Category: Health & Nutrition
Why Menstrual Cups Are Better Than Anything Else I’ve Tried
Menstrual cups are a popular alternative to traditional menstrual products such as pads and tampons. I was reserved about them but finally decided to give it a go last September, as part of my general attempt to do my part for the environment. Menstrual cups can generally last up to 10 years and are biodegradable, […]
Baby’s First Cold and The Importance of Staying Calm
My little one had his first cold a couple of days ago, at a tender age of 7.5 months. And to be honest, I am super proud of myself for the way I handled it. My husband and mom were urging me to take him to the doctor right away. With a fever of 38.5C, […]
5 Perfect 15-30min Recipes to Lose Mommy Weight [Post-Breastfeeding]
Ever since I gave birth, I tried to eat healthy and stay healthy. However, while I was still breastfeeding, I didn’t want to get on a specific diet regime. My milk supply was already lowered and I wasn’t going to risk lowering it further by not getting enough protein into my diet. At that point, […]
Breastfeeding Diet to Help You Lose Mommy Weight [Fast & Safe]
If I’m being honest, I gained more weight than I intended to during my pregnancy. Despite having a great second trimester diet, I ended up being on bed rest and barely moving, and that contributed to my sudden weight gain. Having 30 extra pounds to burn and a needy newborn is not an ideal situation. […]
How to Take Care of Yourself as a Woman [10 Simple Ways]
Regardless of who you are, you need to take care of yourself. And that doesn’t only mean having me-days filled with bubble baths, face masks (and not the Covid kind), and mimosas. If anything, it means putting in some effort into your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. And if you’re a woman, taking care of […]
Therapy + Mindfulness-Based Anxiety Exercises to Help You Cope
I poured my heart and soul into creating this neat guide for everyone battling anxiety. I used years of my Psychology+Psychotherapy education and my love for all things mindfulness to provide different anxiety exercise options for you. I hope they provide some anxiety relief to you – if you feel like you need more than […]
What Not to Eat & Drink When Pregnant [Ultimate List]
Upon first finding out I’m pregnant, I started Googling “what not to eat when pregnant” almost immediately. However, I rarely found definitive lists. What’s more, they were so filled with explanations that getting to all the entries was slow and difficult. That’s why I decided to create this ultimate guide for you all. It contains […]
How do You Throw a Simple Baby Shower? [Recipes + Decorations]
Last Friday, I threw my very own, very first baby shower! Yes, despite the unspoken rule being that friends usually throw one for the mom-to-be of the clique, I decided to throw one myself. For one, due to my bed rest situation, I knew I’d have to have it at home. The pandemic didn’t help […]
My Second Trimester Diet [How I Gained Just 13lbs In the First 6 Months]
Table of Contents: When you’re carrying a new life inside you, your weight may not be the most important thing to you. Some don’t care how much they gain, but if you do, it doesn’t make you shallow. Personally, I’m used to having a nice figure, and I love my bump, especially in nice, form-fitting […]
How to Deal With Pregnancy Anxiety
I am now 23+ weeks pregnant, and since day 1, I’ve been extremely anxious about it all. It grew to the point where I would get actual pregnancy anxiety attacks. It started with “what if I’m not really pregnant?”, moved into “what if these pains mean ectopic pregnancy” and “what if the heart isn’t beating”, […]