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Build a gestational diabetes meal plan that keeps your blood sugar stable and your baby healthy with guidance from a pregnancy nutritionist.
Curious about adaptogens during pregnancy? Learn the potential benefits, what the research says, and the best options for pregnancy + beyond.
Feeling dizzy or shaky while pregnant? Here's why low blood sugar during pregnancy happens and how you can stabilize it.
Learn how to naturally support your first trimester with real food, gentle remedies, and balanced supplements.
Folate and folic acid are not the same. Discover why natural folate is the superior choice for pregnancy, energy, and lifelong wellness.
Build a gestational diabetes meal plan that keeps your blood sugar stable and your baby healthy with guidance from a pregnancy nutritionist.
Do prenatals make you more fertile? Not directly, but the right nutrients can support ovulation, egg quality, and conception. Here's what to look for.
Curious about adaptogens during pregnancy? Learn the potential benefits, what the research says, and the best options for pregnancy + beyond.
Feeling dizzy or shaky while pregnant? Here's why low blood sugar during pregnancy happens and how you can stabilize it.
Learn how to naturally support your first trimester with real food, gentle remedies, and balanced supplements.
Folate and folic acid are not the same. Discover why natural folate is the superior choice for pregnancy, energy, and lifelong wellness.
If youāre worried about seafood during pregnancy, itās time to rethink. Fish and shellfish are super nutrient-dense. Hereās how to eat them safely.
Postpartum hair loss is the result of natural hormone changes. Here are some ways to manage hair loss and replenish nutrient stores in postpartum.
When we talk about fertility, itās often the womanās hormones that get time in the spotlight. But what if I told you menās fertility is just as important? Yes, sperm quality can have a dramatic impact on the growth and development of your baby.
As a holistic nutritionist, I work with both men and women to optimize their fertility. There is some crossover for healthy food, lifestyle, and supplement choices ā but here are my recommendations specifically for menā¦
If youāre tired of guessing the root cause of your symptoms and are ready to find real answers, I recommend functional lab testing. These tests are much different from your typical doctorās recommendations, and work to get the data behind your concerns.
Intentional testing is your best resource for truly understanding your hormone health (no more throwing darts). Here, Iām sharing the tests I recommend to help you find real answers you can turn into an action plan.
When Iām working with clients on hormone or fertility health, I donāt want getting well to feel like a chore. Thatās why I combine diet and lifestyle recommendations with products and therapies that require almost no effort.
Red light is a great example of this. Itās a powerful way to supercharge your mitochondria, boost your fertility, and set up your circadian rhythm for success ā without dramatically changing your lifestyle.
The fact that we rarely use conventional cold remedies at the Braswell house should come as no surprise. Itās my view that mild colds can strengthen our immune systems, preparing us to overcome more severe illnesses. And leaving cold symptoms alone allows our bodies to fight the germs and heal faster.
That said, we still need to support our immune systems as much as we can throughout cold and flu season.
Here Iām sharing nine natural supplements that are cold and flu season staples in our home. They truly make such a difference in how quickly we recover.
Itās estimated that two-thirds of American women use birth control pills.
I work with many women who struggle to get pregnant after the pill ā or who experience unexplained symptoms while using synthetic hormones.
Every woman deserves to be informed about the long-term risks of hormonal birth control, and what she can use instead.
The first step is to discover exactly what minerals your body is missing ā through intentional medical testing. Then, we can build your optimal health plan to restore nutrients through supportive food, supplements, and lifestyle habits.
Letās explore my favorite at-home mineral test: the Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA).
One of the habits I love for easy nourishment is drinking salt water.
I know, this is a bit of a touchy subject. But Iām not talking about table salt.
Iām talking about pure, naturally mineralized, and unrefined ancient salt that contains natural electrolytes.
Letās explore the benefits of drinking salt water and how this low-commitment habit can help you move the needle in your health journey.
When I transition women over to an ancestral diet to boost hormone health, I often get this question:
Will ancestral eating help me lose weight?
The answer is not a simple yes or no, which can feel frustratingāespecially if excess weight interferes with your quality of life.
Before we know it, spring will be knocking on our doors. With it comes a huge opportunity for families to reduce their grocery bills while adding more nutrients to their diets.
If you have a backyard, then you have a simple and easy way to put healthy eating into practiceāwithout draining your bank account.
Here are my top tips and recommendations to help beginner homesteaders build confidence and start simple.
Learn how to naturally support your first trimester with real food, gentle remedies, and balanced supplements.
If youāre worried about seafood during pregnancy, itās time to rethink. Fish and shellfish are super nutrient-dense. Hereās how to eat them safely.
Pregnancy insomnia is common, even in the first trimester. But you donāt have to suffer through it. Here are natural solutions to help you wake up refreshed.
Postpartum hair loss is the result of natural hormone changes. Here are some ways to manage hair loss and replenish nutrient stores in postpartum.
Your pregnancy diet relies heavily on protein. Learn exactly how much protein you need for a healthy pregnancy and how to get it.
Your guide to boosting milk supply naturally with supplements, superfoods, and best practices for lactation.
Transition smoothly to breastfeeding and motherhood after giving birth with my favorite holistic postpartum supplements.
The Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) is an easy way to uncover your exact mineral profile and create a simplified recovery plan thatās based on real health data.
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Do prenatals make you more fertile? Not directly, but the right nutrients can support ovulation, egg quality, and conception. Here's what to look for.