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Healthy Living is where you can find more about how to live a healthy and sustainable lifestyle as well as how to better your emotional health. There are so many factors in our daily lives that all contribute to our overall health – nutrition, environment, products, stress, relationships, etc. – it is important for us to take a holistic look at how we can better our health in all we do.

Each week we will invite healthy living pros to come share tips and tricks we can all use to create a better environment for ourselves, our families and largely our world. Moms move the world: let’s make it a healthier one!

The Mommybites’ Healthy Living section is co-hosted by Lemi Shine and Mommybites. This partnership does not influence the content, topics or posts made on this blog. We always give our honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on all topics, products, and services.

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Using the Birth Ball in Labor

Among the many pain management tools one can use for labor, the birth ball is definitely a must have! The ball is extremely versatile, inexpensive and effective! Benefits of the Ball Most women instinctively start to sway or rock when seated or leaning against the ball. This movement helps create a natural rhythm which encourages open, easier breathing. Movement also encourages pelvic mobility which can help move the baby into an optimal birthing position. Also, in many of the positions... read more

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Introducing Our New Healthy Living Co-Host: Mott’s!

Just in time to get healthy for the summer, Mommybites is thrilled to announce our new co-host of our Healthy Living section – Mott's! As many of you may know, our Healthy Living section was created about a year ago and since then we have featured hundreds of articles, tips and resources on how to live a healthy and sustainable life as well as better one’s emotional health and well-being. Mott’s is also dedicated to this mission which is why we are excited to have them as our new... read more

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Getting Rid of PMS

I’m sure you’re all super busy moms, coming to this site to find ways to make your life as a mom better. Well, what better way to improve your life than to feel better all month long?  A lot of women I see in my clinics deal with PMS. They have a week or two each month where they are bloated, irritable, tired, hankering for chocolate and dealing with breakouts. Not to mention — they are also busy moms having to juggle everything else in their busy lives.  Who wants to deal with... read more

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Women, Fertility and a Healthy Pregnancy: Teleclass Re-cap

For those of you who missed this wonderful teleclass, presented by Aimee Raupp, acupuncturist, author and women’s health advocate, here is a link to the taped class. Did you know that Chinese Medicine refers to the female reproductive system as the richest place on earth? It’s the foundation for life itself, but are you caring for it correctly so that you can get pregnant when you want to? Aimee has helped facilitate hundreds of pregnancies – many to women who were told their... read more

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Carrot Quinoa Muffins

The other day before work, I picked up a quinoa muffin from Grand Central Station. It looked dry but figured I would give it a shot. It was like tasting a cotton ball. I decided to try to make my own quinoa muffins, but make them super-moist and satisfying. If you add the right ingredients, your healthy muffins can be just as sweet and delicious as many of the less nutritious muffins out there. Make sure you cook the quinoa until it’s tender because no one wants to bite into a crunchy... read more

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Get Your Kids to GO GREEN!

Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without. – New England proverb It’s never too early to start teaching your kids the importance of taking care of Mother Earth!  You can start by setting a good example by doing the basics. You know, things like recycling, composting, conserving water and never letting those candy wrappers fall to the ground. Sure, your kids will probably pick those habits up eventually, but I think we all know the key to getting kids to REALLY pay attention: MAKE... read more

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Back to Nature for Better Health

Nowadays we are constantly reminded how important good probiotics, digestive enzymes and vitamins are. No doubt consumed as part of natural products, all these are a lot more beneficial to the body than taken as supplements full of synthetic ingredients and additives. Lacto-fermented foods are real, nourishing, packed with vitamins, minerals, enzymes and beneficial bacteria much needed for a healthy digestive system, immune system support and optimal nutrition. This is one of the oldest... read more

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No More Cupcakes and Tummy Aches

No More Cupcakes & Tummy Aches is a wonderful book to help explain to a child what Celiac Disease is as well as the challenges that might accompany it. This book is well written and clearly describes the symptoms and emotions of having Celiac Disease. It also discusses the process of visiting the pediatrician and preparing your child for what might occur at the doctor's office, such as getting your blood taken, shots, etc. As a parent, it gives me time to explain to my child what she... read more

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