Jana Spillers
Natural Remedies for Winter Wellness
The kids have returned to school and fall approaches. This means it's time to brace ourselves for cold and flu season. What if you had readily available tools to help your family's winter wellness...
Breastfeeding Myths Debunked
Much of the work I do with lactation clients involves helping them unlearn and overcome breastfeeding myths. Our society has lost the art of breastfeeding. Unfortunately, breastfeeding myths and misinformation have filled in that...
A Formula for Disaster: How the Baby Formula Shortage Was Born
Background
Our current US baby formula shortage became apparent during COVID supply chain disruption and worsened after major recalls. In reality, this manmade disaster was in the making for decades. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program...
Recreating Your Village in a Modern World: A Guide to Surviving Pregnancy & Postpartum
What Happened to Our Village?
We once lived in supportive villages that rallied around expectant and new mothers to impart wisdom, assume household responsibilities, care for older children, and encourage breastfeeding. Today, many mothers live...
Nontoxic Summer Products to Keep You Healthy This Summer
With summer imminent, it’s time to make a plan for your family’s summer wellness. Products like sunscreen and insect repellent will be in high demand, but some harbor harmful ingredients. There are great, nontoxic...