In this article, we will be looking at what types of foods we should be eating for a healthy pregnancy – those that will give both mom and baby all of the nutrients they each need. Once conception takes place, all of the nutrients your baby needs to grow and develop will come from your body. If the mother’s body is weak and nutrient depleted, the baby will have a difficult time obtaining the building blocks (nutrients) he/she needs to develop properly.
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Red raspberry bushes were said to have been discovered and much loved by the Olympian gods on Mount Ida in northwest Turkey, where the botanical name Rubus idaeus is said to have come from. It means ‘bramble (branch) bush of Ida’ in Latin. According to Societe’s Materia Medica blog, “In the story of Ida, the nursemaid to the infant Zeus, she pricked her finger while picking the snow-white berries, staining them red for all eternity.” (Societe, 2018)
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Our 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.
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This 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.
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When 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.
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Healing 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.
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We 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.
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It 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.
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The 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.
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Trying 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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We often write and talk about issues that affect the child-bearing years, but very seldom do we address the very special time of life known as the post-menopausal years. For some women, this is a time of freedom, enlightenment, travel, and finally getting to do what YOU would like to do. After dedicating your life to everyone else for 30 or 40 years, you finally have a chance to do something for yourself.
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In this article, I will share what some of my favorite herbs are and why I would not want to be without them. They are not necessarily listed in order of importance because that would depend on what condition I am dealing with - each of these is not only safe, but have been used many, many times in my family with amazing results.
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If you are someone who is more health-conscious as in being physically active and striving for a better life-style – then, you might want to start by bringing more herbs and supplements into your daily diet and/or routine. Let’s look at some simple ways we can begin to do this and the benefits.
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Naturopaths, herbalists, and other holistic healers have always understood the importance of cleansing and nourishing the body – especially the colon. However, in the last ten to fifteen years, science has been coming to appreciate and understand how important this is.
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We have all been told stress is a killer, but how many of us take this statement literally or relate it back to ourselves. I think many of us live with so much stress on a daily basis that we just assume we are immune to its effects. Unfortunately, until we are actually brought face to face with a life-threatening situation and/or condition we don’t tend to take this statement very seriously. In the hope that something will actually speak to you and help you avoid future issues, lets take a look at some of the effects stress does have on the body.
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There are many different situations which can result in not having a regular cycle. Loss of your period can be the result of various imbalances in the body. In this article, we will look at some of the causes and possible lifestyle changes which may help to correct the imbalance.
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Headaches can be caused by many different things. In very rare instances, they can be a sign of something serious going on such as a brain tumor. However, in the majority of cases, headaches are merely a symptom to let us know that something is out of balance in the body and many of these imbalances can be traced back to dehydration. In this article we will take a look at some of the conditions which can trigger a headache, what we can do to alleviate the problem and we will see how many of them tie back to dehydration.
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The amount of time it takes for you to start menstruating after giving birth varies greatly from woman to woman. The average time for a mother who is nursing full time is six months, but it is possible to start within weeks.You can delay your menstrual cycle up to 16 months or longer by doing the following:
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Miscarriages can be devastating for someone who is excited about the birth of their child. Nutrition and hormonal balance can greatly decrease the risk of having a miscarriage. In today's world of fast food, heavily processed foods and microwavable foods, it can be difficult to get the nutrition we need to maintain a healthy pregnancy.
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Charting Your Cycle can be helpful in both preventing pregnancy and getting pregnant. There are many different types of birth control and multiple herbs, oils and substances which have been used to help prevent unwanted pregnancies all throughout time. However, if you want to postpone getting pregnant naturally, the best way to accomplish this is to understand how your body works and learn to recognize the signs, so that at any given time, you will know where you are in your cycle and what your body is doing. With this knowledge, you can either avoid your fertile time or you can use it to become pregnant when you are ready to have another child.
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