When it comes to our health, we women sometimes struggle to put ourselves first. We tend to think we can get to our health at some later date. It is important for us to remember if we are going to be our best, brilliant and bold selves we need to focus on our health. This…
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A Mouthful of Air Opens a Door for Conversation
Postpartum depression can be a discussion that are closed off for women in many communities. A Mouthful of Air opens a door for conversation to discuss this difficult topic. While the writer and director Amy Koppelman did an amazing job with creating this movie and present it in a way to serve as a conversation…
Morning Rituals That Make All the Difference
We all know that feeling of being woken up by our child way earlier than we would like to be and feeling frenzied as we have demands thrown at us left and right. This sudden frantic feeling is the worst at any time of day, but something about it first thing in the morning just…
Natural Ways to Relax
Being a mother is, without a doubt, the most challenging job there is. During a pandemic, you are a mother who’s probably been helping with virtual learning and working herself all while running a household? It can feel impossible at times. Sure, having a glass of wine at the end of the night can help…
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff (With a New Baby)
Bringing home a new baby can be a daunting time for any new mother, whether it’s your first or fourth child. Add on that a “new normal” that we’re all still taking time getting used to; we need every trick under the sun to help lighten the load of stress that comes with the newborn…
Tips to Deal with Chronic Stomach Pain
Although stomach aches are not a huge health concern, they can be inconvenient. There are many reasons why you may experience stomach aches, but it’s not good for you to have stomach aches on a regular basis. If you’re currently dealing with frequent stomach pain, there are many solutions you can try, including: Use a…
Tips for Making Hard Changes a Little Easier
Life is full of a lot of hard choices. We could all use a way to make them easier. Sometimes, the choices are hard because it is difficult to know the right thing to do in a given situation. Other times, the choices are hard because of the difficulty involved in carrying them out. Either…
Best Gifts You Can Give Yourself
Taking care of yourself means finally acknowledging that you, too, are valuable. Moreover, self-care includes paying attention to your needs and the things that make you happy. Prioritizing one’s own needs may appear to be sensible, but it rarely works out that way. However, when we face difficult circumstances, such as poor health, a financial…
How To Help Ease Anxiety — Fast
We all feel anxious at times. Anxious thoughts, ruminations, and worry that you feel you can’t control can happen to the strongest of us. Especially when situations are stressful, unknown, or presenting a future threat. In recent months, you may have noticed that you’re feeling more irritable, worried, and stressed than you like. If you…
6 Tips for Travel Planning While Trying to Get Pregnant
Traveling can be a rewarding, relaxing experience anytime, especially right before you start a family. The debate over whether it’s safe to travel when expecting a baby has raged on for years. However, you’ve taken your ovulation tests like clockwork and done everything right to ensure you get pregnant you can still travel. As long…
Six Important Things To Consider Before Traveling Abroad
Traveling can be one of the most fulfilling ways of spending your time. Whether it’s to experience a different culture, see the world, or just to get away from it all for a little bit, sometimes it can be hard to resist the urge to just grab your suitcase and hop on the next flight…
Post Workout Recovery: Are You Taking the Right Approach?
Are you the type of person who puts a lot of time and effort into your workout preparation? Do you often skip some or all of the post-workout recovery steps? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. After all, when you’re done working out it’s safe to assume that you want to do nothing more…
Why Walking is the Best Exercise
There are so many different ways to work out. You can take yoga classes, run, jump rope, do weird bungee exercise classes, do HIIT exercises, watch videos from home, go to the gym, and so much more. There are people who train to be bodybuilders and others who run and train for marathons. It can…
Healthy Hobbies
We’ve spent the last year locked down in our homes with family and possibly friends if you’ve got a roommate or a trusted bubble. We’re all started to get back out there one way or another and at a pace that feels comfortable for us, which is exciting but can be scary, too! Though our…
5 Healthy Choices for the Summer
The days are getting warmer and it feels like the perfect time to lighten up. Summer is a great time to make choices that are lighter, fresher, easier – and more affordable. Many people are on personal wellness journeys. We’re seeking ways to support our health. We’re trying out new diets, ways of eating, and…