When should you get a pregnancy massage?
When you’re pregnant, there can be quite a lot of aches and pains or let's just say, changes in the body that goes along with the joy of...
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Ramblings, musings, helpful tidbits and other focused memos, made to revel in with your morning latte, on your commute to Uni, or with something red in hand. If there’s something you’d love to see covered here, let us know. We want this to be a vault of very handy information and a glorious extension of your vis-a-vis Meraki experience. Get ready to take a few (hundred) screenshots, gal.
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Dec 9, 20213 min read
IBS + Endo - What's the connection?
To start off, let’s all get in step with the lingo: IBS is for Irritable Bowel Syndrome and ENDO is for Endometriosis. Cool? Now, if IBS...
Dec 2, 20215 min read
The scoop on poop: what your poop is telling you...
It’s no secret that we all poop, some of us more often than others but the bottom line is that pooping is a common experience of all...
Nov 25, 20213 min read
What's the difference between PMDD and PMS?
PMDD and PMS are fancy medical terms used to describe the varying amount of pain and discomfort that women experience with menstruation....
Nov 18, 20214 min read
Cracking the code on wrinkles - a Chinese medicine perspective
Ever wondered why the human face wrinkles in the way that it does? Why do the wrinkles develop in the exact spots they do? is it by...
Nov 12, 20213 min read
Chinese Medicine Lingo
Nǐ hǎo ladies and gents! Today’s blog will be in Chinese, are you ready? Ok, just kidding….. If you are a reader of our blog, I know you...
Sep 21, 20213 min read
Hyperthyroid or Hypothyroid: What's the difference?
The thyroid, believe it or not, was discovered centuries ago, back in the 1500s to be precise. It was named after the shield used in...
Sep 14, 20214 min read
Folic Acid Demystified: Folic Acid, Folinic Acid & 5-MTHF
Mammas and soon-to-be mammas, I am sure you have heard ALOT about the importance of folic acid supplementation not only early in your pregna
Sep 7, 20215 min read
The scoop on HIIT workouts - Yay or Nay?
With our fast-paced 21st century lifestyles, you've just gotta love HIIT. Who wouldn't love a 7 minute workout that is said to be as effecti
Aug 31, 20214 min read
Stress and its impact on your uterus
The uterus/womb is a misunderstood yet overwhelming glorious organ. It is here, the wonder of new life begins. It is the quintessence of a w
Aug 24, 20215 min read
Your Gut: The quintessential health hub
Leaky gut, gut dysbiosis, gut microbiome, gut-brain axis….There's a big bunch of gut-related words that have gotten very popular in the last
Aug 17, 20216 min read
Getting Prepared: Secrets to boosting your success rate.
For some of us lovelies, IVF may be the only remaining option towards achieving a successful pregnancy
Aug 12, 20215 min read
MENO-WHAT-PAUSE?
Menopause, sometimes called ‘the change of life’ and other times the climacteric is, without doubt, a dramatic life event.
Aug 11, 20211 min read
The green smoothie that actually tastes good!
The green smoothie that actually tastes good and is nourishing for your bod.
Aug 5, 20214 min read
Jul 19, 20215 min read
Understanding Chinese Medicine: The 5 Elements + 5 Vital Organs.
Howdy! Welcome to Chinese medicine, a rich medical system that has existed for over 2200 years! Some of the earliest writings were...
Jul 12, 20214 min read
It takes two to tango - Why Infertility isn't just a women's problem.
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Jul 5, 20215 min read
Adenomyosis Explained
Adenomyosis: another big name for another not-so-fancy condition.
Jun 28, 20214 min read
Eating for your Fertility - 7 Foods that feed your femme power.
Fertility and food is a tricky topic simply because fertility is so multi-faceted there is no single diet that can lead to perfect...
Jun 21, 20216 min read
Managing your Fertility Naturally
Managing your fertility naturally is most about YOU - it's about looking and listening to what your body is telling you each day.
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