Stay Healthy, Recover Faster: Pre and Postnatal Support with Yum Mum Fitness
Petra Horvatic is a mama on the move – and she wants to help get you moving too. A pre and postnatal fitness specialist,…
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Are we Restricting Our Baby’s Movement and Putting The Brakes On Brain Development?
By Dr Suzy McCleary Today, modern parents are surrounded by a world of devices and technology designed to make our lives easier. Babies can…
Meditation in Motherhood: One Teacher’s Calling is Helping Kiwi Mums Find their Calm
As we know, becoming a parent is life changing and can be one of the hardest adjustments especially with living on minimal sleep with…
My Journey of Awareness and Healing
By Marie Freeman I’m a natural parent living a natural life here at Waihi Beach. A naturist, wholistic energy worker, intuitive reflexologist and accredited…
7 Critical Tips to Increase Your Energy
By Nikki Veliz 1. Say no. A LOT more often. This truly is Fierce Self Care. (And there’s no spa/retreat/holiday needed to do this!)…
Innovative Technology Lifting Spirits of Starship Children
The Starship Foundation has introduced new technology which helps children and their families, who are unable to leave the hospital, enjoy some wonderful New…
Finding Yoga: The Rash That Started The Restoration
By Lisa Cheaney-Hogan It started with a rash. Well, let’s back up. It really didn’t start with a rash, the warning signs were present…
Children’s well-being goes hand in hand with their dad’s mental health
By Catherine Wade, University of Sydney and Julie Green, University of Melbourne We know from new research that children whose mothers are depressed may…
The Best Postpartum Diet for Mums
By Emily Folk Many new mums struggle a bit during the postpartum period. Labor physically taxes the body, and hormones continue to fluctuate for…
Postpartum Depression in the Age of Social Networking
By Christopher Barry It’s estimated that worldwide, some 10 to 15 per cent of new mothers suffer from postpartum depression. According to studies, having…
How To Help A Young Fussy Eater Without Putting Them Off Their Food
By Beth Bonfiglio It’s fair to say that parents love their children. It’s also reasonable to note that no matter how much love you have…
Why Does My Pregnant Body Ache?
By Lana Fort Pregnancy is such a special and exciting time but unfortunately can bring unwanted aches and pains. Most of these pains are…
The Scentsible Life: Harnessing The Healing Power and Potency of Essential Oils
Have you discovered the power of essential oils yet? Aromatherapy is a gentle, non toxic healing modality. Using essential oils helps to bring balance…
Could Osteopathy Help Your Baby Post-Birth?
The birth process – whether vaginally or via caesarean – can have a lasting effect on your tiny baby’s body that leads to other…
9 Common Mistakes Mums Struggle With When Returning To Exercise After Having A Baby
By Kirstyn Campbell There are some really common mistakes that mums make when they are returning to exercise after having a baby, and they…
Inspire Me Naturally: Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle for Mind, Body and Soul
With Christmas coming up, why not give a gift that will promote health and wellbeing? Inspire Me Naturally is a one-stop shop for products…
Hang a Star for Starship
Christmas is coming and it’s almost time to dust off the tree and get decorating. What about a new decoration to give things a…
Ease Aches and Pains Naturally and Enjoy Life with Magnesium
Do you find yourself reaching for the painkillers to deal with regular aches and pains? Are you keen to find a more natural alternative?…
The Path to Vitality For Pregnant and Postnatal Women: Create a Lifestyle Plan Unique to You
How is your relationship with food? Is it healthy and balanced? Or are you on some restrictive diet or another? Feeling healthy and full…
Our Health is a Reflection of our Habits: Do You Need a Health Coach?
We all know the importance of eating healthy foods, practicing other good health habits and of course moving our bodies – especially as parents…