The phrase self-care has been getting a lot of attention.  There are tons of lists out there about the top self-care activities for fertility.

I get caught up in the hype, just like you, thinking this or that new thing sounds really good, I “should” be doing that.

We have all heard the do’s and don’ts of eating for pregnancy; no coffee, no sushi, no soft cheeses or lunch meat.  But not many of us have considered the nutrients we need prior to conception to grow healthy eggs, to keep our hormones working in harmony and to have stored in our body for the early stages of pregnancy when we may not be able to eat much.

As women, we are part of the many cycles that take place here on earth.  Every month, the moon disappears at the new moon and then reappears at the full moon.  The seasons pass around us from spring to summer then fall into winter and each day the sun rises and sets.  Tuning in to all the cycles we experience can help connect us to our bodies and help us to tune into the wisdom inside each of us.  

One of the first things we think about when getting ready for pregnancy is to start taking a prenatal vitamin.  Most of us have heard that taking a prenatal vitamin is important to prevent things like spina bifida in children.

When my husband and I decided to get pregnant, it was an exciting time.  We were about to embark on a new adventure together and since were we no longer preventing pregnancy, I thought I would be pregnant in just a few months.  

Have you ever thought about how many things you put on your body each day?  Most women use an average of 12 personal care products each day. Everything from shampoo and conditioner, lotion, face cream, make up, hairspray, and soap.

Fall is here and I have started to crave more comfort foods, and for me that means nourishing soups and stews.

It’s SPRING!

It seems like everywhere I turn these days, someone is talking about a spring detox.  

Healthy, balanced hormones, regular periods and ovulation require many different nutrients.  

In our fast paced lifestyle, there can be many reasons why we may be nutrient depleted.

It’s 6:30 am and your phone alarm is screaming at you.  You roll over and push the snooze button again, only to realize with a sudden panic that you needed to pick up documents on the way to work today and you need to leave in 20 minutes.  Why, oh why, is this happening again?!!?