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Your stress load is preventing you from becoming pregnant.
I know! It's sort of annoying advice, but we're going to keep talking about this and unpacking HOW it messes with your reproductive health, why, and what you can do to keep your stress response within a reasonable zone so you can reach those pregnancy dreams.
Is stress the real culprit?
As a Clinical Herbalist, I am continually fascinated by the profound link between stress, emotional well-being and reproductive health. In fact, I think it’s the root cause of the majority of our health and wellness concerns, and especially infertility. It's a connection often underestimated and overlooked, yet it could be the very root cause of the challenges you might be facing on your journey to conception. In this blog post, we'll delve into the uncharted territory of stress and its potent impact on a woman's fertility.
Can you heal PCOS naturally?
Have you been told your PCOS is uncurable? Well, I’m here to tell you there’s a way to treat your PCOS and even get rid of it.
Fertility Nutrition: Are You Eating Enough Protein?
Protein is really important to our overall health, but how does it impact your fertility? Should you adjust your diet if you’re trying to conceive?
How trade routes created the Patriarchy
How did we get to this place where men rule? When did we leave our old ways of worshipping women and nature?
I'm so grateful for those first women who opened up to me. They created a cascade of healing.
“Every story had the same thread.Each woman felt alone in her experience."
I started working in women's wellness after I had my second baby in my home. I returned to work as a photographer and created a series documenting the journey of feeding. I collected written stories of these women. Some struggled with breastfeed but wanted to push through (first photo) the discomfort and at the time pain, to reach their natural wellness goals. Others were formula fed from the beginning. One family was dealing with lethal allergies and entering the school years.
Foods High in Vitamin C
How can you get Vitamin C from natural sources? Foods and herbs of course. Here is a list of foods you can add to your table tonight.
Vitamin C - Are you deficient?
Are you wondering if you’re deficient in Vitamin C? Take a look in this blog post and learn all about what a real deficiency might look like, who is likely to be impacted the most in modern times, and how much you really need to take per day when you’re healthy, or when you’re sick.