This is not medical advice – lab work requests depend on your unique clinical picture. However, following are basic labs that are extremely helpful in taking a peek into your unique physiological picture. You may need more or less. We’ve included some of our favorite specialty labs – a great way to zero-in on health … Read more
These are our mothers, our grandmothers, the women who make our world go ‘round. Some are Moms to young, others are Moms to teenagers and adults. And one thing is certain: you deserve lots of love, appreciation and validation for your many contributions to our world. One of the ways we can show more support … Read more
Homeopathy is a brilliant modality for everyday needs, and especially helpful during the early postpartum window. Homeopathy is a system of therapeutics that was developed at the end of the 17th century by Dr Samuel Hahnemann, a German physician. Homeopathy believes that using extremely minute diluted amounts of plants and minerals can help the body … Read more
The expectations set in our society for the postpartum period largely center around baby. While caring for baby is certainly a top priority, caring for yourself (or the new mom in your life) should be at the top of the list, too. The duration of pregnancy is 280+/- days, spent beautifully growing a precious human … Read more
Welch’s Juice company completed a study looking into just how many hours per week Moms work. And it’s a lot! In fact, their number crunching revealed that Moms put in an impressive 98 hours every week! Equivalent to 2 ½ full time jobs. It’s like running a marathon over and over and over! As Moms, … Read more
Dear Kale Blossoms, starting on a positive note, we love partnering with women on their health journeys! It’s the best job in the world! Pinky promise! So please bear with us while we go “negative Nancy” for a sec… It’s been disappointing to sit with so many women over the last decade who say their … Read more
You’ve probably heard about MTHFR by now… it’s currently one of the trendiest genes, having made its way onto the health + wellness stage. And if you haven’t, that’s okay, too — friendly FYI, its actually not an acronym for a naughty word (although when you don’t feel well, it’s sure cause for wanting to … Read more
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
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
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
