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”
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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”
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”
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?”
Nuts – Are You Eating A Toxic Mold?
Nuts! A great way to improve your lipid profile and make sure you are balancing your intake of fats. Nuts are a good source of unsaturated fats (mono and poly). Increasing your intake of nuts (as per your individual nutrition needs) is a good idea IF you know how to properly handle them; which mostContinue reading “Nuts – Are You Eating A Toxic Mold?”
Physical Fitness & Strength for Office Workers
Most of us are confined to our desk jobs for long hours, five to six days a week. If we live far away from our offices, the traffic keeps us more sedentary. This makes me wonder… 1. How dangerous is sitting for prolonged hours, in regards to our health? (e.g. muscle atrophy) 2. If IContinue reading “Physical Fitness & Strength for Office Workers”
Ball Roll Feet Massage
A common tennis ball can serve as a useful tool for strengthening and rehabilitating your feet. Whether you have an injury, high arches, flat feet, bunions or calluses, tennis ball exercises for feet provide an easy, inexpensive self-maintenance tool for healthy feet. Rolling the foot with a tennis ball provides a self-controlled massage and stretchContinue reading “Ball Roll Feet Massage”
Plantar Fasciitis Pain Management
Marina Farook 