THE Chicken Soup for Women Recovering from Birth or Surgery

THE Chicken Soup for Women Recovering from Birth or Surgery

by | Mar 9, 2015 | Article, Back Pain, Breastfeeding, Chronic Pain, Clinician Resources, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Gut Health, Hormone Balance, Pelvic Health, Postnatal Recovery, Pregnancy, Recipes, Reproductive Health

Recovery from birth or surgery both require similar care for the soft tissue to regain it’s strength.  Collagen is important for healing from surgical incisions, C-section incisions, and episiotomies or tears.  Collagen is also essential for maintaining bone...
The Ultimate Guide To Choosing a Prenatal Vitamin

The Ultimate Guide To Choosing a Prenatal Vitamin

by | Feb 27, 2015 | Article, Birth Control, Clinician Resources, Fertility, For Patients, Mental Health, Postnatal Recovery, Preconception, Pregnancy, Thyroid Health

  Optimal nutrition support for our client begins before she even conceives. Birth control pills make it difficult for women to absorb some nutrients that are essential for a healthy pregnancy. Ideally, women who were previously on birth control pills will...
Healthy Estrogen Smoothie for Vaginal Dryness

Healthy Estrogen Smoothie for Vaginal Dryness

by | Mar 31, 2014 | Article, Clinician Resources, Estrogen, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Gluten Free, Hormone Balance, Painful Sex, Pelvic Health, Postnatal Recovery, Stress

Vaginal dryness and painful sex are common side effects of hormonal imbalance. When women struggle with low hormone levels, including low estrogen, there can be many root causes.  During the postpartum period and during the time when a woman breastfeeds, lower...