Natural Health Knowledge

Breastfeeding Pearls 101

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Congratulations on your bundle of joy or soon-to-be bundle of joy! There is so much that goes into planning for pre-conception care, pregnancy, labor and delivery… and breastfeeding should certainly be added to the list! We’ve been with many Moms who have struggled with breastfeeding, unfortunately. It’s one of the most natural tasks of motherhood … Read more

Food Ingredient Labels Demystified

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Do you ever stand in the grocery aisle staring at a food label attempting to contemplate its meaning? Yup, we’ve been there, too, and we’re here to help! We’ve taken some of the most common, misleading and confusing ingredients + terms found on food labels and spelled them out in an explanation we can all … Read more

Ear Infections in Children

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Ear infections in children can be the worst! Especially if they become a repeat problem for your child. This condition equates to painful days and sleepless nights for both kids and their parents. Ear infections, also known as acute otitis media, in children are extremely common. The NIH estimates that 5 out of 6 children … Read more

Sleep: 101

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Because proper snoozing is key to health! Sleep—still considered somewhat of a mystery by the medical community– has been proven to restore our bodies starting a cellular level, boost our energy + mood and is necessary for overall health.  On average, seven to nine hours of sleep are needed by adults. Every. Single. Night. On … Read more

Healthy Sleep Hygiene

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If you continue to have sleep difficulties, consult with your healthcare team or check out this super helpful Sleep Test to find answers – empower yourself + support your health & wellness! Happy, healthy sleeping to you!

Is Your Thyroid Secretly Struggling & Trying To Send You An SOS??

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Feeling more tired than usual and just can’t seem to shake it? Gaining a few extra pounds despite continued exercise + clean eating? Hair loss, thinning eyebrows, feeling like you’re moving through quick sand, constipation, foggy thinking, dry skin, poor mood, sleep problems, cold body temperature, and even infertility? Many Americans, especially women in their … Read more

Pretty, Playful Progesterone

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Progesterone is an immensely important hormone for us, ladies! Its name literally means “promotion of gestation” so naturally and rightfully so, it takes center-stage in conversations surrounding pregnancy-both in trying to achieve pregnancy and also during pregnancy however this pretty little hormone has far-reaching effects beyond the extent of pregnancy. It’s sometimes referred to the … Read more

Bacterial Inoculation of Cesarean-born Neonates via Vaginal or Probiotics Swabbing: A New Standard of Care

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Mother-nature has long celebrated what research is now confirming in regards to child birth. The most optimal entry into this world occurs through the vaginal canal. This delivery method appears to have far reaching positive effects on overall health. Although there remains much to learn regarding the complex process of labor and delivery, the amazingly … Read more

Painful Periods Don’t Have To Be A Thing!

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We’ve grown accustomed to thinking that PMS and any affiliated menstrual complaints (insert your symptoms here: cramping, gas, bloating, mood swings, low energy, heavy bleeding, clotting, stop and start blood flow, back pain, headaches)—are so common that it’s “normal”. Guess what? It’s actually not normal. Believe it or not, it IS possible to have a … Read more

Glutathione: The Tri-Peptide Antioxidant Powerhouse

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Glutathione — the beautifully potent antioxidant, made of three amino acids – cystine, glycine and glutamate — is steadily gaining its place on the health optimization stage… but perhaps not as center stage as it should be yet. Here’s why it should earn its rightful place on every integrative practitioner’s health radar… It offers support … Read more

Hormone Imbalance: What Does it Look Like?

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Hormone imbalance is so very common, but certainly not always recognized, and often times, even dismissed. It can look different for each one of us; its presentation can be disguised, camouflaged, and confusing. We want you all to know you’re NOT alone and there are supportive options out there once its figured out! If you’re … Read more

Cold + Flu Who?! Immune Support for Children

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We’re here to share with you our favorite go-to’s — the supplements we keep on-hand for our children’s basic health + immune support. Although lifestyle factors are the KEY to promoting a healthy immune response, supplementation can help to optimize that response. Even with the “perfect” diet, the combination of many factors outside of our … Read more