<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Vivirae Wellness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vivian Rae offers Ayurvedic & Pelvic Health Consultations, Holistic Bodywork, and Apothecary in New River and North Scottsdale, AZ]]></description><link>https://www.vivianraelambert.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:37:50 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.vivianraelambert.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Searching for Cleaner Period Care: What I've Found So Far]]></title><description><![CDATA[When I first got my period at 13, I wore generic Playtex and Always tampons and pads, sometimes scented. I didn't know any better. In college I met a friend who used a Diva Cup and thought it was genius. When I interned at an Ayurvedic health center in 2009, I remember telling my boss how great they were and being surprised that she didn't share my enthusiasm. I continued to use them for about 10 years. As I started going deeper into pelvic health just over the last five years, her...]]></description><link>https://www.vivianraelambert.com/post/searching-for-cleaner-period-care-what-i-ve-found-so-far</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5a7e6a218815cf7a257463</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:13:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e72748_29fc86bac6a04a8fa04a8dc2acad6519~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_631,h_592,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>vivirae</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What I Found When I Went Looking for Plastic-Free Swimwear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most swimwear sits against skin for hours in warm, wet conditions that open pores. Synthetic fabrics can shed microplastics and leach chemicals like PFAS and formaldehyde during contact, which is part of why polyester and nylon are common eczema and rash triggers. Dyes matter too: even a natural fiber suit can carry a toxic load if it isn't dyed cleanly, which is why the certifications below are worth knowing about. 	Four years ago I landed on a Patagonia suit made from recycled nylon and...]]></description><link>https://www.vivianraelambert.com/post/what-i-found-when-i-went-looking-for-plastic-free-swimwear</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a47cf79f7b480551f0cba6a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:47:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e72748_d79f1341b5a043d3ac7482e218d39def~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>vivirae</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A New Soap Recipe: Back to the Fat]]></title><description><![CDATA[A few years ago, I shared my first batch of homemade soap here, a recipe from friends using cocoa butter, olive oil, and coconut oil. I've made it many times since, and it's a beautiful soap. 	This time, I went in a different direction. I've been more and more drawn toward older ways: the kitchen as apothecary, the pantry as medicine cabinet, the wisdom in fats that our great-grandmothers rendered without thinking twice. So this batch is built on beef tallow and pastured lard, with just a...]]></description><link>https://www.vivianraelambert.com/post/a-new-soap-recipe-back-to-the-fat</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a08feb1ea733de5ffb78cee</guid><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Soap]]></category><category><![CDATA[Earth Friendly]]></category><category><![CDATA[Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Recipes]]></category><category><![CDATA[Herbal Medicine]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:39:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e72748_473c9d0b442d481a8f60ffab56086008~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>vivirae</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preparing Your Body Temple for Summer: A Holistic Wellness Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we move toward the summer solstice, it's a perfect time to align our lifestyle choices with the season's natural rhythms. True wellness extends beyond diet to encompass every aspect of how we nourish and protect our bodies. Here are just a few of my favorite ways to prepare the entire being for summer's intensity through mindful, Earth-connected living.]]></description><link>https://www.vivianraelambert.com/post/preparing-your-body-temple-for-summer-a-holistic-wellness-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683afdfedf1ea61c6e286d36</guid><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Earthing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Grounding Bodywork]]></category><category><![CDATA[Holistic]]></category><category><![CDATA[Nature]]></category><category><![CDATA[Food]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ayurveda]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sun Medicine]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2025 13:24:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e72748_94a0e6d8606f4b40b32e36563f3fb208~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>vivirae</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holistic Pelvic Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pelvic steaming  is an ancient cross cultural practice of sitting over medicinal herbal steam. A regular steam practice increases...]]></description><link>https://www.vivianraelambert.com/post/holistic-pelvic-health</link><guid isPermaLink="false">670142a4b4b957685266f5c7</guid><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Holistic]]></category><category><![CDATA[pelvic steaming]]></category><category><![CDATA[yoni steaming]]></category><category><![CDATA[pelvic health]]></category><category><![CDATA[womb care]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:24:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e72748_b35ca0cc31c645239a0d5c196a2f5f73~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_891,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>vivirae</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rhubarb: Medicinal Benefits + Recipes]]></title><description><![CDATA[I grew up on a small organic farm in rural Maine, and one of my favorite snacks in the early summer was Rhubarb. My siblings and I ate it...]]></description><link>https://www.vivianraelambert.com/post/rhubarb-medicinal-benefits-recipes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">666474f0a548519c2025dec9</guid><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Holistic]]></category><category><![CDATA[Presence]]></category><category><![CDATA[Recipes]]></category><category><![CDATA[Plant Medicine]]></category><category><![CDATA[Rhubarb]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:57:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e72748_58cc603c793e4ef7b372bd7be9f487cc~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>vivirae</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter Self Care Tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snow blankets the Maine Earth in quiet stillness. After the bustle of the holidays, moving into three more months of winter can feel...]]></description><link>https://www.vivianraelambert.com/post/winter-self-care-tips</link><guid isPermaLink="false">659bf879215559f61f1e1fa8</guid><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Grounding]]></category><category><![CDATA[Holistic]]></category><category><![CDATA[Nature]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2024 11:59:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e72748_67f45a408dca4a5584152cabfcbc1438~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>vivirae</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pelvic Healing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pelvic area is the home of the sacral chakra, the second of seven energy centers in our being. 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This month’s blog features some of my...]]></description><link>https://www.vivianraelambert.com/post/backyard-medicine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64ab0cd378b15245d64d1270</guid><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Earth Friendly]]></category><category><![CDATA[Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Holistic]]></category><category><![CDATA[Nature]]></category><category><![CDATA[Herbal Medicine]]></category><category><![CDATA[Plant Medicine]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 12:27:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e72748_ab35f2a1667b41dc9bb2ed561ad6d1a1~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>vivirae</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Backyard Salad]]></title><description><![CDATA[I love this time of year in Maine, when mama Earth warms up after the long cold winter, and the spring blooms fill the air with their...]]></description><link>https://www.vivianraelambert.com/post/backyard-salad</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6474eecce0d17d1e81fa9e73</guid><category><![CDATA[Plant Medicine]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Immunity]]></category><category><![CDATA[Food]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mindfulness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Recipes]]></category><category><![CDATA[Herbal Medicine]]></category><category><![CDATA[Spring Salad]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2023 11:49:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e72748_186d93741f83446387b75f887cb66966~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>vivirae</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Womb Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[In last month’s blog post, I introduced the beneficial practice for women of all ages, Pelvic Steaming. This month, I explore a...]]></description><link>https://www.vivianraelambert.com/post/womb-care</link><guid isPermaLink="false">644e5df0391e2328b0f29fba</guid><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Holistic]]></category><category><![CDATA[Massage]]></category><category><![CDATA[Abhyanga]]></category><category><![CDATA[pelvic steaming]]></category><category><![CDATA[yoni steaming]]></category><category><![CDATA[pelvic health]]></category><category><![CDATA[womb care]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 11:58:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e72748_8d036f2931c84ce4be25684a934442d9~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>vivirae</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pelvic Steaming]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the past two years, I’ve been learning about womb care to support myself, clients, and friends. 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