I wanted to talk openly about this topic as we often put so much focus on pregnancy and baby (which we should) but not enough on helping mom properly rest, recover and nourish herself in the days, weeks and months after baby arrives.
Studies show that thyroid dysfunction affects 25% of new mothers, compared to only 3-4% of the general population, alarming I know, right? So, why do we not talk about this more?
Read MoreThe holiday season is officially here, and that means partys, festive meals and time spent with loved ones. When your struggling with gift ideas, I think going homemade is a sweet and inexpensive way to show someone you’re thinking about them. I’m someone who loves the calming ambiance that candles create, but haven’t used them much in recent years because typically store bought candles come littered toxic chemicals.
Read MoreA herbal oxymel uses apple cider vinegar to extract the medicinal properties of the herbs, and honey to mask the strong flavour of the vinegar, while adding antibacterial and antiviral properties to the mix. The end result is an easy to consume herbal remedy that is great for coughs, sore throats and other acute mild viruses.
Read MoreWhile it is pretty impossible to avoid all of the different viruses that circle around us on a daily basis, you can give yourself a leg up by making sure your immune system is the best shape possible to ward off unwanted pathogens that make their way into your body.
Read MoreSo, what is a poultice exactly? A poultice is a medical preparation made from fresh or dried herbs, veggies, clays, bran or oat meal and applied directly to the skin. Typically, used to treat scrapes, muscle pains, insect bites, rashes or infected wounds, poultices work best when applied hot or warm to the body
Read MoreDandelion’s (Taraxacum officinale) name comes from the latin word dens leonis, meaning “Lions Teeth” because of the appearance of its flowers. These bright yellow flowers can be found in yards and parks all over Canada and in most parts of the world. You can harvest dandelion greens throughout the season, but you’ll want to wait until the fall pull the roots.
Read MoreRosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis) meaning “dew of the sea” is native to the Mediterranean and an evergreen member of the mint family. Said to adorn the goddess Aphrodite as she emerged from the sea, rosemary was considered sacred to the ancients Egyptians, Romans and Greeks, and was used as a symbol of remembrance during war commemorations and funerals. This belief is even mentioned in Shakespeare’s Hamlet, when Ophelia says "There's rosemary, that's for remembrance".
Read MoreOne of my favourite ways to connect inward is to hop in the tub and completely shut off for a brief moment in time. I am sharing my recipe for bath salts made with, you guessed it, LOVE.
Read MoreA little word on stress. In our fast paced, tech-driven world it can be difficult to hold on to that sense of calm. Tack on work, kids, family, friends, etc and our stress levels can get out of control pretty quickly.
When our nervous system senses that we’re in a stressful situation, our adrenal glands receive signals to release hormones (adrenalin and cortisol) causing our body to enter fight or flight response.
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