Should you do a cleanse?

Are you a healthy woman who has recently “fallen off the wagon” and started stress eating due to a hectic work schedule or family drama? Or, are you finally ready to jump start a healthier lifestyle, but you’re not quite sure where to start? Maybe you’re 6-12 months postpartum and ready to feel better physically?…

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Essential oils during pregnancy, labor, and birth

Essential Oils in Pregnancy and Birth

I recently took a class all about essential oils (from a fellow doula!) and I learned a ton! I’ve been fascinated with EOs for a while now, but mostly to use them in place of things like toxic cleaning supplies, medicines, etc. So, naturally, as a birth doula I also got curious about the use…

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the truth about detoxing/cleansing

cleanse and detox myths

The 4 biggest myths about detoxing & cleansing debunked Thanks to much of what we hear in the media, detoxing or cleansing has earned a reputation for being unhealthy and even unsafe. When you hear the word “detox” or “cleanse” do you immediately think of all-liquid diets, expensive supplements, and short-term deprivation for short-term gains?…

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