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Why I Love Peppermint & Why You Should Too!

Why I Love Peppermint & Why You Should Too!
Have you ever felt nausea, had a stomach ache, had a hard time using the bathroom or had a headache? Of course you did. We all have. I’m not sure if you know this or not, but some of the many benefits of peppermint include soothing the symptoms of IBS, morning sickness, indigestion, heartburn, gas, constipation, head aches, gum disease, bad breath, and it even improves oral health. Continue reading

Herbs To Avoid While Breastfeeding

Herbs To Avoid While Breastfeeding

Some herbs and natural remedies should be avoided while nursing because they are medically recognized as containing anti-lactogens, that is, compounds that decrease a mother’s supply of milk. The amount of these herbs normally used in cooking are unlikely to be of much concern. It’s mostly the larger amounts that might be used therapeutically, which could pose a problem.

 

Learn more about which herbs are safe and which herbs to avoid while breastfeeding.

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3 Benefits of Herbal Pregnancy Tea to Help Prepare You for Birth

3 Benefits of Herbal Pregnancy Tea to Help Prepare You for Birth
Organic Herbal pregnancy tea provides vital hydration, vitamins and minerals for your growing and changing body.  In this post, you'll learn 3 benefits of drinking herbal tea while you grow your baby and prepare your body to give birth.  You will also learn about my personal favorite herbs in Lady in Waiting Herbal Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Tea that supports your optimal health as you embrace motherhood. Continue reading

Combating Stress with Adaptogens

Combating Stress with Adaptogens

We live full, beautiful, and hectic lives. This level of activity day after day, week after week, is stress-FULL. Stress, as we all know, leads to “dis-ease.” With such a bountiful schedule, we do not have time to be sick with a cold, much less something more serious than that. This is how and where adaptogens come into play. 

Our Women's Balance herbal blend for stress relief is made with adaptogenic herbs to help you move through life with grace and powerfully.

 

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