Burnout Prevention Tips for the Holiday Season
One of our clients shared, “I didn’t realize how much tension I was holding until I had my massage at Robin’s Nest. I left feeling lighter and ready to take on the holidays.”
One of our clients shared, “I didn’t realize how much tension I was holding until I had my massage at Robin’s Nest. I left feeling lighter and ready to take on the holidays.”
Postpartum Recovery: Supporting Your Body Through Winter The postpartum period is a time of transformation, filled with joy and adjustment. Add in winter’s shorter days and colder temperatures, and it’s easy for new moms to feel overwhelmed. At Robin’s Nest Family Care, we believe postpartum recovery is about more than Read more
Citrus Water with Ghee This healthy and nourishing drink can help boost your immune system and also help with your skin. Health benefits of Ghee with Lemon or Lime: A daily immune boosting practice; drink lemon or lime with 1tsp of ghee first thing in the morning—suggested serving: 1/4 to Read more
Your Practitioner’s favourite tips: What is one tried and true tip that you recommend for what to do when you have the flu or cold season? Irena – Rest – take a day off and relax Janine – Raw honey for sore throat or cough Gloria – Go to bed Read more
Fever 101 By: Dr. Janine Buisman Wilcox, ND With shortages on Advil/Tylenol right now, and back-to-school illnesses on the rise, let’s talk about fevers! It can be scary when your child gets a fever, and myths about fevers are rampant among both parents and doctors. Let’s go through some facts! Read more
Lentil Salad By: Robin Young, Osteopathic Manual Practitioner This healthy Lentil Salad is made with green lentils, protein packed black beans, crunchy red bell pepper, green onion, spices, and sweet dried currants. It’s packed with flavor and a favorite for lunch or dinner. Ingredients For the salad: 19 oz can Read more
Robin’s advice for back-to-school season: To prepare for the upcoming school year, parents should remind their children to breathe through their noses. This will open their lungs and allow for more oxygen. Second, encourage your child to chew their food thoroughly. Your stomach does not have teeth, so it is Read more
We know that routines are key for creating and sticking to new health habits! Back to school/fall is very different for every family and person, but it’s a great time to look at those routines. Here are a few things that help many of my patients both with children or Read more
f you’re a menstruating person, you can’t expect to feel the same every day, and hormones impact your mood! By: Dr. Janine Buisman Wilcox, ND It’s normal to feel more things and be less motivated premenstrually, and it’s normal to feel an increase in libido around ovulation; it’s normal to need Read more
Intimacy: Choreplay and Date Nights By: Ashley Mariani, MSW. RSW. We’ve all heard how important it is to maintain “date nights” once you become parents. The mental load of parenthood can cause couples to feel exhausted, disconnected, and sometimes resent one another. Article after article, and person after person tells Read more