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23.01.2022 Sneaky sneak peek of some new recipes coming to Happy Healthy You! @hhyhappyhealthyyou If you know me, you know that I’m a huge foodie. I love food, and I love encouraging others to eat well! What a jam-packed start to an exciting project, collaborating with brilliant women to create delicious, vibrant food

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21.01.2022 DMER WHAAAT? A unique phenomenon, DMER describes negative FEELINGS (dysphoria) which comes on BEFORE milk let down. It is a physiological reflex resulting in emotional symptoms. It is NOT a psychological response to breastfeeding. Anxiety, sadness, homesickness, depression, disgust, a feeling of impending doom. On the extreme end of the spectrum some mamas feel emotions which result in thoughts of self harm, anger and even suicidal ideation. ... Although extremely distressing, these emotions are short lived, lasting for a maximum of a couple of minutes and it dissipates when breast milk starts flowing. It can happen when babe is on the boob, whilst pumping, and with spontaneous milk letdowns. WHY and HOW does this happen? Mainly due to the interplay between two hormones involved in breastfeeding- PROLACTIN & DOPAMINE. As prolactin INCREASES to stimulate milk letdown, dopamine makes a sharp DECLINE. The dopamine drop causes the symptoms of dysphoria.... fascinating huh?! What can help? Breathing through the dysphoria Positive self talk & visualization Essential oils Comforting physical touch A diet rich in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory fats, and avoiding caffeine, refined sugar, artificial colors and flavours. Nutritional support for dopamine synthesis. My faves zinc, B3, P-5-P, Methyl B12, vitamin C, tyrosine, magnesium. Herbal support for specific neurotransmitter pathways. My faves for breastfeeding moms rhodiola & withania Supporting genetic polymorphisms, specifically COMT, the enzyme that breaks down dopamine. As well as GAD, and MAOA if the dysphoria presents as anxiety. Other herbs/nutrients which might be beneficial GABA, L-theanine, DHA, Choline, Inositol, passionflora, avena sativa Rule out postpartum thyroid issues! (DO NOT SELF PRESCRIBE. THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE) See more

20.01.2022 My joyous little treasure, Stretching me, challenging me, blooming me, but above all else, revealing to me how much my heart can love (and how much I can achieve with very little sleep ) .

20.01.2022 TELL ME...Sum up your parenting journey in a few words I would say...tough, rewarding, joyous, exhausting, often confusing. It can be lonely, overwhelmingly positive (and not so), frustrating, and even depressing. Some days are run no sleep and these are the days you literally just need to survive. ... Other days you fill with memories you love and cherish and wish you could bottle up and play on repeat. Like these happy snaps!

20.01.2022 Bao bun cheeks and lashes mama would pay for! The cutest dumpling going around. Seeing the world through blue light blockers

19.01.2022 Who’s heard this before? It’s rare but it DOES happen! Want to know why?... What’s the link between breastfeeding and fertility? If you haven’t done so yet, read my previous post about breastfeeding as a contraceptive!

13.01.2022 It’s still endometriosis awareness months. These are mine! What are yours? #endometriosis #endometriosisawareness #endometriosisawarenessmonth #periodpain #hormones #womenshealth #hormonehealth #detox #detoxification #estrogen #estrogendominance #fibroids #adenomyosis #thebalinaturopath #goldcoastnaturopath #pms #hormonalacne

12.01.2022 All I want for Christmas

12.01.2022 What else can you add to this list? Type your answer in the comments #endometriosisawareness #endometriosis #endosisters #endowarrior #endometriosisaustralia #endometriosisawarenessmonth #thebalinaturopath #goldcoastnaturopath #hormonehealth #womenshealth #estrogen #visanne #birthcontrol #mirena

10.01.2022 In my recent stories I asked Qs about PP intimacy, your answers highlighted that there is a significant difference in desire between you and your partner. Something you may have loved to do together, you don't have the desire for. You wonder, is something wrong with me? This is so common and normal! @sexthewholestory has given us some tips on how to deal with desire differences:... Talk about it. Sex can mean so much more to a person than just physical pleasure. It can mean connection, love, affirmation, security, feeling desired and wanted. It's easy to focus on sex as the ONE & ultimate way to feel loved, desired, wanted, and affirmed by our spouse. Discuss this as a couple: What does sex mean to you? Does it mean sexual pleasure and release? Does it show you that you are still wanted and desired by me? What are other ways to make you feel wanted and desired besides sex? What are different ways you can feel connected and close to me besides sex? How can we meet these needs of affirmation, validation, connection, closeness, comfort, and reassurance outside and inside the bedroom? When you are not in the mood, offer an alternative time & follow through. Reassure your partner that it's not a reflection of how you feel towards them. Put options on the table. Offer alternative things to connect with each other eg. massage, showers, cuddles, pleasing one partner. Build your sexual desire. Sexual desire is a garden to intentionally grow. If sexual thoughts about your partner are fleeting or pushed aside, be more mindful of them. Instead of moving them away, intentionally stay with them, enjoy & get curious about them. The more you think about it, the more you may want it. This is explored in @sexthewholestory ‘s book Sex Awakened. See more

09.01.2022 Generally speaking, in endometriosis, estrogen is an issue. High levels of unopposed estrogen increases our overall estrogen load and makes us more symptomatic. The medical treatment of endometriosis can involve starving the endometriosis lesions by cutting off its estrogen supply. Some medications literally put you into chemical menopause. The naturopathic approach is very different. We aim to support the body’s estrogen clearance and detoxification pathways ...to reduce our overall estrogen load. This is not just relevant if you have endometriosis, but also if you experience PMS, period pain, heavy periods, fibroids and other symptoms resulting from high unopposed estrogen. Consider supporting your body's estrogen metabolism through your diet. See more

08.01.2022 Post baby bod also post baby bod. NOT A BEFORE AND AFTER! Same bod...different pose, a couple minutes apart. I’m so over the post baby bod expectations. ... What’s with the pressure to bounce back or look a certain way after growing and birthing a human? Not to mention the sleep deprivation, healing after birth, feeding bub, household chores (oh the washing ) AND MORE.....No wonder women develop body image issues! I’m not saying not to look after yourself, or that there’s anything wrong with having post partum goals. BUT, there’s no particular way we SHOULD look or aim to look like, after having a baby. That is an individual thing. Please ladies, don’t compromise your/your baby’s wellbeing by falling for a lose-all-your-baby-weight-in-a-week program. Take your time. Do what feels right. Happiness is not a body size/shape See more

07.01.2022 Ayo ikutan event talkshow online @strongbee.co.id minggu depan! Saya & @gwenwinarno akan membicarakan HOT TOPIK ini, dari sisi pandangan naturopati dan gizi holistik!

02.01.2022 Did you know that the name for this is the Lactational Amenorrhea Method or LAM? Amenorrhea is the absence of periods. Exclusive breastfeeding prevents periods from returning after giving birth due to suppressing hormones that bring on ovulation. LAM can be up to 98%-99.5% effective (as effective as the pill!), if done correctly!... Do you meet the criteria for LAM? 1Have you had a menstrual bleed? (any bleeding, on two consecutive days, that occurs 2 months after givingbirth) 2In addition to breastfeeding, are you giving your baby food, or other fluids? 3Is your baby 6 months or older? If you answered NO to ALL the questions, then you meet the requirements for the LAM. If at any point in time, you answer YES to ANY of these questions you need to use another form of contraception. Also, LAM doesn’t protect against infections. If you want to do this, you have to do it properly. Consider the following for the first 6 months to ensure that this is as effective as possible: Baby and mom should sleep in the same room. Breastfeed on demand (day AND night) Do not pump or express milk Do not top up feeds with formula/expressed breast milk/donor milk Breastfeed to comfort your baby Do not give baby a bottle or dummy Breastfeed whilst lying down for naps and night sleeps Keep baby close to you It is possible to become pregnant while breastfeeding BEFORE you get your first period but it is RARE. This means that you conceived the first time you ovulated! (More on this soon) Did you breastfeed? How long did it take for your period to return? See more