“9 o’ clock sharp,” I reminded my then-husband the night before the surgery. “I’ll be there well before 9,” came back his tired voice. I put the phone away and shut my eyes. I tried hard to fall asleep, but anxiety got the better of me. I tossed and turned in the uncomfortable hospital bedContinue reading “From Me to We – Shaheena Chowdhury’s Birth Story”
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Back at the Gym
9 weeks post partum and I finally ventured out to the gym with Baby Mansa. It was not easy! I was feeling super guilty and a “Bad Mom”. I judged myself super hard and it was nerve wrecking. Was I being selfish to think of myself and make Baby Mansa uncomfortable? What if he startedContinue reading “Back at the Gym”
Reading to my Baby
By now these scenes have become inevitable: A group of toddlers at the restaurant table, eyes glued at screen, volume on loud, parents oblivious that others are trying to enjoy an evening out. Another: Parent pushing stroller down the street with one hand, their other holding a phone, where their attention actually goes. The toolsContinue reading “Reading to my Baby”
My Birth Story
12th June 2019 We sat in the doctor’s office. My mom was on my left side, my mother law on my right side and my husband Yousuf sat next to his mother. My doctor was wearing a green silk sari, green beaded necklace and as usual has a thick layer of eyeliner on the bottomContinue reading “My Birth Story”
Thyroid Disorder and Holistic Healing
Thyroid Disfunction Majority of thyroid dysfunction is caused by autoimmunity. Shockingly, many people with thyroid dysfunction don’t even know if their condition is autoimmune-related or not. This is because conventional doctors don’t routinely check for thyroid antibodies when testing thyroid blood levels. The important thing to know is that if you are experiencing thyroid dysfunction,Continue reading “Thyroid Disorder and Holistic Healing”
Thyroid Disfunction and Molecular Mimicry
Gluten, Leaky Gut, and Autoimmune Thyroid Disease Thanks to the pioneering work of Dr. Alessio Fasano*, we know that leaky gut is one of the primary triggers for all autoimmune disease, including autoimmune thyroid disease. As you might guess by its name, leaky gut occurs when your gut (specifically your small intestine) becomes permeable, allowingContinue reading “Thyroid Disfunction and Molecular Mimicry”
Weight Scale Number Comparison
Checking your weight can be a good thing if you understand what the numbers mean AND you are using a smart scale to truly analyse your body. These numbers can be a good guidance that helps you tailor your own transformation program. NUMBERS SHOULD NEVER BE THE ONLY GUIDANCE YOU USE! Looking inContinue reading “Weight Scale Number Comparison”
Body Composition, Fat vs Muscle
This is an important topic! Too many times women ask me, why does my weight not change? It all comes down to BODY COMPOSITION. This means what are you composed of- how much fat : muscle : bone : water etc If you are on a journey to become healthier, then shedding toxic body fatContinue reading “Body Composition, Fat vs Muscle”
How Does Body Burn Fat
Billions of fat cells exist in all body types, no matter their shape, sandwiched between the skin and muscle tissue. It’s not the amount of fat cells that dictate a person’s weight, though; it’s the size of them, which can fluctuate depending on how much fat they are storing. So how does this build upContinue reading “How Does Body Burn Fat”
What is in Your Fragrance?
How often have you looked at the ingredients label for a skin care or makeup product and was baffled by how to pronounce the crazy long names? They’re usually the names of chemicals that have been mixed together for the formula, and it’s hard to tell what exactly they’re made of straight from the ingredientsContinue reading “What is in Your Fragrance?”
