A friend recently asked me about using essential oils while breastfeeding her son. We all want the best for our children, right? With the arrival of a new baby, parents often worry about proper nutrition and eliminating harmful chemicals. We do whatever we can to be as healthy as possible. Moms...
April showers bring May flowers … and Spring Cleaning for both the home and body! Being mindful of your home products is super important for four major reasons: 1. Keep your kiddos safe! “Household cleaning products are responsible for many unintentional poisonings in children and are consistently in the...
“Holistic” can mean different things to different people, but is generally defined as taking into account the whole person, including mental and social factors, rather than focusing only on the physical aspects. “Holistic” typically also means utilizing multiple methods, including natural forms of care. When it comes to supporting...
You know the feeling. The one you get when it’s time to go to the dentist. You’re trying really hard not to wiggle and squirm in the chair as your mind floods with worry and your stomach does flip-flops. Are they going to find a cavity? Or worse?...
In celebration of World Breastfeeding Week, I’m joining with many other moms who are sharing stories about breastfeeding experiences. My husband and I had to wait a while before conceiving; once we knew we were expecting, I gathered as much information as I could about “what to expect.” My brain...
It’s that time of year again. We’re stocking up on Kleenex. And just the other day, I said to my husband, “don’t claw your eyes out!” Sound familiar? Many people find their immune systems overreact to typically harmless substances in the environment during certain seasons, sending histamine production into overdrive....