We moms need a good reminder to take care of ourselves when we are pregnant because doing so is taking care of our child living inside of us. We can’t neglect that amongst the business of our other children. Here are some tips for taking care of yourself and your growing baby when raising other children.
Read MoreSix to eight weeks after birth is when you can start to consider adding in your new movement routine, not much before. Remember your body just went through a major event and needs to heal. Please allow yourself that time to heal before you consider exercising.
Read MoreActivated charcoal is similar to common charcoal. Common charcoal is made from wood, coconut shells, petroleum, or from peat. However, activated charcoal is made by heating the common charcoal in the presence of gas, which then causes the charcoal to develop lots of internal pores.
Read MoreOur incredible human body is such a miraculous, efficient vessel and never is this more evident than in the process of birth! This past month I have had the privilege of welcoming two new granddaughters into our family. My daughter and my daughter-in-law both had perfect labors – although both were very different.
Read MoreCoconut is a powerhouse; there isn’t much this fruit cannot do! There are probably over 100 uses, but we narrowed it down to 22! After reading these ideas, you’ll want to make sure this superfood is a staple in your cupboard.
Read MoreAt the beginning of 2020, one night, while brushing her teeth before bed, my 5-year-old daughter mentioned to me that one of her teeth hurt. I took a look and saw a big piece missing out of one of her molars! I hid my concern so she would not worry, applied some essential oils to her jaw to help the pain, and sent her to sleep with the essential oil roller bottle tucked under her pillow if she woke up with pain during the night.
Read MoreThis article is intended to give a brief description of some of the holistic modalities which are available for nutritive, medicinal and therapeutic uses. As you study and learn how to apply and use each of these incredible modalities, you are able to add another piece to a beautiful puzzle.
Read MoreWhen we are locked away in the house all winter or when we are in lock-down due to a pandemic – whatever it is that Is keeping us indoors away from the sun and fresh air – it can lead to melancholy and depression. Once we start into this downward spiral, it can begin to seem overwhelming, heavy, and hard to climb out of.
Read MoreGetting healthy is a lot like renovating an entire house. For nearly a year, I have been in the process of renovating and updating a very old home for our family in Tampa, FL, where I live. I've been around construction my whole life, but have never undertaken a project nearly this large.
Read MoreFood additives can have bad effects on adults and children alike. Children are negatively impacted by ingredients such as sugar, high fructose corn syrup, and food coloring. Research has shown that the food additives used in hundreds of children's foods and drinks can cause temper tantrums and disruptive behavior. Colorings in products such as Smarties, Jelly Tots, and fizzy drinks could lead to behavior changes in toddlers. Foods that commonly trigger hyperactive behavior and allergic reactions include chocolate, cow's milk, eggs, oranges, sugar, and wheat.
Read MoreWe prayed, we planned, we prepared for this child. We did everything we were “supposed” to do. Everything that wasn't supposed to be, happened anyway. I had a rocky pregnancy: (at the time) unexplainable bleeding, contractions, and pain. But he was determined to live even then in the early days, and stayed with me, growing each day. We thought we were out of the woods after the end of the second trimester but at 33 weeks I was sent to a high-risk fetal medicine doctor for polyhydramnios, which is excess amniotic fluid usually a condition that needs to be monitored closely, can be life-threatening, and indicates abnormalities.
Read MoreMy son’s early years of school were filled with aggravation and frustration with the school and the doctor. You see, they tried to tell me that my son had ADD because he wasn’t paying any attention in class. I felt like I was the only person fighting to keep my son from being labeled, and nobody believed me when I told them that he didn’t have ADD.
Read MoreCastor oil has been used for thousands of years to help treat a wide variety of health conditions throughout the world. The oil is obtained by pressing the seeds of the castor oil plant, Ricinus Communis. What makes castor oil so special? The unique fatty acids are thought to be responsible for this oil’s powerful healing properties.
Read MoreFrom phthalates and sulfates to formaldehyde and ammonia, it seems like the more research we do, the more toxins we find in your everyday household products. Our makeup has talc, our hand soap has triclosan, our mattress has polybrominated diphenyl ethers (flame retardants), our canned food has BPA, our perfume has its secretly toxic “fragrance.” Can we win? Is there a way to live toxin-free in this increasingly toxic world?
Read MoreHealing a leaky gut and/or food allergies is not going to happen overnight, so be patient and remember that the body is a miraculous thing which is always trying to maintain homeostasis (balance). As soon as it has the tools it needs, it will do everything in its power to heal and mend. In as little as 7 to 10 days, there can be major changes taking place in the microbiome.
Read MoreBreastfeeding is so incredible! It’s so awesome to have those first moments of connecting with your baby after feeling them in your womb for the past 9-10 months. Sometimes, in the face of all the excitement from pregnancy, labor, and giving birth, your first time nursing can take a metaphorical backseat. By this I mean, it can become the last thing on your mind. If you are interested in learning tips to apply to your first breastfeeding session or if you simply want a refresher, this article is for you.
Read MoreWe build LIFE with life! To know optimal health, we must eat what the Creator designed for us to eat. When we eat fresh, live fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, we are not only taking in the nutritional value of these foods in the form of minerals, vitamins and other nutrients, but we are taking in the life frequency of these specially designed foods.
Read MoreIt is no wonder that the gut is considered the second brain! The importance of the gut brain axis cannot be overstated. There has been so much research done over the past decade which is showing more and more connection between the gut and the brain along with its effect on the immune system, hormonal balance and so much more.
Read MoreThe definition of an herb is: any plant with leaves, seeds, or flowers used for flavoring, food, medicine, or perfume. With this in mind, it becomes easy to begin adding nutritional/medicinal herbs into the daily routine. Following are some of our favorite ways to accomplish this.
Read MoreTrying to compare these two different mindsets is like trying to compare apples and oranges. They really are completely different which is why there is so much controversy over cancer treatments, immunizations and other issues which are quite often heatedly debated. In order to understand the differences – let's take a look at each one individually.
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