We had an intimate conversation with an inspiring woman from the Love and Grace community. She shared her story about dealing with PCOS, giving us a real look into her ups and downs, and the strength that keeps her going. …you may not be able to get pregnant after 25. These were the words thatContinue reading “NAVIGATING THE EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER OF PCOS: ONE WOMAN’S JOURNEY”
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HAVE YOU HEARD OF PCOS?
Ever heard of PCOS? I’ll confess. I first heard of the word PCOS Post-COVID. It’s fascinating how many women live with it, unknowingly navigating its complexities for years. Perhaps you can relate or maybe you are still in the dark about it. Trust me, you are not alone. Not knowing anyone dealing with PCOS, IContinue reading “HAVE YOU HEARD OF PCOS?”
WHEN BREASTFEEDING IS NOT AN OPTION
In the rollercoaster ride called motherhood, one thing is crystal clear: your best is more than enough. As long as you pour your heart and soul into nurturing your little one, you are already wearing that “Best Mom Ever” badge proudly. Speaking of badges, science shows us that moms who are able to breastfeed theirContinue reading “WHEN BREASTFEEDING IS NOT AN OPTION”
My Bladder’s Health Postpartum
I never really paid much attention to my bladder until I had my daughter. Well, that’s not completely true. When I was about 11 years old, I once heard my friend say – “your bladder can get slacked if you don’t pee when you’ve got to pee.” Wait, so I can involuntarily pee my pantsContinue reading “My Bladder’s Health Postpartum”
Postpartum Hernia After Pregnancy
If you are a mom, you may have come across the term ‘Diastasis Recti’ (DR) at some point in your postpartum journey. It is the splitting of the abdominal wall due to increased Intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) during pregnancy. However, there is also something called ‘postpartum umbilical hernia,’ which is also caused by increased abdominal pressureContinue reading “Postpartum Hernia After Pregnancy”
Bell’s Palsy: My Story & Journey to Recovery
Sometime in June, 2018, just a few weeks after relocating back home, I woke up one morning in a different body. My daughter was only 8 months old trying to adjust to her new normal just like the rest of us. We had travelled across continents and time-zones with job changes and a new lifeContinue reading “Bell’s Palsy: My Story & Journey to Recovery”
How To Enjoy Exercising
I was never the athletic girl or runner growing up. I didn’t like exercising. It was a chore and a bore. But one thing I paid some attention to was wellness. Not necessarily what I ate or how I moved, but the serenity and calm I felt when I saw something clean. A bit weirdContinue reading “How To Enjoy Exercising”
How to Deal with Loose Skin after Baby
Every mama, at some point in her recovery journey has consciously or subconsciously wondered if the loose skin that appeared after delivery will ever go away. Well, there is no clear, cut and dry answer. Everyone’s body is different so what you notice on body will not be the same as seen on another mama.Continue reading “How to Deal with Loose Skin after Baby”
My Wellness Journey
As a wellness coach, I think it’s important to constantly remind myself and those around me, what my “why is.” In 2012, I had a health scare. If you have read my nutrition and lifestyle book, Less Is More, you will know that majority of my wellness journey story includes my husband, who IContinue reading “My Wellness Journey”
Breastfeeding & Exercise
Will my milk supply dip if I exercise? This is a question I heard repeatedly at 8 months postpartum. I didn’t get it. Why would your milk supply drop because you are exercising? It didn’t make sense. Recently, I did some research on why this belief was floating around. I wanted to get it straightContinue reading “Breastfeeding & Exercise”