Doing a google search for herbs to use during pregnancy often brings more questions than answers. Which herbs cause uterine contractions is one of the most common misunderstandings I come across in my work. To hear people on social media talk about it, you’d think every plant that grows out of the ground could accidentally […]
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Popping a tylenol or ibuprofin will take the edge off of a headache, but it won’t do anything to address the root cause. This means that those headaches will keep coming! Instead, let’s take a look at some tricks that – when used on a regular basis – can knock those headaches out at the
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Let’s talk about glycerites. They are a favorite in my house. I love alcohol tinctures. They are easy to make, easy to use, and have a long shelf life. But my kids won’t take them! They don’t like the bit of a sting that comes with the alcohol base. So, we make lots of glycerites
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(This article was originally written for the CAPPA newsletter and blog for birth professionals. However, the techniques I discuss here are useful for anyone who is wanting to do their own research regarding their health or their family’s health!) We are evidence-based doulas and educators! Our training and our practices are founded on the most
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Is it possible to plan your birth? Does creating a birth plan lead to disappointment and feelings of failure if your birth doesn’t go the way you had intended? What happens if everything changes during labor? We all know that unexpected things happen in labor, right? And most people agree that “healthy mom, healthy baby”
Do I need a birth plan?? Do they work? How do I make one? Read More »
Holidays are a hard time to be giving up alcohol! While doctors will affirm that small amounts of alcohol will not be detrimental to your baby’s health, and that the benefits of red wine in moderation can often outweigh the concerns of the alcohol, many moms choose to give up alcohol entirely during their pregnancy
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We know protein is not just healthy but essential for life. Many people are beginning to cut back on meat – or cut it out entirely – either for health or budget reasons. So, how can we make sure that we are still getting enough protein in our daily diets? Whether you have decided to try
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Confession: I used to drink a lot of gatorade. A LOT of gatorade. Water was never enough for me in the summer; I always needed something a little stronger to keep my thirst at bay. Then, one day, I read the ingredients on that back of that gatorade bottle, and decided I needed a new
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I found that one of the most challenging parts of having small children was having zero downtime for my brain. This is not just limited to those of us with children! It can be the case with a demanding job, long hours, or a houseful of roommates. However, it can often be magnified when you have
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When I started my first natural health course, it was the first time I encountered the Mediterranean Diet. The thing I immediately fell in love with was that it wasn’t a “diet”, per se. The gist is: “eat real foods”. Oh, and: “wine is good”. Now, that’s a plan I can get behind! In fact, through my next couple
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