I am always on the hunt for high quality, safe for children and nursing mothers, effective and easy to use detoxes. I have been using PBX Zeolite Spray for a while now after trying a few other brands and have now started to recommend it for my patients! Here is a little info about PBX, not all zeolite spray is created equal.

What is Gluten?

Gluten is a general name given to proteins found in certain grain products, like wheat and it’s derivatives like wheat berries, semolina, durum, spelt, farina, faro, emmer, graham, einkorn wheat, rye, barley triticale (a hybrid wheat and rye), wheat starch, malt and brewer’s yeast. Over time the industry has genetically modified (hybridized) the wheat seed to produce a higher gluten content for a better texture and for bread to rise more and that is what has caused our bodies a lot of issues. 

I get asked frequently about what shoes I recommend.

Our feet are the base of our entire bodies, since we are bi-pedal mammals. And shoes are one of the only items of clothing that has a direct impact on our health. This is especially important when it comes to children and their development!

In our society, we have been accustomed to shows that feel “normal,” but are not shaped or functional for an actual foot.

Squishing your toes into a normal shoe has become normal, but could lead to seemingly non-foot related issues.

Tips to remember when shopping: FLAT, THIN, WIDE & FLEXIBLE

According to Somavedic and BrainTap, who did an unveil study, results confirmed positive effects of audio brainwave entrainment and EMF mitigation technology on mental and physical wellbeing. And the results were powerful! This is why they're Dr. Amanda approved!

A little History-

Coffee has an extremely powerful healing effect on the human body. It is one of the most powerful natural detoxifiers that we have. Coffee, taken as an enema is one of the fastest, natural ways to relieve the liver of the burden of exporting the overload of toxins when healing itself of cancer or autoimmune diseases.

According to one of my favorite brands of organic mattresses, the original, My Green Mattress: An organic mattress is a wonderful convergence of eco-minded consumer demand, global supply chain opportunities, and beautiful product design. Decades ago, goods like sustainable mattresses may have been nice to dream about but difficult to produce for hundreds of customers at a time.

Today, an organic mattress isn’t just a cool thought–it’s a reality. But that doesn’t mean every organic mattress is made the same. In fact, there are multiple characteristics that set some organic mattresses apart from others

Plus, organic mattresses aren’t just nice to sleep on–they’re also better for the environment and last up to twice as long as synthetic mattresses. Keep reading to discover why organic mattresses are important and why you should consider buying one.

Chamomile, Matricaria recutita is one of the strongest herbs there is. The thing is, we tend to take it for granted. You can get it at the grocery store, you can order it at pretty near any restaurant – how could something so COMMON have any kind of potency as medicine? But it’s that commonness that clues us into what an important medicine it is! Back in the 1930s, much of the country gave up herbal medicines in favor of chemical medicines, and the only herbs that survived in our modern culture were culinary ones – because those are “just flavors”. Of course, they’re not! They’re important medicines in their own right – so important that we put them in our foods to make sure we got them every day. But Chamomile was one of the very few herbs that is not culinary, but which we held on to as a culture. Why? Because it was too important to put aside.

Dr. Rachel Madera is a physical therapist who specializes in the pelvic floor focusing on pregnancy and postpartum care and our suitemate! She loves helping women in any stage of life be the best version of themselves by addressing any pelvic floor concerns.

Pelvic floor physical therapy is an effective treatment option for many women during pregnancy and after childbirth. 

Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha is one of my very favorite herbs: it supports the adrenals and other endocrine organs, improving the function of those organs and helping the body to better cope with stress. You’ve probably heard about the “HPA axis” – which is the connection recognized between the hypothalamic, pituitary, and adrenal glands. But I feel that ALL the endocrine glands are one giant axis of interconnected function and when one of them is out of whack, it affects communication and functioning throughout the whole body. And while we’re talking about endocrine glands, they are often referenced when we present with things like tiredness/fatigue or have less energy than we think we should. Most people know there are hormones involved, but the physiology of the endocrine system isn’t intuitive. It’s just a method of communication!

In a world with so much to offer to help you take care of your baby…..we may all be missing the most important item.

A POSTPARTUM DOULA.

Kava

piper methysticum

hot, dry, relaxing

Taste: bitter, pungent, numbing

Family: piperaceae

Medicinal parts: roots

Actions: antispasmodic, carminative, muscle relaxant, sedative, anodyne, anesthetic, euphoric, urinary disinfectant

Affinities: musculoskeletal, nervous and urinary systems

Notable constituents: kavalactones (kavain, methysticin, yangonin), flavokavains, phytosterols

Angelica LOVES Iceland, and it grows as tall as me – or taller from what I hear. It’s got a strong, tall stalk and huge flower head, with leafy arms that reach for the sky and the sun that never sets. Iceland is a place of extremes: it’s all day or all night. At any moment, a volcano could engulf the entire island, and everyone is very aware of that. The people are all work or all play – and I think the extremes of the climate and land encourage that.

The gentle Queen of the Thrones® Castor Oil combined with the Packs/compresses help support:

• Better sleep

• More regular bowel movements

• Youthful-looking skin

• Less bloating

• Less stress

Pregnancy is an extraordinary, beautiful, and exciting time in a woman’s life, and a maternity photo shoot is the perfect way to capture the beauty of the pregnant body and create memories for a lifetime. As pregnancy progresses though, many changes that the body goes through can lead to discomfort, pain, and reduced mobility. Chiropractic care can help alleviate some of these pains, maintain spinal health, and prepare the body for a safe and healthy pregnancy.

Sarsaparilla

Smilax spp.

warm, moist, tonifying

Taste:pungent, sweet, slightly salty

Family:Liliaceae

Medicinal parts:roots

Actions:hepatic, digestive, nutritive, alterative, adrenal tonic, immune modulator, diuretic, hypoglycemic, hypotensive, emollient, anti-rheumatic

Affinities: liver

Notable constituents:glycyphyllin, parillin, beta-sitosterol, stigmasterol, smilostanols, sarsaponin, smilasaponin, sarsaparilloside

Dandelion

Root (Liver stimulant):

Let’s start with the root. Dandelion root is a safe and effective liver stimulant. It increases bile flow and hepatocyte activity. This helps you “detox”, but we’re not talking about a “cleanse” here. Dandelion works steadily and gently, not in a forceful, overriding way – it keeps the waste drainage running smoothly, so you clear out what needs to be disposed of. Improving liver function has effects that show up all throughout the body – it can reduce rashes, improve skin presentation, and reduce constipation. It also helps with hormonal balance, because some of the “waste” the liver has to process is in fact excess hormones which need to be eliminated, so dandelion can even help with PCOS and PMS.

Stinging Nettle Leaf

This amazing plant is mostly known for its high mineral content including: iron, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, copper, boron and strontium. It is also high in vitamins A, C, K and B’s. It contains phytonutrients like: chlorophyll, beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, quercetin and rutin.

Are you ready to start your baby on solid foods? Are you overwhelmed by all the contradicting information that’s out there? Yeah, I don’t blame you, its confusing. With most things in parenting, I try to encourage you to make choices that feel right, authentic, and natural. I also try to recommend something easy because many things that are easy are also pretty natural and holistic. I found Baby-Led Weaning after attending a local workshop on the topic and I’m so glad I did. I am looking forward to using it in the future.