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
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
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 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 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
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
It’s hard enough to feed a family healthily, we hear ya, mommas! Added to an already long list of to do’s, navigating food allergies can be exhausting and overwhelming. We’re here to help! First off, it’s important to know that there are major differences between a food allergy, intolerance, and sensitivity… Food Allergy (per the … Read more
Our main focus here at Kale Blossom is Women’s Health. We eat, sleep, breathe in this arena because we are passionate about helping other women feel their best and live their happiest lives. With that being said, in taking into account whole health- the body, mind and spirit- we know that if there is a … Read more
Hippocrates knew what he was talking about when he said, “All disease begins in the gut”. Pretty powerful! Gut health is a hot topic these days, as it should be! Our overall health and wellbeing is directly linked to healthy gut development. Most of us know the gastrointestinal system’s primary responsibilities are digestion, absorption, and … Read more
Incorporating Meaningful Movement We all know that movement and exercise are important for our mind + body. There are many factors that may prevent us from completing our routine, but the most common hurdle we hear is TIME. It can be difficult to fit a 30-minute or 1-hour workout sesh into our day; we balance … Read more
Weaning can be super tough, super easy, super emotional, super dreadful, super triumphant and all of the other super (fill in the blank!)’s. The most important detail as to why we nurse our babes is because it is known to be the BEST nutrition and built-in immune support on this planet! Ensuring that we have … Read more
Cliché, but oh so true! Every year, we celebrate National Nutrition month in March thanks to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. A fitting celebration to honor of one our nation’s favorite past times… eating! And what better excuse than to use a celebration, any time of year, as a time to re-focus our attention … Read more
