Posts Tagged ‘pregnancy wellness’
Fabulous Essential Oils for Pregnancy
Essential oils are a fantastic natural alternative during and after pregnancy. Many oils are also are the key ingredients in aromatherapy treatments and natural beauty products, because of the strength of some essential oils, I am very cautious of over-using them and I always ensure that my family and Pre and Post Natal Clients use them…
Read MoreWhat are essential oils ?
Essential oils are more than just a fragrance. They are naturally occurring, volatile aromatic compounds are found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants. They can be both beautifully and powerfully fragrant. What are essential oils ? Essential oils give plants their distinctive smells, essential oils protect plants and play…
Read MoreReduce your toxic load during pregnancy & postpartum
I was a National Marketing Manager for a major Perfume distributor and retailer. I loved my job and being surrounded by luxury products. However, during my first pregnancy I realized my body didn’t respond well to perfume. Many of my favourite perfumes increasingly made me sneeze, I had headaches when I wore them and sometimes…
Read MorePhilosophy
Bodyfabulous pregnancy and postpartum fitness is based on the Chinese philosophy of Yin and Yang. Or to put is simply – achieving balance. Yin is the “oil” that fuels the fire. In order to stay motivated you need plenty of oil and the more you have, the more Yang you can output. Yang is the…
Read MoreHealthy High Protein – Choc Mint Smoothie.
It was such a warm autumn day in Brisbane today so I made this delicious high protein smoothie for Miss 3 and I. Her favourite thing at the moment is Choc Mint ! So we just had to have a Choc Mint Smoothie. Chia Seeds in a smoothie This choc mint smoothie is really thick…
Read More4 Tips to balance your hormones during pregnancy postpartum
I am sure during and after pregnancy you (and your partner) have been fully introduced to your hormones. I know during my pregnancy and post-birth some days I would feel like a cranky 13 year old brat and other days completely euphoric, with crazy massive mood swings. Hello hormotional roller-coaster ! If you have had…
Read MorePregnancy Obesity Get the Facts !
A new study which aired on the Australian ABC News found that children and babies born to obese mothers are more likely to be hospitalised in their first years. 21 percent of pregnant mothers are obese & 38 percent continue to be unhealthily overweight 9 months after birth – in Australia. Basically, if a mother…
Read MoreSuperfood – Kale. Super Vegetable. Super Versatile.
Kale is a superfood. Yes it is a super vegetable…its not just one of these new “trendy” health fads. It is my favourite vegetable as it is SO VERSATILE you can use it in salads, smoothies, stir fries and I even add it as a “hidden veggie” in my bolognaise sauce (which is on high…
Read MorePregnant Ballet Dancer & Ice Skating Queen – Danika
I am passionate about helping all women continue to do what they love to stay active during their pregnancies. Just like me client Danika Hiew a talented ballerina and ice-skater How many weeks pregnant are you? I am 17 weeks and feeling good ! Have you exercised all your life? Yes. I trained intensely as…
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