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Slowing Down in a World That’s Always in a Hurry.
Slowing Down in a World That’s Always Rushing: Discover the transformative power of embracing stillness and presence in a fast-paced world. In this heartfelt piece, Nourished Matrescence Founder Elisa Henry Morton reflects on the art of slowing down, reconnecting with yourself, and finding fulfilment amidst life’s chaos. Perfect for those seeking balance, alignment, and inspiration for a more intentional life.
12 Layers: A Holistic Approach to Healing
Explore the profound concept of the 12 layers of the body—a holistic framework encompassing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual dimensions. Discover how these layers intricately shape our experiences and learn how to harness their insights for personal healing and spiritual growth.
Top Tips to Optimise Your Fertility Naturally
You can optimise your fertility and overall health by prioritizing a balanced diet, adequate sleep, supportive movement, stress management, and minimizing exposure to environmental toxins.
How to Make the Perfect Matcha
How to make the perfect cup of ceremonial grade matcha to preserve flavor, retain nutrients, and prevent bitterness, resulting in a fragrant, creamy brew that honors this time-honored tradition.
Taurean Stillness: A Mother's Guide
Amid chaos this lunar eclipse explore how motherhood transforms into a celebration of simplicity, profound connections, and tranquil moments amid life's chaos.
The Complex Journey of Pregnancy Loss
In the midst of heartwarming conversations about conception, pregnancy, and birthing, I found myself reflecting on my journey. My fifth pregnancy was marked by fear and protection, unlike the carefree bliss of my first. While my daughter's birth was a triumph, it didn't erase the years of infertility and loss that shaped my path.
Navigating the First Forty Days
The first forty days is an almost six-week period - a time of physical, psychological, physiological, social, and spiritual change. Here are forty things that I learned in my first forty days as a new mother.
My Favorite Prenatal Vitamin
Vitamins are a great way to fill in any nutrient gaps that may be missing from your regular diet, and they’re especially important when pregnant or trying to conceive. I have been taking prenatal vitamins for the past four years and during this time have tried and tested many brands. Here’s my favorite brand and why it tops the list.
Resources for Preconception to Postpartum
This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the millions of resources available to aspiring, expecting, and new parents - and ones that I’ve found especially helpful in my own fertility, conception, and pregnancy journey.
Nourishment in the Fourth Trimester
The first forty days is an almost six-week period, a critical time for rest and recovery, and for a new mother to bond with her newborn baby. Of utmost importance during this time is proper nutrition and nourishment — not just for baby, but for mama and the entire family.
My Pregnancy-Safe Beauty Must-Haves
If you have been following me for some time you’ll know that I am a HUGE advocate of self-care (in all its forms!!), especially during pregnancy. So, I am so excited to share with you my pregnancy-safe beauty must-haves that kept my skin soft, smooth, and glowing during my pregnancy.
Pregnancy After Loss: What no one tells you
Pregnancy after loss brings with it a multitude of emotions — many of which won’t surface until the moment you find out you’re pregnant. These are ten things that nobody tells you about pregnancy after recurrent pregnancy loss.
Navigating Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
After a long journey of navigating my own recurrent pregnancy loss, I’m grateful to finally have answers, to be surrounded by a supportive team that provided knowledge, reassurance, and emotional support, and to know that there was still hope for having a baby.
8 Tips for Restoring Hair Health & Vitality
Did you know that hormonal changes, medical conditions, medications, diet, and stress all play a major role in the health and vitality of your hair? I am finally beginning to see a return to my hair’s former health and vitality — and these are the hair-repair tips, tools, and techniques that helped me get there.
Our Fertility Journey
Through my own experience with recurrent pregnancy loss, I have first-hand experienced what it means to have a supportive, compassionate and knowledgeable team by my side. And trust me when I say it takes a village.
How to Improve Egg Quality for IVF
I see many women at all stages of their fertility journey and one of the most common questions I get asked is “How can I improve my egg quality for IVF?” Here are my top ten tips for improving your egg quality for IVF.
Ten Basic Self-Care Principles
Each of these ten basic self-care practices is designed to help you prioritize yourself, and to encourage you to take notice of how you feel when you set aside time to do something just for you.
The Benefits of Dry-Brushing
Dry brushing is an amazing self-care tool for promoting detoxification! It has a multitude of internal and external benefits for your body. See how you can easily incorporate this incredible practice into your daily routine!
An A to Z of Health and Wellness
With so many buzzwords making their way through the wellness world it’s hard to distinguish your kombucha from your kefir, let alone know what is fact from fiction. In this blog, I help you to break down some of the wellness vocab!