertility Awareness Professionals. Her work is focused on demystifying the female body and teaching women and people with vaginas ways to connect with their bodies. The Cuntsultant is the culmination of her lifelong pursuit to learn as much as possible about the vagina and the people who have them -- physically, emotionally, and spiritually. She believes that all female bodied people should be empowered to know more about their bodies and the way they work. She is passionate about reproductive justice, LGBTQ+ inclusion, full spectrum care, abortion access and provocation in the name of education. Instagram: @thecvntsultant Weekly Challenge: Ladies, if you don't already do this, then get ready for your relationship with your body to change! This week, Vienna challenges us to pay attention to our menstrual cycles! Each day take note of how your body is feeling - breast tenderness, headaches, any cramping, cravings, libido. Take note of what is happening with your vulva and vagina - what your blood looked like if you are menstruating, any cervical mucus/discharge in your underwear, itchiness, etc. Notice if things change day to day or stay the same. If you are new to this kind of tracking, you can use apps like Clue or Kindara to get started. Keep me posted on your progress on IG @sheajackie. Discussed in this Episode: The origin of the word 'Cunt' Vienna's desire to learn as much as possible about Vaginas Hormonal birth control How ovulation works—things you never knew The link between fertility and health Reproductive Health What a healthy cycle looks like What you can do to help address problematic menstrual cycles The phases of your cycle Cervical mucus—what it looks like Cervical crypts How sperm survives in the female body Charting your menstrual cycle Tracking Apps—when to use them and when not to The number one thing you can start doing to pay attention Justisse method of fertility awareness Basal Body temp Why it's important to go beyond doctors for women's health Rest Abortion support Reproductive Health Resources/ Links: The Women's Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets by Barbara G. walker  Cunt by Inga Muscio The Red Tent by Anita Diamont Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler  Justisse Method of Fertility Awareness Basal Body Thermometer Support this Podcast: Become a patron Follow me on IG @sheajackie subscribe/rate/review on itunes or any other platform Follow me at www.jackieshea.com Join the Healing Out Loud with Jackie Shea Facebook group  Other Episodes Like This: Vaginal Steaming 101 with Steamy Chick founder Keli Garza The Struggles and Triumphs of Unexplained Infertility Happy Listening, friends! Fun and Love always, Jackie  

In today’s FAM Reality Series episode, Michelle shares her experience transitioning off hormonal contraceptives, in favour of the fertility awareness method. Today's episode is sponsored by Steamy Chick. Learn the ancient practice of vaginal steaming to improve menstrual cycle health and fertility. Become a Vaginal Steam Facilitator for only $194 online. Today's episode is also sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program. The next session begins in July 2018! You are invited to join us in the Fertility Awareness Mastery program! You'll have an opportunity to master Fertility Awareness, take a deep dive into your cycles, gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here to apply now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Transitioning from hormonal contraceptives to the fertility awareness method How to draw the coverline/baseline on your menstrual cycle chart Getting an accurate basal body temperature Cervical position charting What factors impact cervical mucus production? How to manage the fertile window Using fertility awareness confidently to prevent pregnancy Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Website, on Facebook, and on Twitter. Resources mentioned: Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Programs Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: On-Air Client Sessions | Fertility Awareness Reality Series Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Steamy Chick | Vaginal Steam Facilitator Certification This episode is sponsored by Steamy Chick. Learn the ancient practice of vaginal steaming to improve menstrual cycle health and fertility. Become a Vaginal Steam Facilitator for only $194 online and begin offering this service that is quickly growing in demand as women revive this advanced form of women's health. Head over to steamychick.com and click certification for more information. Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!  

In today’s episode, you get a sneak peek into what I am doing to prepare my body for pregnancy. Spoiler alert…I’m not pregnant! And I’m not currently trying to get pregnant, but there is a possibility that I will want to have another baby in the distant future, and there are several things that I am actively doing to prepare my body for pregnancy at this very moment. Today's episode is sponsored by Steamy Chick. Learn the ancient practice of vaginal steaming to improve menstrual cycle health and fertility. Become a Vaginal Steam Facilitator for only $194 online. Today's episode is also sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program. The next session begins in July 2018! You are invited to join us in the Fertility Awareness Mastery program! You'll have an opportunity to master Fertility Awareness, take a deep dive into your cycles, gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here to apply now! Topics discussed in today's episode: The importance of food based nutrition, and taking time to replenish nutrients when preparing for pregnancy Incorporating fertility boosting foods including healthy fats, and organ meats Supporting gut health by eating fermented foods and consuming bone broth The role of fertility awareness (as a form of non-hormonal birth control) in preserving fertility and preparing for pregnancy The impact of pregnancy and breastfeeding on your nutrient stores Child spacing as pregnancy preparation The role of sleep to balance hormones Ensuring your partner is preparing for pregnancy also Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Website, on Facebook, and on Twitter. Resources mentioned: Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Programs Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 009 | Sacred Fertility Foods | The key to having healthy babies and a healthy pregnancy | Sally Fallon-Morell FFP 172 |  Nourishing Fats | Why You Need Animal Fats For Fertility & Pregnancy | Sally Fallon Morell FFP 188 | Real Food For Pregnancy | Optimizing vegetarian & vegan diets for pregnancy | Lily Nichols FFP 133 | Preparing for Pregnancy and Childbirth Naturally | Mama Natural | Genevieve Howland Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Steamy Chick | Vaginal Steam Facilitator Certification This episode is sponsored by Steamy Chick. Learn the ancient practice of vaginal steaming to improve menstrual cycle health and fertility. Become a Vaginal Steam Facilitator for only $194 online and begin offering this service that is quickly growing in demand as women revive this advanced form of women's health. Head over to steamychick.com and click certification for more information. Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

In today’s FAM Reality Series episode, Heather shares her experience with hormonal contraceptives, painful periods, and why she decided to transition to fertility awareness. Today's episode is sponsored by Steamy Chick. Learn the ancient practice of vaginal steaming to improve menstrual cycle health and fertility. Become a Vaginal Steam Facilitator for only $194 online. Today's episode is also sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program. The next session begins in July 2018! You are invited to join us in the Fertility Awareness Mastery program! You'll have an opportunity to master Fertility Awareness, take a deep dive into your cycles, gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here to apply now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Heather takes us through her history of hormonal birth control use Managing period pain How is endometriosis diagnosed? Monitoring cervical health through cervical mucus observations Interpreting temperatures on the menstrual cycle chart Timing sex for pregnancy Identifying ovulation on the menstrual cycle chart Cervical position charting Utilizing the menstrual cycle as a vital sign Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Website, on Facebook, and on Twitter. Resources mentioned: Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Programs Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 202 | Vaginal Steaming for Period Problems | Steamy Chick | Keli Garza FFP 180 | Managing Painful Periods | Dysmenorrhea | Endometriosis | Dr. Lara Briden, ND FFP 173 | Reclaiming Menstruation | The Wisdom and Power of Your Menstrual Cycle | Lara Owen On-Air Client Sessions | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Steamy Chick | Vaginal Steam Facilitator Certification This episode is sponsored by Steamy Chick. Learn the ancient practice of vaginal steaming to improve menstrual cycle health and fertility. Become a Vaginal Steam Facilitator for only $194 online and begin offering this service that is quickly growing in demand as women revive this advanced form of women's health. Head over to steamychick.com and click certification for more information. Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!  

In today’s Pill Reality Series episode, Allie shares her experience using the Mirena IUD. Today's episode is sponsored by Steamy Chick. Learn the ancient practice of vaginal steaming to improve menstrual cycle health and fertility. Become a Vaginal Steam Facilitator for only $194 online. Today's episode is also sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program. The next session begins in July 2018! You are invited to join us in the Fertility Awareness Mastery program! You'll have an opportunity to master Fertility Awareness, take a deep dive into your cycles, gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here to apply now! Topics discussed in today's episode: What side effects did Allie experience while using the Mirena IUD Anxiety, sleep disturbances, and other neurological symptoms How long it took for Allie's symptoms to go away after having her IUD removed Why Allie's doctor did not consider that the IUD could be causing her symptoms Transitioning from using IUDs to using fertility awareness for birth control How does the IUD prevent pregnancy? Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Website, on Facebook, and on Twitter. Resources mentioned: Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Programs Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: Pill Reality Series Episodes | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday FFP 161 | Are IUDs Safer Than The Pill? | Hormonal IUDs vs Copper IUDs | Dr. Steve Gangemi FFP 021 | What Hormonal Contraceptives Really do to Women | Sweetening the Pill | Holly Grigg-Spall FFP 202 | Vaginal Steaming for Period Problems | Steamy Chick | Keli Garza FFP 073 | Copper Toxicity, IUDs and the Birth Control Pill | Julie Casper Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Steamy Chick | Vaginal Steam Facilitator Certification This episode is sponsored by Steamy Chick. Learn the ancient practice of vaginal steaming to improve menstrual cycle health and fertility. Become a Vaginal Steam Facilitator for only $194 online and begin offering this service that is quickly growing in demand as women revive this advanced form of women's health. Head over to steamychick.com and click certification for more information. Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Today I am delving into the topic of charting apps in a special solo episode. There are hundreds of various period tracker and fertility awareness charting apps that allow you to input your data. Most (if not all) of these apps have settings that predict when you ovulate and tell you when your period comes. In today’s episode, I share the top 10 issues that arise when using charting apps that predict ovulation, as well as my top tips for choosing which charting app to use! Today's episode is sponsored by Steamy Chick. Learn the ancient practice of vaginal steaming to improve menstrual cycle health and fertility. Become a Vaginal Steam Facilitator for only $194 online. Today's episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program. The next session begins in July 2018! You are invited to join us in the Fertility Awareness Mastery program! You'll have an opportunity to master Fertility Awareness, take a deep dive into your cycles, gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here to apply now! Topics discussed in today's episode: The difference between FAM and the rhythm method Do charting apps cause confusion? Should you use apps as birth control or as a tool for data entry? Has your charting app been tested scientifically for efficacy? Why most apps overestimate your fertile window to achieve higher effectiveness How frequently do apps estimate your fertile window incorrectly? What you need to know about using charting apps How to choose a charting app Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on his Website, on Facebook, and on Twitter. Resources mentioned: Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Programs Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday FFP 063 | Lady Comp & Daysy – Using Tech with Fertility Awareness | Holly Grigg-Spall Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Steamy Chick | Vaginal Steam Facilitator Certification This episode is sponsored by Steamy Chick. Learn the ancient practice of vaginal steaming to improve menstrual cycle health and fertility. Become a Vaginal Steam Facilitator for only $194 online and begin offering this service that is quickly growing in demand as women revive this advanced form of women's health. Head over to steamychick.com and click certification for more information. Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!  

Steamy Chick Vaginal Steaming 101: How many of you are shaking your heads in amusement? How many of you are doing that but also VERY curious? And how many of you are just like, this sounds weird but I am excited! After so many years dealing with periods that are so heavy I'm left chronically anemic, I had an entirely open mind when I first heard about vaginal steaming. Five months ago, a friend responded to a Facebook post I had written (Ladies! Any and all advice to slow the flow??) emphatically suggesting vaginal steaming. That was only five months ago, but the idea of steaming my uterus piqued my interest so much that I have been following around Steamy Chick on social media, reading her blogs, and steaming at home myself since. I'm so pumped that Keli Garza, founder of Steamy Chick, came on the show and now I get to share this gem with all of you! This episode is your vaginal steaming 101 course. We discuss its ancient origin (this is not some new trend, you guys), exactly how, when, and why to steam—steaming has been shown to help with everything from infertility to missing periods to blood clots. Plus, it literally feels like a sauna for your uterus. Those of you who are following along with my period series, this episode is part II. I am still in my trial period with vaginal steaming and will have a lot more to say about it in the coming months, but, for now, ENJOY this vaginal steaming 101 course. Weekly Challenge: Steamy Chick challenges us to steam at home this week! You don't need to buy anything, you can steam using things you already have: A pot, some tea, salt, and water. I just finished steaming five days in a row as per Keli's suggestion, and I'm meant to wait until the end of my period to steam for three more days (find out why in this episode!). So, my steam may or may not be lining up with the weekly challenge, but I WILL be waiting to hear from all of you on this! Dear naysayers, what have you got to lose? NOTHING. Unless your pregnant then PLEASE do not do this because you absolutely have something to lose. Follow me @sheajackie for more weekly challenge gems Discussed in this Episode: How to vaginal steam Why to vaginal steam Who should/ shouldn't vaginal steam When to vaginal steam How I got introduced to vaginal steaming Success stories How Keli ended up on this life path Why Keli has dedicated her life to this work Why tampons are so harmful What to use instead of tampons The signs that your period is not right The signs that you aren't getting a full uterine cleanse What cramps are/ what brown blood means Infertility and why vaginal steaming helps Steaming at-home, free of charge Self-care practices for women Taking rest seriously during your period and why Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Steamy Chick website  La Loba Loca pads The Moon Medicine Course  Seaweed sponges  Support this Podcast: Follow me IG @sheajackie Join the Healing Out Loud Facebook community subscribe/rate/review on iTunes Share with your friends!  

Keli is the founder of Steamy Chick--the largest distributor of vaginal steam supplies in the United States. Keli began to work with her customers to research their results with vaginal steaming. Having recorded over seven hundred case studies, Keli holds the only known research database on vaginal steaming. Learning from her customer's experiences she developed unique vaginal steam treatment protocols for different conditions becoming a skillful practitioner able to treat a wide array of women's health concerns. Based on her practice Keli is now founding a new field of women's medicine called Peristeam Hydrotherapy—the use of vaginal steaming for menstrual and reproductive health. She has certified over one hundred practitioners worldwide through her Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute and is conducting clinical studies which will help to establish vaginal steaming as an evidence-based medical science. In today’s episode, we talk all about vaginal steaming and the role it can play in healthy periods! My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! Don’t forget to sign up for my FREE FAM 101 video series. Click here for access. Topics discussed in today's episode: What is vaginal steaming, and why do women use it? Vaginal steaming within the Korean community (Korean spas) Why Keli started making vaginal steam spas for the masses What are the benefits of vaginal steaming? Using vaginal steaming to improve menstrual cramps, abnormal bleeding, spotting, and a variety of common menstrual conditions (including bacterial vaginosis) The use of vaginal steaming throughout the world (more than 40 countries worldwide) The history of vaginal steaming The use of vaginal steaming for postpartum healing The power of steam for cleaning, cleansing, and improving blood flow Connect with Keli: You can connect with Keli on her Website, on Facebook, and on Instagram. Resources mentioned: Steamy Chick | User Guide Peristeam Hydrotherapy Vaginal Steam Directory Professional Courses Gwyneth Paltrow advises women to 'steam-clean' their vaginas Gwyneth Paltrow scorned for suggesting women steam-clean their vaginas Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Programs Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 018 | Arvigo Abdominal Therapy | Vaginal Steaming | Traditional Maya healing for Fertility and Menstrual Cycle Irregularities| Dr. Rosita Arvigo FFP 050 | Journeys in Healing | Arvigo® Therapy for Fertility and Pregnancy | Donna Zubrod & Diane MacDonald FFP 201 | Pelvic Floor Alchemy | Isa Herrera FFP 053 | The Effect of Light on the Menstrual Cycle and Fertility | Sleeping in Darkness to Regulate Menstruation | Natural Family Planning | Joy DeFelice FFP 068 | Sleep your way to a Healthy Menstrual Cycle | The Connection Between Sleep and Fertility | Shawn Stevenson Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

Keli Garza of Steamy Chick joins the Birth Kweens to discuss vaginal steaming! Keli has a master’s degree in International Development. When she founded the company Steamy Chick--the largest distributor of vaginal steam supplies in the United States--she began to work with her customers to research their results with vaginal steaming. Having recorded over seven hundred case studies, Keli holds the only known research database on vaginal steaming. Learning from her customers’ experiences, she developed unique vaginal steam treatment protocols for different conditions and has become a skillful practitioner able to treat a wide array of women's health concerns. Based on her practice, Garza is now founding a new field of women's medicine called Peristeam Hydrotherapy--the use of vaginal steaming for menstrual and reproductive health. She has certified over one hundred practitioners worldwide through her Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute and is conducting clinical studies which will help to establish vaginal steaming as an evidence-based medical science. Here's an overview of what Keli and the Birth Kweens discuss in this episode: What V-steaming entails and how it’s done Whether men can take part in steaming (A-steam, anyone!?!?) The historical context of V steaming – which cultures and parts of the world this practice hails from The story of how Keli got into vaginal steaming and ultimately became the Steamy Chick What health issues that vaginal steaming can help with, including some success stories The online resources and e-courses that Keli offers through Steamy Chick Click here to order vaginal steam supplies from Steamy Chick Click here to read instructions for setting up and steaming with a vaginal steam sauna Click here to read instructions for how to do a V steam without a steam sauna Click here to follow Steamy Chick on Instagram Support our sponsor!Order your own FemmyCycle menstrual cup today by going to www.FemmyCycle.com/BirthKweens and entering the code “kweens” at checkout. You get 10% off your order plus free shipping! YAS KWEEN! --- If you liked this episode of the Birth Kweens Podcast, tell your friends! And go to iTunes, Stitcher, GooglePlay, and Spotify to rate/review/subscribe to the show. For more from us, visit www.BirthKweens.com to sign up for our newsletter. Follow us on Instagram @BirthKweens, join our Facebook group the Birth Kweens Podcast Community, and email us at birthkweens@gmail.com with your questions, suggestions and feedback. Also, be sure to click here so that you can support the show while doing your regular Amazon shopping!

This is a good one! Today’s guest Keli Garza (www.steamychick.com) is a Women’s Health Researcher and the founder and owner of Steamy Chick -- the largest distributor of vaginal steam supplies in the United States. Be prepared for humor, devotion, a lesson in gynecological history and so much more. Based on her business, practice, and over 700 case studies Garza is now founding a new field of women's medicine called Peristeam Hydrotherapy--the use of vaginal steaming for menstrual and reproductive health.  To subscribe to future podcasts or learn more about how we can support you on your leadership journey, head over to www.ladieswholeadpodcast.com.

Today on the show we have Keli, AKA Steamy Chick, the woman behind the new yet ancient vaginal steaming movement. I have been hearing women rave about the benefits of vaginal steaming for years and was thrilled to find out this badass mama had also free birthed her two children. Keli shares how unacceptable she was treated by her doctor in her first pregnancy and how she ultimately decided she wanted to rely on her own instincts and see what birth was really about. And of course, we get into vaginal steaming and how it can be used for postpartum healing.

Today on the show we have Keli, AKA Steamy Chick, the woman behind the new yet ancient vaginal steaming movement. I have been hearing women rave about the benefits of vaginal steaming for years and was thrilled to find out this badass mama had also free birthed her two children. Keli shares how unacceptable she was treated by her doctor in her first pregnancy and how she ultimately decided she wanted to rely on her own instincts and see what birth was really about. And of course, we get into vaginal steaming and how it can be used for postpartum healing.

In this episode of Well, Actually... Margo interviews Keli Garza of Steamy Chick (steamychick.com)

In this episode of Well, Actually... Margo interviews Keli Garza of Steamy Chick (steamychick.com)

This podcast is a steamy one. I met Keli at a vagina steaming workshop and was immediately captivated by her wealth of knowledge, background in quantitative analysis, and grassroots approach to women's health. This podcast is all about vagina steaming, and how it can treat almost every gynecological issue. I know the term “vagina steaming” is not a term many have heard so we will discuss here what it is, how it works, what “the perfect period” actually looks like and my own personal success story with steaming.  About Keli Garza: Keli, aka Steamy Chick, holds a Masters degree in International Development graduating cum laude. A social science researcher by academic training, Keli has spent the past several years doing women's health research and has founded a new field of discipline called Peristeam Hydrotherapy. Having recorded over seven hundred peristeam case studies, Keli holds the only known research database of its kind. Keli has worked to develop vaginal steam treatment protocols which are now becoming the industry standard. Her approach is unique in that she tailors treatment based on different menstrual patterns and that she works with an Oriental Medicine Doctor who prescribes specific herbs in the formulas.   In this episode Keli shares: About vaginal steaming Why it’s so effective The multi-cultural development of vaginal steaming Postpartum Care and Steaming Yeast Infections and Steaming Multi-cultural elements of steaming and postpartum care Fertility successes with steaming What you’ll hear: Her first experience with vaginal steaming Vaginal steaming can treat just about every gynecological disorder (6:00) What a perfect period looks like (8:00) The benefits of steam (11:00) Patterns, treatments and results (16:30) Cross cultural vagina practices (20:00) Postpartum care (28:00) Allow yourself to heal yourself (39:00) Know healthcare rights (45:00) Knowing your body and body empowerment (50:00) Keli shares personal stories about fertility and vaginal steaming (58:00) Find Keli at www.Steamychick.com

I know I say this a lot, but I LOVED doing this interview. Keli Garza, founder of Steamy Chick is brilliant, hilarious and passionate. This conversation centers around vaginal health, specifically the health benefits, practice and history of vaginal steaming. I was so SO impressed with Keli's deep knowledge, research, and experience on a topic I knew very little about going into the discussion. I'd love to tell you hearing the origin story of how she got into this work was my favorite part, but I had like seven favorite parts - you're just going to have to listen and decide for yourself what's most illuminating in this episode. Enjoy! About Keli Garza: Keli Garza holds a Masters degree in International Development graduating cum laude. A social science researcher by academic training, Keli has spent the past several years doing women's health research and has founded a new field of discipline called peristeam hydrotherapy. Having recorded over six hundred peri-steam case studies, Keli holds the only known research database of its kind. Keli has worked to develop treatment protocols which are now becoming the industry standard. Her approach is unique in that she tailors treatment based on different menstrual patterns and that she works with an Oriental Medicine Doctor who prescribes specific herbs in the formulas. At Steamy Chick Keli oversees all operations and instructs online e-courses. In this episode, Keli shares: 1. How the moon is ours 2. What cramping is - contracting, which means something is stuck 3. What a "perfect period" is

Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interview with Keli Garza. Keli is the founder and owner of Chick Food Inc and the creator of Steamy Chick products. Keli has been researching the practice of vaginal steaming and using it in her own self-care since 2010.  Keli lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two little girls. Kelly's Website is www.steamychick.com. this episode Q&A includes: • plantar's fascitis- what are the symptoms? do not wear heels, go bare foot, drink comfrey infusions and soak or compress with comfrey.. • hesitant to use antibiotics when undergoing bone graft- antibiotics are very important in these situations- find a class of antibiotics you can work with... • if you're concerned with your microbiome, throw away all products that contain essential oils.. • cook your kale for a minimum of one hour.. • leading cause of food poisoning in the United States is eating raw greens primarily blended up into smoothies.. • a broad diet includes eating fish at least once a week, meat at least once a week, eggs at least twice a week.. • during menopause women produce more hormones than any other time- extra nutrition, take better care of yourself... • 'Breast Cancer? Breast Health!'- Building powerful immunity, anti cancer foods.. • how to make a tincture- use 100 proof vodka..