by kathleenmurphy | May 2, 2014 | Nutrition, Women's Health
Put your hand up if you have (or have previously had) low iron *raises hand* It’s incredibly common, particularly among undernourished children, young women, the elderly and during pregnancy. But, in fact, just about anyone can develop a deficiency. Signs...
by kathleenmurphy | Apr 4, 2014 | Digestive health, Pregnancy Support, Recipe
For those of you that experience regular bouts of indigestion or heartburn, I have an excellent and dead-easy home remedy for you: slippery elm lozenges. Earlier in the week I posted about pregnancy heartburn, what causes it, how common it is and my top tips...
by kathleenmurphy | Apr 2, 2014 | Pregnancy Support
Swollen legs and feet are an uncomfortable and common pregnancy symptom. Have you experienced unfortunate ‘fat’ feet? I certainly have, as have many of my patients. There are a number of simple measures you can take, however, that will make a world of...
by kathleenmurphy | Mar 31, 2014 | Digestive health, Pregnancy Support
Heartburn (indigestion / acid reflux / dyspepsia) affects a significant number of the population, even more so during pregnancy. Symptoms usually emerge during the second and third trimesters, but can occur at any stage. Oh, the joys! Heartburn in pregnancy can be...
by kathleenmurphy | Mar 15, 2014 | Pregnancy Support, Tales from my life
So, now that I’ve crossed over into my third trimester, I thought it would be a good time to review the second. In particular, how I managed my health naturopathically. I’d love to hear about your second trimester experiences too. __________ Happily, most...