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  Table of Contents[Hide][Show] Headaches appear at the worst possible moment, don’t they? Head pain puts a damper on everything, whether you’re getting ready for a long day of chasing the littles around or finally getting some self-care in. But the good news is natural remedies for headaches can help relieve head pain, even if […]

  Table of Contents[Hide][Show] Having more energy, better sleep, and finally reaching that happy weight could be as simple as getting more sunshine. The benefits of sunlight include better mental, physical, and emotional health. There are many factors when it comes to our health, but sunshine plays an important role. As moms, we want to […]

  Table of Contents[Hide][Show] As mamas, sometimes we’re so busy taking care of everyone else that we ignore our own health. If you take a moment to reflect, have you noticed you have symptoms that seem to come and go with no obvious cause or pattern? These symptoms could include joint pain, constipation, bloating, canker […]

  Table of Contents[Hide][Show] While I’ve primarily dedicated this website to the everyday experience of being a mama, not everyone wants a large family. Some women feel their family is complete and it’s not in their plan to become pregnant again (or at all). Here are the non-hormonal birth control options I’ve used in my own […]

  Table of Contents[Hide][Show] C60 is the newest buzzword in the natural health world. It’s recommended for everything from avoiding sunburn, to hair growth, to longevity. C60 benefits the whole body and acts as an antioxidant to help protect against free radical damage. This molecule works by donating electrons to neutralize free radicals and prevent […]

  Table of Contents[Hide][Show] Also known as the “rest and digest” system, our parasympathetic nervous system is vital to health. Learn how things like yawning, taking a coloring book break, and other de-stressors can all lead to better health. Parasympathetic Nervous System: From Stressed to Rest The world we live in is far more chaotic […]

  Table of Contents[Hide][Show] Giving birth is one of the most athletic events a woman will ever go through. It’s taxing in many ways: physically, emotionally, and mentally. But it’s also enormously hormonally draining! Placenta encapsulation is one way women are recovering after childbirth. Postpartum depression affects around one in seven women. While there are many triggers, […]

  Table of Contents[Hide][Show] You know how important probiotics and fiber are for your gut. But do you know about prebiotics, the one all-important connection between the two? Prebiotic benefits include feeding probiotics and supporting the immune system, making them vital for gut health! For a healthy gut, we need a steady intake of prebiotics […]

  Table of Contents[Hide][Show] If you’ve ever heard of sulforaphane you’ve probably heard about broccoli sprouts. Sulforaphane is a powerful compound with a myriad of health benefits. And it’s why broccoli sprouts are one of the best health foods on the planet. In the springtime and early summer, our thoughts tend to turn to gardening, […]

  Table of Contents[Hide][Show] I’ve talked before about the benefits of sweating it out in a sauna but sweating in general offers some impressive benefits. Like relief from hot flashes, lowered risk of heart attack, and better recovery times. True, some of us find sweating takes effort and is even a little unpleasant. But the […]