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2018 – (3) New Health Benefits
Welcome 2018!!! The previous year went by so fast, even during pregnancy, time can fly as we prepare for our beautiful newborn. I would like to mention (3) new health benefits you can add to your lifestyle, or pay more attention to moving forward to help keep you happy & healthy, therefore keeping your family the same. Let’s honestly look at our water intake as this determines SO much of our health. It is recommened to drink 10-12 (8oz) glasses of water per day. Whether pregnant or not, this will help hydrate the body, hydrate the...
read morePostpartum Yoga Asanas for Sciatica
So ladies, baby is here! How exciting for you. Breast feeding a lot and just a bit sore, tight & tired from the birth?Here are some advised postpartum yoga asanas to begin your stretching practice until MOMMY & ME at 6-8 weeks. Every Thursday at NOON @ Prenatal Plus Yoga. Can’t wait to meet the babies. Friends with little ones are invited to join us. In order to reduce pain in your sciatica, particularly if your pain is caused by the piriformis, there are a few back stretches you can perform that originate in yoga to help...
read moreNatural Remedies from Native Americans
Alfalfa: Relieves digestion and is used to aid blood clotting. Contemporary uses included treatment of arthritis, bladder and kidney conditions and bone strength. Enhances the immune system. Aloe: A cactus-like plant. The thick leaves can be squeezed to extrude a thick sap that can be used to treat burns, insect bites and wounds. Aspen: The inner bark or xylem is used in a tea to treat fever, coughs and pain. It contains salicin, which also is found in willow trees and is the foundation ingredient for aspirin. Bee pollen: When mixed with food...
read more5 Compelling Reasons to Use a Birthing Center
Having a baby, whether he or she is your first or your fifth, is the single most important event in a woman’s life — and one of the happiest, too. Many women want alternatives to sterile and rigid hospital environments when that special day arrives. If you’re like many soon-to-be mamas and believe hospitals are best left for sick people, consider these important reasons to bring your little one into the world at a happy, calming birthing center. A Birthing Center Is Like Home…With a Twist When it comes to having a baby, giving birth at...
read moreWater Babies: A Water Birth for a Peaceful, Happy Labor
A water birth is truly one of the most beneficial ways to experience labor and bring your baby into the world. Many women who give birth to their first baby in water, choose to give birth to their children’s siblings the same way. The idea of having a less painful birth tends to be the main reason women choose this method, but the promise of giving birth in peace and privacy at home or in a birthing center is also a powerful deciding factor. Why Women Choose Water Birth Being pregnant makes our bodies become awkward and achy. When you go into...
read moreThe Benefits of Placenta Encapsulation
As a soon-to-be mama, you care about the ongoing health of your baby—during and after childbirth. But even more so, you know your own health is just as important throughout your pregnancy, as well as after you deliver. Most of us prefer natural remedies when it comes to achieving optimal health as a mother after childbirth. This is exactly why so many new moms are engaging in placenta encapsulation. What Is Encapsulated Placenta and Is it Good for You? During gestation, the placenta surrounds the fetus and facilitates the flow of nutrients...
read more4 Ways to Have a Pregnant Stress-Free Holiday Season
Holidays bring visions of cheer and laughter, food and warmth, family and friends. But we all know that the holiday season can be as stressful as it is festive. As moms, moms-to-be, or both, certain expectations fall on us to make everyone else’s holiday season special. We don’t often remember to think about how we feel as long as our loved ones are happy. Pregnancy already comes with unique physical and emotional stresses, so it’s vitally important to acknowledge your limits during the holiday season. To eliminate stress, do only those...
read moreA Healthy Diet to Reduce Swelling, Water Retention, and More During Pregnancy
Eating for two (or more, for the multiple moms) can feel overwhelming with all of the tips and information overload out there. You’re probably already experiencing swelling, water retention, andso much more; but you want your babytoget the best nutrition in the most beneficial way that still supports an easy pregnancy. Of course, you may already be eating a healthy, nourishing diet for you and baby, but there are certain foods that increase the risk of edema (swelling during pregnancy). Eliminating these kinds of foods, drinks, and seasonings...
read moreYUMMY ORGANIC RAW LEMON BARS
(DAIRY-FREE RECIPE) USE ORGANIC We are big lovers of lemons! Lemon water, lemon in juice, lemon bliss balls and especially raw lemon treats! This raw lemon slice doesn’t not disappoint on the list of lemon loves, plus it is super easy to whip up. INGREDIENTS-ORGANIC CRUST (spelt is delicious) 1/2 cup dates, pitted 1/3 cup walnuts (any nut will work, use pumpkin seeds or oats for nut free version) Pinch salt FILLING 1 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes or 1/2 cup coconut butter 1 tablespoon maple...
read moreConnecting to your body with the breath exercise
1. Start by sitting comfortably. Can be on the floor cross –legged or even in a chair at work or on the bus. Just give yourself some mental space and allow yourself to be as comfortable as you can. 2. Place your hands over your lower belly, just under your belly button. Breathe regularly but notice your breath. You don’t need to change it. Just ask yourself, “How does it feel breathing in?” “How does it feel breathing out?” Just breath with open curiosity for your breath. Keep it relaxed. 3. After a few minutes of relaxed breathing...
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