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Pregnancy cravings
Lately I have been dreaming of creamy, chocolately, comfort foods. Blame it on pregnancy cravings if you will, but I think it’s more just the fact that chocolate, and cream have a way of making everything so much better in the world. I decided to put my cravings to good work, and research some tasty…
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Blueberry Bliss… a pregnancy treat
Now that I have fallen pregnant, I find all the multivitamins, supplements and remedies that I have added to my daily diet a bit all consuming… and to be honest, there are many days I often forgot to pop the pills. Instead of panicking about missing out on all these essential added extras, I rely…
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Fat… is it really so bad???
Something many of you don’t know: I suffered with an eating disorder when I was younger. I don’t think I’m alone- in fact I know many girls and boys who have walked this journey before and many who may still walk it after me. If anything: I hope this post will guide you away from…
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New Beginnings
Keeping a secret is the strangest sensation- it’s as if you are harbouring a stow away, and the more you keep quiet, the more it grows inside of you. But I have never been one for secrets, I find the more you are able to share, the easier it is to handle a situation, and…
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HONOURING WOMEN, HONOURING BIRTH – STEP TWO: YOGA TOOLS
When we practice yoga, we are laying the foundations down for self care, self love and support. Creating a routine that includes a daily yoga practice, allows you to set aside time each day to connect in with your body, your breath and yourself. Whilst practicing yoga when you are pregnant, you begin to connect…
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HONOURING WOMEN, HONOURING BIRTH – STEP THREE: RELAXATION AND BREATHING
Your breathing is related to the the way you use your body and also to the way you feel. Breathing makes movement in the body simple and easy to do. It gradually releases the body of tightness and constriction, allowing your muscles to relax and lengthen. When you inhale, oxygen rich air enters your body…
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Sunshine porridge
Iv been down with a tummy bug this weekend… And the only thing that would settle my tummy is this yummy sunshine porridge. Why sunshine? Because the key ingredient is TUMERIC.. A gorgeous golden spice.. Tumeric contains curcumin: one of the most beneficial healing compounds available to us. Below are a list of some of renowned…
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Preparing for your Birth
STEP ONE: Reclaiming our Birth Right The emotional, spiritual and physical aspects of pregnancy are vitally important. The potential for self-empowerment, healing and change is so great during these transformative prenatal months, and this energy needs to be encouraged and positively enhanced. This series of BLOG POSTS is an invitation to prepare for your birth and motherhood…
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My best buddy… Coconut oil
WHY I CONSIDER COCONUT OIL TO BE MY BEST BUD… I use it on my skin, I add it to my food, I prescribe it to my patients. It’s a very versatile little treat…. Coconut oil is rich in Laurie Acid which your body converts to monolaurin, and this has antiviral, antibacterial, and antiprotozoal properties. Coconut…
