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The Herbal Doula
A women who lives radiantly with love & self-acceptance is irreplaceable in the lives of those she cares for. Insta: @herbaldoula Tea ~ Womens Healing ~ Doula Services
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Friday, January 20, 2023
Chaga Mushrooms - The fungus for Total body health
Chaga supports insulin production in the pancreas, improves cell responsiveness to insulin, and has been known to boost cell-cell communication. This optimizes your immune and endocrine systems. This fungus can reduce oxidative stress so when combined with ashwagandha, you've got a great relaxing and healthy tea for winding down.
The mushroom is also known for its richness in Betulinic Acid, giving it anti-cancer / anti-tumor properties. Chaga also improves intestinal health, fighting bacteria and viruses while supporting the digestive organs.
Even with all this it still gets better..
Chaga has a large list of vitamins and minerals that are otherwise hard to get all in the same place naturally.
* Copper Selenium Zinc Manganese
Iron Magnesium Potassium Calcium
Sodium Chloride Phosphorus Amino Acids Vitamin D2
B-Complex Vitamins including Thiamine, Riboflavin, and Niacin *
Chaga mushroom is your all-arounder herb that has a benefit for every bodily system. Check your health food stores to see where you can source the best. Email The Herbal Doula for any questions you may have or for custom-made tea with Chaga in the blend. Discover how its benefits can work for you!
herbalistshenika.wgh@gmail.com
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Thursday, January 5, 2023
What to expect from your Prenatal Doula appointments.
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Prenatal appointments are the moments when a connection is officially made between the mother and the doula. Each person will ask questions to get a sense of who they are and to establish what the mother needs. There are usually 2 appointments that are 2 - 3 hours long. Some doulas like myself, have brochures and guides with information that will be handy throughout the duration of pregnancy, leading up to birth.
With my clients, I ask questions that allow me to peak into who they are for example, What a client desires for labor and birth, which family will be involved, if a caregiver has been chosen, and what fears they may have regarding pregnancy and birth. It's good to address the fears early on so that we can work through them before labor.
Understanding clients as much as possible is fundamental for doulas because it allows us to give the best support according to the mother's health needs and birth desires. It's important to know their expectations and goals. Whether you're a first-time mother or not, fears concerning pregnancy and birth stifle your ability to see the beauty and rawness of new life. Birth can be some of the best moments in your life if you work through those fears, plan, and prepare for the miracle of new life.
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To connect with a doula email:
herbalistshenika.wgh@gmail.com
Insta: @herbaldoula
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Self-love & Discipline
Discipline births achievement.
No matter how someone defines success, seldom is it ever accomplished without discipline.
A variety of strong, positive, emotional, and mental states from the most sublime virtue or good habit.
The deepest interpersonal affection to simple pleasures.
Love is grand and overwhelming with goodness.
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The practice of doing what you don't want to do
when you don't want to do it.
Pushing yourself further
when no one else is going to do it for you,
when no one else is cheering you on,
and when you feel unmotivated
Push yourself toward making your dreams a reality.
Skip the instant gratification, be patient with yourself, but most of all be kind to yourself. Do the work!
You will see just how much you love yourself
when you reflect on your self-discipline.
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Thursday, December 15, 2022
Strength & Acceptance
It takes a lot more strength than people realize to have acceptance. No matter the depth of your faith and the ability to manifest your desires, every situation will not be the way you planned prayed, or prepared for.
Acceptance means you've stopped fighting to control aspects of life that are out of your hands. You accept by acknowledging the real reality.
Ex 1: "Damn it's raining outside, I hate the rain. I wish it wasn't raining, my day would be better if it was warm and the sun was shining. why can't it be sunny today? My day is ruined, how awful this morning has been. Every bad day I have started with the rain. It is the downfall of my life.
Ex 2: " (Sigh) It's raining today. Well, I guess it's not so bad. Rain is part of life plus I'm sure the plants and trees need a drink. My day will be great because I want it to be and my day will only be ruined if I let it."
When you let go of the attachment connected to your preferred outcome you're able to properly handle the reality that's in front of you. Letting go of your preferred outcome does not mean you agree with, condone or even like what happened, it simply means you've decided to see the situation for what it really is.
Herbs for Self-Care
I start my day with tea. I find the warmth and fragrant aromas are a great addition to my morning routine. A cup of tea is also an easy way to boost your immune system, energize the cells, and awaken the bodily systems. Herbs such as rosemary, and chrysanthemum, and fungi such as Chaga mushroom are great additives to your morning, before or after coffee. Although, with how nourishing these herbs are you may feel like skipping the coffee 😏
Thursday, December 8, 2022
What Is a Doula?
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👫 👪 👩 👫 Prenatal appointments are the moments when a connection is officially made between the mother and the doula. Each person will a...
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I start my day with tea. I find the warmth and fragrant aromas are a great addition to my morning routine. A cup of tea is also an easy way...
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A doula provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to a mother before, during, and after childbirth. We aim to give ...