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Non-Hormonal Birth Control Options

Table of Contents[Hide][Show] While I’ve primarily dedicated this website to the everyday experience of being a mama, not everyone wants a large family. Some women feel their family is complete and it’s not in their plan to become pregnant again (or at all). Here are the non-hormonal birth control options I’ve used in my own family

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Is This a Miracle Molecule?

Table of Contents[Hide][Show] C60 is the newest buzzword in the natural health world. It’s recommended for everything from avoiding sunburn, to hair growth, to longevity. C60 benefits the whole body and acts as an antioxidant to help protect against free radical damage. This molecule works by donating electrons to neutralize free radicals and prevent oxidation.

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How the Parasympathetic Nervous System Helps Us Lower Stress

Table of Contents[Hide][Show] Also known as the “rest and digest” system, our parasympathetic nervous system is vital to health. Learn how things like yawning, taking a coloring book break, and other de-stressors can all lead to better health. Parasympathetic Nervous System: From Stressed to Rest The world we live in is far more chaotic and

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Placenta Encapsulation: Should You Do It?

Table of Contents[Hide][Show] Giving birth is one of the most athletic events a woman will ever go through. It’s taxing in many ways: physically, emotionally, and mentally. But it’s also enormously hormonally draining! Placenta encapsulation is one way women are recovering after childbirth. Postpartum depression affects around one in seven women. While there are many triggers, the

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Prebiotic Benefits and How to Get Them

Table of Contents[Hide][Show] You know how important probiotics and fiber are for your gut. But do you know about prebiotics, the one all-important connection between the two? Prebiotic benefits include feeding probiotics and supporting the immune system, making them vital for gut health! For a healthy gut, we need a steady intake of prebiotics to

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