Sunlight’s Health Benefits – Did You Know?
Did You Know. . . Sunlight reduces food cravings and helps you feel more satiated at the gene level. Getting outside might be more effective than just trying to change …
Four Ways to Be Ready for Anything Labor Throws At You
Birth is full of surprises! Even though you o the work of getting ready for labor, you probably won’t be completely prepared. The process of birth teaches you new things: …
Female Hormones Start With Estrogen and Progesterone – But. . .
They Don’t End There If you happen to be dealing with period problems – PMS, mood swings, painful breasts, no libido, hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog or anything you …
3 Essential Ingredients for a “Good” Birth
Every Person Wants a Good Birth No matter how they define that or what they expect out of their experience, it’s the aspect we can all agree on: Everyone wants …
Menopause and Fiber
It is recommended that women in menopause eat 14 grams of fiber per day. For most women that is 22-28 grams of fiber per day. Include at least one higher-fiber …
What to Do When a Newborn Is Not Breastfeeding
Help! My Newborn Baby Doesn’t Want to Breastfeed! One of the most distressing things that can happen to a new mom is a baby that doesn’t want to breastfeed. Often …
Stress and Your Hormones
What Is Stress Really? Stress is a physiological – body – response to stressors. Stressors are things that set off the body response – they can be physical, mental or …
How to Survive Nighttime Nursing Sessions
Breastfeeding provides countless benefits to you, your baby and your family. As comforting and healthy as breastfeeding can be, it is not always easy in the first few weeks after …
Taking a Personalized Approach to Fertility
Are You Taking a Personalized Approach to Your Fertility? I’ve been blessed to have been able to work with many couples who are trying to conceive. The biggest barrier that …