Baby Making Time! Detoxing for Conception

Jan 15, 13 Baby Making Time!  Detoxing for Conception

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Spring, Fall, New Years, there is a detox for all seasons, but one of the best times to do a detox is before trying to conceive .  A detoxification program helps to rid the body of any toxins from the environment, foods or general bad habits that people may have.  It’s not only good for mom but for baby-to-be too. When my husband and I were ready to start trying for our son, I went ahead and charted my cycle for several months to make sure I was ovulating “normally”.  I did all my blood work and had an Electro-Dermal test performed for my hormones.  Sounds a little “eager beaver” since I had no indication of having any problems conceiving and had a normal cycle. But, I had listened to person after person discuss with me their issues conceiving, and at my age of 32,  I did not want to wait a year to find out if anything was wrong.  So I stopped drinking alcohol months before, did a mild cleanse, and started trying to get my hormonal cycle in line with the lunar cycle. I also upped my cardio workouts and cleaned up my diet where I felt it needed improving.  The next month our son was conceived.  Although I do not know if all that was totally necessary for me to do to get pregnant and have a healthy full term pregnancy, I’m sure it helped. There are cases of seemly healthy women and men sometimes having issues conceiving.  Even their doctor cannot find anything medically wrong with them.  Sometimes it can be as “simple” as cleaning up your diet, environment and lifestyle, along with a good cleanse.  Don’t forget to take your husband (male partner) a long for the ride, as their sperm needs to be in tiptop shape as well. There are some general tips to help gear-up your baby making bodies but the most important one is to never forget why you are having a baby and why you want...

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Appreciating Health – Holistic Nutritionist Kimberly Ignas

Jan 14, 13 Appreciating Health – Holistic Nutritionist Kimberly Ignas

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Kimberly Ignas, CNP, NNCP is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and owner of Appreciating Health.  Kimberly has taken an interesting journey to get to the place she is at now of which she truly believes that helping others discover their true health potential is her intended path.  Upon a person’s initial assessment, Kimberly studies the whole person which includes the foods a client consumes, the people they love, their lifestyle choices and even the shampoo they use.  Holistic Nutrition is all about the mind, body and spiritual connection.  The goal is to unify the physical, nutritional, environmental, spiritual and emotional components of one’s life. Kimberly has developed 3 programs that she believes will cover anyone seeking her services; Sugar & Spice and Everything Baby Plan Simply Sweet Custom Plan True Health Potential Program  Kimberly understands that clients are unique and for that reason, the above programs are a framework around which she build a customized plan.  No two are alike, as we are all different.  Clients can contact her with their ideas and challenges and together they can discuss how they can achieve their health goals. Consultations on a hourly basis are also available. Kimberly currently operates her business from home in Bowmanville, but is willing to meet clients however is most convenient.  That may be at a coffee shop, in the cyber world via Skype, or even simply by telephone.  Along with nutritional consultations, Kimberly also has a number of superfoods and supplements that she recommends, available for clients to purchase.  On top of that she is also selling products she personally loves and enjoys so stay tuned, new and exciting things are happening in this Holistic Mother’s world that she doesn’t want you to miss out on. For more information about Appreciating Health, please visit Kimberly’s website or check up on her blog: Visit Her Website You can also follow her on her Facebook page: Follow Her on Facebook!  ...

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