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Probiotics and pregnancy: the many health benefits and what you need to know. Probiotics are one of my favorite health topics. Health begins in the gut and it begins with good bacteria called probiotics. It is especially important to have these good bacteria in your gut when you are pregnant. [Read more…]
From your first doctor visit to confirm that you are pregnant, you are bombarded with pamphlets, magazines, lists, and rules. Some of them I agree with. Some of them….I don’t. Here are a few of the rules I am breaking. [Read more…]
Ahhhh the many joys of pregnancy! Stretch marks is just one of them. While there are genetic factors, there are ways to help prevent stretch marks. The secret is skin elasticity. The more elastic your skin is, the less likely it is that you will have stretch marks. I am currently pregnant (see how I got pregnant in 1 cycle at the age of 34 here) and here is what I’m doing to increase my skin elasticity.
My husband and I were beyond shocked to find out that we were pregnant already. I mean, I’m 34 1/2 and the internet & doctors act like that’s ancient. They said “at that age,” it could take up to 2 years. And while I didn’t think it would take that long, I didn’t think it would take a matter of weeks. So here’s how it happened.
I started this blog in June, 2013. I had absolutely no idea what would happen after that. I am so grateful to all of you, my readers. I wake up bright and early at 5:30 am each morning to get some work time in before my 2 year old wakes up. And every morning I am blown away that this is my job! Thank you so much for being a part of this community with me. And here is what you read in 2014. These are the most viewed posts.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And of course I’m talking about Black Friday! I have teamed up with a whole bunch of my favorite lifestyle bloggers to bring you tons of classes, meal plans, cook books, natural beauty books, and more at up to 80% off!!!! These deals won’t last long! Sales start on Thursday, November 27, 2014 at 11:59 PM EST and will last through Monday, December 1, 2014 at 11:59 PM EST.
My friend Kristen over at Mix Wellness is hosting a FREE webinar on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 8 pm AND 9 pm ET (2 sessions). Can’t make it? Don’t worry, Kristen will email you a link to the recording if you register.
A whole foods diet is, of course, very important for overall health and wellness. But in today’s toxic world, my family takes additional supplements to make up for any missing nutrients in our diet. Here are my favorites.