Natural Health Knowledge

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

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

How To Wean Wonderfully!

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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

Women’s Health: The Importance of Magnesium

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Listen up, ladies! We’re here to tell you that magnesium is worth knowing about! It’s safe to say that magnesium is one of the most important minerals in our body, estimated at being responsible for at least 300 biochemical functions, on a daily basis! Magnesium is used as a “co-enzyme”, meaning that necessary processes cannot … Read more

Postpartum Essentials for Mom

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About to have a baby? This is for YOU, Mom-to-be! The postpartum period for moms is not to be overlooked. We naturally get so excited that we often times forget about ourselves! Planning for mom’s recovery is essential- for both internal and external physical healing, exhaustion, the added stress that can come with having a … Read more

Postpartum Depression

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It’s real & oh so common! Welcome to the 4th trimester, Mommas! For some, it’s a time of pure baby bliss, immense oxytocin joy and lots of munchkin snuggles…for others, it’s simply a living hell. Studies estimate that at least 50% of women suffer from the baby blues shortly after giving birth. 20% of this … Read more

Clean Beauty Favorites

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If you’re like us, you’re always on the hunt for the best, clean beauty and personal products. Admittedly, we’re not the type to wear a ton of product, instead, we prefer simple + natural (to let the soul glow!). We do, however, care about maintaining healthy skin while paying close attention to what’s being APPLIED … Read more

Symptoms Are The Clues To Help Us Optimize Our Health

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A structure is said to be strong and stable when it can withstand a heavy load of unexpected forces. The human body is one such structure and as women, juggling many things daily, we sure do encounter unexpected forces from time to time (enter irregular menstrual cycles, a pandemic, virtual school, fertility struggles, fatigue, insomnia, … Read more