Ancient Minerals – Magnesium oil for a healthier pregnancy and labor aid

 I wanted to share one of my all time favorite products with you all !! I LOVE my magnesium oil ! Every night before bed I spray a little bit on the bottom of my feet as part of my bedtime ritual .Most of us are deficient in this essential mineral. Some of the signs of deficiency are : Muscle cramps, facial tics, poor sleep, anxiety, headaches and chronic pain. I have my pregnant clients use this oil nightly before bed .. It helps with leg cramps, insomnia, anxiety, back and body pain , fatigue, constipation and stress. By using the oil it is one of the best ways to absorb it into your body. You can also try adding some leafy greens , pumpkin seeds , lentils , dark chocolate, bananas and avocados into your diet as they are all rich in magnesium. I always add a little magnesium oil to my childbirth and prenatal massage oil blend ( not too much because it can burn the skin ) and massage my pregnant and laboring women with it.

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Pets and sibling bonding – Love pheromones

This is Ryder and his BFF Stella .. These 2 are the cutest EVER and totally inseparable .. When his mama was pregnant , Stella was a puppy and would snuggle all day on her baby bump .. I told her I had a premonition that her baby and this dog were going to be seriously bonded in love and BFF’S … Turns out I was right !!!!!

Did you know that when a baby is born and throughout the first few weeks of their life they releases love pheromones from the top of their head that help lock in the bonding process . Not only is the beneficial for the parents but is also especially helpful for the bonding of siblings and pets . Make sure to let your other children hold the baby , have them smell and kiss the baby’s head. Don’t be afraid to let your pets sniff away . If you choose to have your baby in the hospital have someone bring home the hat that they put on baby’s head . Give it to your pets to sniff before bringing your new baby home so they will already be familiar with it and when they meet your babe will fall madly in love just like Stella and Ryder are ! The above photo was taken by the awesome photographer Lisa Boyle of funky fresh kids

Dr schulze products for fertility

I have been using Dr Schulze products for years . I especially love their super foods and use it daily in my smoothies. I recently ran out and went down to his warehouse to get some more, when I got to talking to one of the girls that work there …. 

 

We starting talking about fertility and how Dr Schulze suggests doing this ….  Wanted to share with you all !!

 

For you – 

1.Start with the 5 Day Bowl Detox 

2. Put good stuff in –  2 doses a day of Superfood Plus morning and afternoon ( you can have a Superfood Bar instead )

3. For first month only drink Female SHOT 2-3 per week ( to really get your hormones going ) and 2 droppersful of Female Tonic – 3x daily everyday for three months.

For your partner – 

1.Start with the 5 Day Bowl Detox

2. 2X Doses a day of Superfood Plus morning and afternoon ( can have a Superfood Bar instead )

3. Drink first month only 2-3 Male Shots per week and take 2 droppersful of Male Formula and Super Ginseng -3X daily for three months for powerful and numerous “good swimmers ” 

For more on Dr Schulze and his amazing products go to : http://www.herbdoc.com 

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21 tips to prepare your body for pregnancy – mindbodygreen.com

21 tips to prepare your body for pregnancy – mindbodygreen.com

CHCECK OUT MY LATEST ARTICLE ON MY FAVORITE WEBSITE IN THE WORLD – http://www.mindbodygreen.com

Here are a few of my top tips for getting yourself ready for pregnancy … Happy baby making xoxoxox 🙂  Lori b

This AMAZING photo was taken by this awesome photographer in Maui her name is Cadencia and her website is http://www.cadenciaphotography.com .. check her out ! LOVE her work and vibe !

 

 

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Mrs Patel’s nursing bars – My new Golden find for all you new mamas

Mrs Patel’s nursing bars – My new Golden find for all you new mamas

 

 

Ok soooo you all know how much I love my golden finds … well here is my latest !! Thank you Stefani Newman for telling me about this amazing company Mrs Patels !!! Nothing is more stressful then not having enough of a milk supply to breastfeed your baby !! Well these Indian treats  for nursing moms can definitely help a girl out !!  Based on the tenets of Ayurveda (an ancient Indian medicine system) they help increase milk production and boost postpartum healing.

They offer a few TOTALLY AWESOME  products: Fenugreek Bars ( my fav ) , Munch Crunch and Milk Water Tea, which have been inspired from recipes that have been passed down from mother to mother for generations within the Patel family. All the ingredients are YUMMY and all-natural.

Their products are ideal for mothers who have recently given birth, those experiencing difficulties with their milk supply and those pumping mothers who want to maintain their supply and keep breastfeeding.

They are currently stocked at several select stores, order from their website  and ship across the country. click on above link for their website and more info on where to buy … http://www.mrsmilk.com

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Free meditation for moms to help replenish and connect with your child – By Ann O’Brien

I was hanging with my dear friend Ann yesterday and she played this AMAZING meditation for me that I just had to share with all you new moms and moms to be !!! Ann is one of my teachers , she helped me in developing my intuition and with reading energy . Ann is an intuitive healer , teacher and founder of  intuitiveMom.com  .Ann empowers clients worldwide to awaken their intuition, attract love and become conscious and happy parents.

Click here for your free meditation – www.IntuitiveMom.com:
http://www.floweringsol.com/events-programs/intuitive-mom/

 

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Climbing stairs in Labor #labortip

Labor tip : Try Climbing a few stairs to help your baby descend and speed up your labor .Climbing stairs works with gravity and helps get baby rotated into a good position for birth . It also opens the pelvis and  helps with mobility .

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Eggplant parmesan to induce labor – Recipe people swear by

I am doing research today on all things labor and I found this recipe on ABC news about this labor inducing eggplant parmesan recipe that claims when pregnant women eat it they go into labor with in 48 hours … Worth a try !! Worse thing that can happen you have a super yummy meal 😉

“Nearly 300 baby pictures decorate Scalini’s old-fashioned Italian restaurant in Cobb County, Ga.
All of the babies pictured on the Italian restaurant wall were born after their mothers ate the Scalini’s eggplant parmigiana. The $9.95 plate of breaded eggplant smothered in cheese and thick marinara sauce is “guaranteed” to induce labor, the restaurant claims.
The eggplant legend began not long after the restaurant opened 23 years ago .
To date, more than 300 of the pregnant women customers who ordered the eggplant have given birth within 48 hours, and the restaurant dubs them the “eggplant babies.” – Good morning America

Eggplant labor inducing parmasen
Ingredients
3 medium sized eggplants
1 cup flour
6 eggs, beaten
4 cups fine Italian bread crumbs (seasoned)
Olive oil, for sautéing
8 cups marinara sauce (recipe below)
1/2 cup Romano cheese (grated)
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
1 1/2 pounds mozzarella cheese (shredded)
2 cups ricotta cheese
Scalini’s Marinara Sauce
2 Tablespoons garlic, chopped
3 Tablespoons olive oil
8 cups tomatoes (fresh or canned), chopped
1 cup onions, chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/8 cup fresh sweet basil, chopped
Pinch thyme
Pinch rosemary
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Directions
After you wash the eggplant, slice them into 1/4 inch thick slices. You may choose to peel the eggplant before you slice it. However, you may want to leave the skin on since it contains a lot of vitamins.
Place the eggplant slices on a layer of paper towels and sprinkle with a little salt, then cover with another layer of paper towels and hold it down with something heavy to drain the excess moisture. Let them sit for about an hour.
Working with one slice of eggplant at a time, dust with flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat well with breadcrumbs. Sauté in preheated olive oil on both sides until golden brown.
In baking dish, alternate layers of marinara sauce, eggplant slices, ricotta, parmesan and Romano cheeses, until you fill the baking dish, about 1/8 inch from the top. Cover with shredded mozzarella cheese, and bake for 25 minutes in a 375 degree oven. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Scalini’s Marinara Sauce
Lightly sauté the onions in olive oil in large pot for a few minutes.
Add garlic and sauté another minute. Add tomatoes and bring sauce to a boil, then turn heat low. Add remaining ingredients, stir, cover and let simmer for one hour, stirring occasionally.
Recipe courtesy of John Bogino, Scalini’s Italian Restaurant, Smyrna, Ga. (scalinis.com)

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Beaming out love -Teaching your kids to use their love gun

Today got to hang with my little buddy Lucas and his amazing mama … I was there when this awesome little dude was born 6 years ago . Ever since then we have all stayed in touch. I have even taught him some yoga here and there while I planted little seeds of spirituality and consciousness in him . We did a session about a year or so ago that I posted – https://rootedforlife.wordpress.com/tag/yoga-for-kids/

Anyway he remembered what we did and asked to do more yoga with me .. How could I resist ????

Todays theme was beaming out love -After doing a few yoga poses together ….

I had him first think of all things and people he loves and the way that this love makes him feel . Next I had him breathe this feeling deep into his heart.

 

I then had him think of someone who he wanted to send his love to or that needed it the most . I had him envision a beam of light like a laser of love shooting out from his heart right into the person he was thinking about . I told him this was a secret weapon that Could fire out at anytime and anywhere . 

 

Well he started shooting it everywhere .. to his mom , his dad , grandfather , his dog , a VERY VERY long list of friends and then we got to a person who he said wasn’t very nice to him . He asked me what to do about him ….  ( the same person came up again in the last blog I wrote when we did yoga last ) I said , ” the meanest people need love the most so beam your love from your heart to him like you are shooting him with a “love gun ”

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