Kitty Litter? Raw Meat? Unwashed Veggies? Gardening? How Serious is Toxoplasmosis Anyways? If you are exposed to toxoplasmosis for the first time in your 1st trimester, it can be dangerous for your baby – causing low IQ, vision problems, epilepsy or even death. So yup – it super serious. With […]
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I’m a big fan of magnesium during pregnancy. Here’s why you need it… It’s supportive for your muscles tissues. When you have enough magnesium you are less likely to get muscle cramps (if that’s an issue for you – check out my post on solutions for cramps) Our bodies use […]
When Is The Ideal Time For Your Newborn To Have Their Very First Bath? It’s true, when babies first come out into the world, they are a bit gooey – there’s a lot of fluids involved in the birth process. Back in the day, hospital staff would wash baby right […]
With the temperatures rising, swelling can be problematic for lots of pregnant women. Knuckles and ankles bones seem to disappear as the body holds on to more and more fluid. There is however good news. There are many things you can do to help those ankles and knuckles re-appear. Dry […]
How many uses can I find for the Aromatouch Diffused Set? So you’re looking at essential oils, but maybe you’re not really sure if they are right for you. My sister was in your shoes a few years ago. And while with hindsight she can now see that one of […]
This is truly the one blog post that I wish there was no need for, but if you arrived here it’s because it happened and you are now looking for ways to heal. So I’ve written this for you. (If you are just one of those gals who loves to […]
After years of leading guided relaxations in my prenatal yoga classes, many of my students asked for a version they could listen to at home. Those heartfelt requests lead me to create this guided relaxation meditation album . The album is designed to help you create more peace and ease during […]
Let’s face it – we are all busy. And sometimes we are so busy taking care of everyone else that we forget to take care of ourselves. Between work and family commitments, it can be hard to find the time (and the cash) for a day at the spa. Yet […]
Most of us instinctively know that sleep is important, but just how important surprised me. I wonder if it will surprise you too. Last month, I have the privilege of attending a lecture by Dr. Russell G. Foster, a neuroscientist with a special focus on the sleep and circadian rhythms […]
This year, my family and I moved to France for one fun-filled year of adventure. We found a great house for rent in Alsace, one of France’s wine regions. This was a perfect fit for us, because it was previously a vacation home, so it came complete with EVERYTHING: furniture, dishes, […]
Diffusing essential oils in my home is one of my favourite parts of everyday. I love choosing a blend that will make my house smell beautiful and at the same time support my family’s health. We do this to clean the air and to support and adjust the moods […]
What if there was something that you could do for yourself and for your family to help them be and stay healthy? Right now is the prefect time to empower yourself with the information and the tools that you need to create long term wellness. If you’ve been following […]
When pregnant there are so many decisions that you make on a daily basis in order to keep your baby safe and healthy. New emerging research is now finding that how you use your cell phone might be added to the changes that you’ve already made, like abstaining from alcohol and […]
Would it be ok if I shared with you one of the strategies that has really worked for me in creating a healthier home? Of course, there are many ways to do this, but I’ve found that creating a wellness routine is a really simple and sustainable way to do this. […]
My kids and I made these lotion bars as Christmas gifts this year. I absolutely LOVE them and so did everyone we gave them too. So I decided that they are worth blogging about. Here are some of the ways I think they would be awesome to use. 1. Dry […]