Bethany Netherda

Ok, who's coming out to learn a out essential oils and aromatherapy with me Homsted?

Register now at: athttps://www.homsted.com/monthly-class.html

Wanna learn to blend your own signature scent? Our resident educator, Dr. Bethany Netherda will guide us through the basics of aromatherapy, and how to create your own blends for diffusing, and creating perfumes.

This class includes time and materials to make your own essential oil roll on. We are really looking forward to creating together at the apothecary, so grab a friend and make a day of it. Space is limited so sign up now at https://www.homsted.com/monthly-class.html.

Ok...if you haven't considered coming to my next class Homsted maybe this will be motivation! I cannot wait to formulate some new aromatherapy perfumes!

We are thrilled to announce that one lucky participant at our upcoming Essential Oil class on Sunday, August 4th will WIN this aromatherapy gift basket from Juniper Ridge!

This gift set includes essential oils, a bamboo diffuser, and an aromatherapy soap.

In the meantime, we are offering ALL customers 20% off Juniper Ridge Aromatherapy products through the end of July!

If you are interested in the class, there is still time to register. The class will cover essential oil blending for diffusing and perfume blends. To register, visit: https://www.homsted.com/monthly-class.html.

Yesterday I had a great time talking about herbal adaptogens and nervines and mocktail making over at Homsted Apothecary! Check out their online store for products such as the Relax tincture, which is a perfect for mocktail making at home!

It is available at: https://www.homsted.com/homsted-tincture-formulations-headache-relief.html

For the easiest mocktails ever:
Add 2-4 ounces of your favorite juice over ice in a 8-12 ounce glass.
Then 3-4 droppers full of your favorite tincture.
I like unsweetened cherry, pomegranate or blueberry for this.
Cover with sparkling water or ginger ale. Garnish with citrus or mint and voila!

Herbal bliss!

Need something fun to do in Glenwood? Sign up to learn more about formulating herbal mocktails with me Homsted Apothecary! I would love to see you there!

If you're sober curious, or need a rude awakening, I highly recommend Quit Like A Woman by Holly Whitaker. I have been listening to it and chapter 2 alone is helpful for anyone needing data to start reconsidering some of our more automatic or conditioned responses to alcohol. Hint: no, it's not good for us.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45434420-quit-like-a-woman

Join us on Sunday July 7th for a delicious morning learning the art of herbal mocktail blending lead by Bethany Netherda.

Learn what herbs to use to unwind and enjoy a herbal buzz, sans alcohol. We will provide examples to taste in class including those brewed with fresh juices, tinctures and teas.

Recipes will be included and if you want to make alcoholic versions at home, ideas for spirit pairings for each recipe will be included to impress your friends at your summer gathering.

Registration is available in store, or online at https://www.homsted.com/monthly-class.html.

Class participants receive 10% off of all herbal mocktail books and supplies. We hope to see you there!

Come hand out and taste yummy teas with me this Sunday Homsted Apothecary in Glenwood!

There's still time to join Dr Bethany Netherda for our May class on tea formulation this upcoming Sunday May 19th at 11 am. Visit https://www.homsted.com/monthly-class.html to reserve your spot!

We ask you to sign up in advance to participate, and space is limited to 15 participants. Bring your friends for a lovely weekend activity. We hope to see you there!

I am SO excited to work with my dear friend and herbalist, Cheryl, at her new Apothecary in Glenwood Springs, Homsted. I will be teaching monthly class throughout the spring and summer. First up is herbal tea formulating and tasting! If you want to join us in Glenwood, sign up at: https://www.homsted.com/monthly-class.html.

I would love to see you there!

Join us on Sunday, May 19th at 11 am to learn more about the art of herbal tea blending.

In this 60 minute class, Dr. Bethany Netherda will provide a foundation of herbal tea formulating, and then guide participants into tasting a variety of herbal tisanes. After the class, you are welcome to learn what you have made to create your own custom tea blend using Homsted Apothecary's wide variety of dried herbs.

To sign up visit: https://www.homsted.com/monthly-class.html.

To stay in the loop for all upcoming classes, sign up for our newsletter at homsted.com.

We hope to see you there!

This weekend was my first time teaching a class . I did an introduction to flower essences for the local gardening club, and we had an amazing time! We even discussed how yo make your own flower essences.

My dear friend, Cheryl, purchased the beautiful apothecary earlier this year, and i had been so excited to check it out.

Our plan is for me to go up each month and do a class on herbal medicines, so let us know what you're most interested in learning about in the poll, and sign up for Homsted's newsletters to sign up as soon as the next class becomes available (link know bio). We can't wait to see you next time!

There's still time to register for my 21-Day New Year Meal Prep Challenge!

Check out the link in my bio to learn more and to sign up.

Hurry! The registration is only available through 12/31!

The challenge starts on 1/1/24! I hope to see you there!

Sick of all the crap? Hoping to rely less on take out and eat at home more in the new year?

Sign up for my 21-Day New Year Meal Prep Challenge to kick start your goals and new year off right!

Registration now availability at the link in my bio!

Do you want to be able to say that you're already hard at work on New Year's resolutions?

All you have to do is sign up in advance, and then follow along on this easy, 3-week program, starting Jan 1st!

You'll receive chat support from myself, and the community!

Not looking forward to new year? Hate resolutions? Sign up and just read through the info! Even if you do not do make the meals specifically during the challenge, you will still be able to download the recipes. And who knows, maybe you'll be inspired to use what you have learned throughout the new year?

A girl's gotta eat either way right? May as well finally start getting smart about prepping.

Let's do this!

Check out what you will learn from my new year's 21-Day Meal Prep Challenge!⁠
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-The benefits of eating seasonally, and locally (and earn bragging rights). ⁠
-The art of one pan meals (it really is an art, and one you master it, you'll be a mastermind). ⁠
-How to prep well-balanced meals (this is key). ⁠
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Who doesn't want that? ⁠
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Register now. The challenge starts 1/1/24!

Are you already nervous about new years resolutions?

You may already know my opinion on that from previous posts BUT, if you are looking for a straight-forward, easy to follow, and already done for you option, I offering a 21-Day Meal Prep Challenge.

Registration is available until the program starts on Monday, January 1st. Sign up and follow along with the whole foods based meals, or just learn more about the benefits of meal prepping.

The information and resources in the program should be helpful if you hope to prioritize meal planning, even if you are not doing the exact recipes provided. I am a take what is helpful and leave the rest kind of girl myself.

My hope is that the material inspires you! To register visit: https://bethanywallernd3270.practicebetter.io/ #/5f6ab8e12a9c240e88bd882d/bookings?c=657decaea0735d4121da3f72&step=course.

Cheers to your health and a very fabulous 2024!

Yeah....this one has some special meaning for me lately.

I actually made this post MONTHS ago, and subsequently neglected my socials for months.

I WAS constantly comparing my progress to others in regard to my business. I was struggling enough with my own life and putting myself and my voice out there can be a huge task for me. Now I am actively re-writing that mental narrative for myself.

I have been doing some deep healing work in my throat chakra over the last year. I have discovered that speaking my truth involves dismantling a sense of shame and duty to anyone but myself.

Recognizing when my clients and patients speak their truth and in turn speaking my TRUTH is essential in my work as a naturopathic doctor, because telling the TRUTH to ourselves and others is healing.

Are there areas of your life would benefit if you could mind your own business more than worrying about others' progress or their opinions of your process?

Did you know I also offer visits specifically for homeopathy, flower essences and herbal medicine?

You get the same in-depth intake process, but we focus solely on one of these healing modalities to help you meet your health goals.

Homeopathy and flower essences are great for healing underlying emotional or nervous system stress that is often a major cause of chronic symptoms like mood swings and concentration issues. They are gentle enough to use with other medications or integrative treatment plans for both kids and adults.

In my herbal medicine visits, I custom formulate 1-2 tinctures, teas or other herbal medicines specifically for you. You can order your custom blend through me, or have fun sourcing and working with herbs on your own and deepen your connection to the medicine.

These individual modality visits types are great for if you are already working with another functional or holistic practitioner, or want to try something new.

My comprehensive naturopathic medicine visits include labs, and full protocols including lifestyle, nutrition, nutrients, herbs and homeopathy.

But if you are in Colorado and curious about these different visit types or want to learn more about me and my practice, you can book a discover consult to see which services may be right for you. Check out to link in my bio to book 📅

Yesterday we talked about preventing heartburn in pregnancy (and otherwise), but what about when you are feeling the burn?

Here are my favorite herbs to consider for immediate relief:

DGL-deglycyrrhizinated licorice is best as chewable tablets and can be taken as needed, especially after meals.

Marshmallow root tea is actually best brewed cold and strong, strong enough that the mixture becomes mucilaginous, which is what is most soothing to the irritated upper digestive tract.

Powdered Slippery Elm bark is another soothing, mucilaginous herb that can be added to tea, or mixed into oats or applesauce to make a paste or gruel. You could even take it as a shot when needed for heartburn attacks.

Aloe's inner leaf juice is another top cooling and soothing herb for fiery, burning reflux. Avoid any product that does not specify that it is the inner leaf, as the outer leaf contains latex that is a stimulating laxative (you don't want that).

Peppermint can be a trigger for some peoples' reflux, but for others can be soothing. It is also a cooling herb and if it works for you, can be super helpful for stimulating digestion before or even right after meals.

Although these particular herbs are generally safe in pregnancy, always ask your naturopathic doctor what herbs are right for you 🩺🌿

Did you know that heartburn affects 30-50% of pregnant women? Although most common in the third trimester, it can happen at any time, even for those without a history of heartburn before pregnancy.

Here are some tips to help prevent heartburn:

Avoid large amount of common triggers of heartburn including coffee, spicy foods, fried or fatty foods, chocolate, acidic foods like tomatoes or citrus.

Eat smaller, more frequent meals that always contain a source of protein.

Avoid laying down right after meals.

Chew your food toughly. You can even consider chewing xylitol gum right after meals to stimulate saliva, which decreases the acidity and soothes the esophagus.

Consider raising the just the head of your bed at least 4 inches to sleep on an incline.

These tips could apply to everyone, not just our expecting mamas 😉

I chatted with the expert, on her IG live today where we discussed these tips and some 🌿

I think resolutions get a bad wrap.

The problem with most resolutions is that they tend to be these huge over-arching goals that we are constantly striving towards, but never achieving.

If your goal is to change your entire body, habits, routines, it will fail.

The shift I am seeing on social media away from resolutions towards intentions or affirmations is important!

It is not that you can't make goals, but getting real about them and going for smaller, more attainable goals over time is key 🔑

My patients know I am more interested in their inner dialogue and how their mindset and attitude are either setting them up for success, or hindering it than any conventional metrics of "health."

What are your affirmations or intentions for this year?

I intend to be more mindful around abundance in all forms. I intend to show up for myself and do the work in areas which I have struggled with consistency the past.

More importantly, I celebrating all the ways I already I show up and do the work for myself consistently. For me this is going to counseling, being honest in my relationships and constantly learning about my passions.

What would it look like for you to commit to embracing yourself just how you are now? What if you could spend the month celebrating what you are already good at rather than all the ways you think you should change?

Sending lots of love to all of you, wherever you are on your journey ✨💕

May you discover everything you are looking for in the new year right inside yourself ✨

My name is on my new office door! Using the Circut machine and working with the peel and stick vinyl for the first time was a challenge of patience for sure!

It's not perfect. Will I let it big me, probably. Will I fix it, I hope so, but for today I'm happy it's up!

How's your Friday going?

I just got the cutest care package from 📦🌼🌿 I cannot wait to try the new Deep Stress formula with ashwagandha, because who doesn't love ashwagandha?!

If you didn't already know I've become obsessed with Wish Gardens formulas. Not only do I use them daily for myself and my family, I recommend their products to my patients here in CO (also their home state), and clients all over the country 🌎

Their Deep Stress formula also features Tulsi/holy basil too which is a personal favorite adaptogen of mine!

What more could a girl ask for out of self care with a mineral bath from and the calming aroma of
Escentual Love candle ? 🕯️🛀

Thank you Wish Garden 😘💕

"My body is a garden rooted in gratitude. Thank you is the biggest poem I've got inside of me," Sabrina Benaim from her book Depression & Other Magic Tricks.

My heart is overwhelmed today with so much to be thankful for. Part of me aches over all the changes over this year. I miss my loved ones who have passed, and others that I won't be able to be with today. I am thankful for them all. I am thankful for the time and resources to make delicious food and being able to share it today.

I am thankful for my pets, who wake up early and keep me company while I finish up some work. I am thankful for my husband and all the fun memories we are making our first year being married.

I know that this season is hard for a lot of us. I encourage you to reach out if you can. I am here to lend an ear and offer support if today is feeling that way for you. I am grateful for your work, your life and the opportunities available to us all that we do not even realize yet.

Sending you lots of love today and everyday, Dr. Bethany

Guess what? I got married at the end of the summer!

As a naturopathic doctor, sustainability was super important to me when it came to our wedding, especially my flowers.

I knew I wanted a local organic grower and found the fabulous Gina at in Arvada, CO.

My bouquet absolutely blew me away. The sage greens were such a calming aroma for the day, and white echinacea was another medicinal flower. They were a stunning nod to my love of all things herbal medicine. The hydrangeas dried beautifully, and I was so thankful to have a truly personalized floral experience.

Shout out to and .hair.babe of for our hair!

The gorgeous Stephanie with Simple Beauty Makeup created our looks.

Thank you all to all the amazing women who helped me feel and look my best for my wedding 💐

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As of today, I'm half way through my first teaching course Red Rocks Community College in the Integrative Health program on Bach Flower Essences 🌹🌳

Even in a sunny delayed start snow day my students showed up engaged and with their thinking caps on!

We did a whirlwind tour of and it was a blast 🤯
If you're in the Denver area and are interested in getting started in the Integrative medicine field I highly recommend the IHP program. To learn more follow, Integrative Health Professions

Join us TODAY at 3 pm for an open house 🏠️

Come see our our new location and enjoy some refreshments while learning more about naturopathic and chiropractic medicine.

Ionic detox footbaths available on a first come first served basis. Bring and friend and 🛀

Dr. Melissa of and I hope to see you there!

When black cats prowl 🐈‍⬛

and pumpkins gleam 🎃

may luck be yours on Halloween 🪄

Happy SPOOKY Halloween! Remember, "Magic is really very simple, all you've got to do is want something and then let yourself have it." Aggie Cromwell, "Halloweentown."

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Joining us in person for our open house?I wanted to do a little something for everyone, whether you can attend our open house in person or not.

Use code OPENHOUSE when you book any service through 11/2 at bethanywallernd.com to save 20% off of:

🍏Comprehensive naturoapthic medicine visits
🌿Flower essence, Rubimed or Pekana Therapy visits

We cannot wait to see you! 🏠️

Join me and the fabulous Dr. Melissa Matthew of for our open house NEXT WEDNESDAY November 2nd and treat yourself to a 20 minute detox foot bath for just $20!⁠
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Message me to sign up for a time, or sign up when you arrive. Bring a friend and help us celebrate our new office space. ⁠
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We hope to see you there!

Have you heard?

We're having an open house! Come by the office for some sweet treats, good company and to learn more about how naturoapthic and chiropractic medicine can help you meet your holistic health goals!

It's official! 🥳

Dr. Melissa of and I have been working in our new location in Inverness. We would love for you to join us at an open house on Wednesday November 2nd from 3-6 pm.

We will have some goodies and flower essence samples available.

Bring a friend and unwind with a 20 minute detox foot bath for $20. You can contact me to reserve a time ahead of the event, or just sign up when you arrive.

We hope to see you there ✨

Last month, I took some time off and got married to the love of my life!

This month? I moved into my new office in DTC and started seeing patients in person again in an amazing new space within Wild Health Chiropractic with the lovely Dr. Melissa Matthew.

Want to learn more about my approach? Visit the link in my bio to book a discovery consult. I can't wait to work with you.