[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This is a re-post but one that definitely deserves repeating. As you prepare to gather with loved ones and enjoy a beautiful meal, remember to enjoy it. For those struggling with eating issues, this may seem like and insurmountable task. Sometimes it helps to have a few helpful phrases on hand to repeat to yourself when critical … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Want a baby bump? Consider bumping up the body fat! As the winter months approach, many couples may start to think about baby making (wink, wink!). It can be disappointing when despite best efforts, it doesn’t work out. Infertility has been linked to a number of genetic and environmental factors, many out of our control. … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Every pregnant woman has her share of discomforts but I would argue that none are quite as annoying or uncomfortable as heartburn. I say this because many other things that plague pregnant women (morning sickness, back pain, swollen feet, sleepless nights) usually don’t last the entire pregnancy. Heartburn, on the other hand, can often start … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Many women struggle with anemia during pregnancy. Although it’s a common thing for expectant moms to have low iron levels, it will be something that your doctor wants to address. In most cases, even given your best efforts, a pregnant woman couldn’t eat enough high-iron foods to take care of the problem without taking a … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The first six weeks after the arrival of a new baby are nothing less than hectic to say the least. All women experience this period differently but I think it’s safe to say that we all get our fair share of extreme fatigue and wide-swinging emotions. Whether you are a first-time momma or an experienced … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For years, health practitioners led by USDA guidelines, have been encouraging people to cut out fat. The result has been an influx of highly processed, low fat options that are higher in sugar and/or simple carbohydrates. We’ve also led on the assumption that a calorie, is a calorie, is a calorie. Hence, if calories in are less than calories out, weight loss is guaranteed, … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Farming is hot and farmers are cool! Who would’ve thought twenty years ago that farming would be fashionable? When I was in college (yes, I’m dating myself I know) one of my dorm mates was majoring in horticulture and agriculture and it seemed so obscure to me at the time. It made sense for her having grown up on a farm … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Liz and Alex kicked off the ‘Yoga of Eating’ series last Thursday with a huge success. The session was fully booked and participants had rave reviews after the first evening. The two hour group includes an experiential yoga activity, a mindful eating exercise and discussion of mindfulness application in daily life. Attendees reflected that the … Read more