Self-Care – Wellness Ally

5 Ways To Protect Yourself This Holiday Season

December 8, 2021

Fertility, Health, Lifestyle, Self-Care, Stress

The holidays are bittersweet for many people, including those who are trying to conceive. This season can be a painful reminder of what hasn’t yet happened, what never was or what no longer is. While it appears that the rest of the world is celebrating and filled with joy, infertility around this time can bring a renewed sense of isolation, loneliness, longing and grief. This holiday season, I want you to know that I empathize with you and you are not alone. While no suggestion, list or insight is going to take away the pain, I want to share a few...

Pumpkin Protein Ball Recipe

November 15, 2021

Fertility, Health, Nutrition, Self-Care

Ingredients1 ½ cups regular or gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats¾ cup creamy unsweetened peanut butter¼ cup pumpkin puree2 tbsp honey2 scoops Shaklee pumpkin spice protein or your favorite protein powder1 tbsp chia seeds2 tbsp pumpkin seeds2 tbsp dark chocolate chips (mini work best)1 tsp vanilla1 tsp pumpkin pie spice Method Total Time: 10 minutes Makes: Approximately 24 balls Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl. Stir with a spoon or spatula to combine. Portion out mixture and roll into balls. *Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one...

Guide To Using Mantras And Affirmations

November 4, 2021

Fertility, Health, Lifestyle, Motivation, Self-Care, Stress

Your beliefs and thought patterns play an important role in your overall happiness and ability to achieve your full potential. These days, there are many tools available to help you manage stress such as meditation, diet and lifestyle changes, and self-care. Mantras or affirmations are another simple yet powerful tool that can be used every day, in a variety of different ways. Affirmations and mantras are very similar to each other. Affirmations are positive reminders or short statements that can be used to replace negative thoughts, motivate, encourage and relax you. They offer a powerful way to improve your mindset on...

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffin Recipe

October 10, 2021

Fertility, Health, Nutrition, Self-Care

Ingredients 1 ½ cups almond flour ½ cup Shaklee pumpkin spice protein powder or your favorite protein powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp coarsely ground sea salt 3 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1 cup pumpkin puree 3 eggs ¼ cup avocado or walnut oil ½ cup honey ½ cup dark chocolate chips Optional toppings: pumpkin seeds, nuts, chia seeds, shredded coconut MethodPrep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 22 minutes Makes: 12 standard muffinsPreheat oven to 350F.Mix all the dry ingredients in a large bowl.In a small bowl beat eggs with a fork. Stir in oil, honey and...

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7 Simple Steps to Reduce Toxins

May 24, 2021

Fertility, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Self-Care

By now, you are probably aware of the negative impact environmental toxins can have on our health and hormones, especially when trying to conceive. While it’s not realistic to completely avoid toxins, you can make a conscious effort to minimize overall exposure and toxic load. Try these 7 simple steps to get you started. 1. Read ingredient labels If there are words you can’t pronounce or need a dictionary to define, put it down! Simple ingredients and products with a short list of simple ingredients are better bets than things that have been formulated with chemicals or compounds. 2. Choose organic and choose...