Welcoming a newborn into the world is a miraculous journey, filled with joy, wonder, and boundless love. However, amidst the whirlwind of caring for a new baby, it's easy for new mothers to overlook their own nutritional needs. Yet, postpartum nutrition is paramount for recovery, energy levels, and overall well-being. Let's explore why nutrition is crucial in postpartum care, along with some quick tips to help new mothers stay well-nourished during this transformative time.

Bringing a new life into the world is an incredibly beautiful experience, but it's also a time of big changes and adjustment for new parents. As the initial excitement of childbirth fades, the reality of postpartum recovery sets in, bringing with it physical, emotional, and practical challenges. In navigating this, one of the most invaluable resources a new parent can have is a supportive community.

Welcoming a new life into the world is undeniably one of the most transformative experiences a person can undergo. However, amidst the joy and wonder of childbirth, it's crucial to acknowledge that it can also bring about significant changes, both physically and emotionally, for new parents. While there is much focus on the physical recovery after childbirth, the mental health aspect, particularly postpartum mental health, often takes a back seat. At Holistic Physiotherapy and Wellness, we believe in taking a comprehensive approach to postpartum care, addressing both the physical and mental well-being of new parents.

Welcoming a new life into the world is a miraculous experience, but it also marks the beginning of a profound journey of physical and emotional transformation for new mothers. As the initial excitement of childbirth settles, the focus shifts to postpartum recovery—a period where movement and exercise play a pivotal role in restoring strength, mobility, and overall well-being.

Discover the importance of paediatric physiotherapy for head shape changes in infants. Our latest blog at Holistic Physio Wellness explains causes, treatments, and prevention strategies for a healthy baby's development. Learn how physiotherapy can help correct and manage head shape irregularities safely and effectively. Read on for professional insights!

Discover the benefits of paediatric physiotherapy for children with autism. Learn how tailored approaches can support developmental growth and improve life quality.

If you don’t acknowledge and express your response to an experience, including your emotions, it can be stored in your body and your nervous system. So many of us hold things in unconsciously even if it affects us negatively. Explore the common places where we hold stress in our bodies.

We’ve been focused this month on how certain things slow down in winter and ways in which we can use that for restorative purposes. But at the height of the holiday season, in the midst of cooking, cleaning, and shopping, you may feel an even greater need for rest and recovery than usual.

Rest can be defined as a state of relaxation - mental, physical, and emotional - that allows us to restore our energy levels and recover from the stressors of our daily lives. It is essential that we meet this need. We can do that with 7 - yes, 7 - different types of rest!

Other things that help you relax will also help you extend your rest and digest stage. Reading a book if you love to read. Taking a bath with your favourite scented bubbles, if that’s your thing. Playing a musical instrument. Painting. You get the idea. If you’re feeling like you’re under constant stress, try to build some time into your day for the things that help you relax - it does more good for your health than you can imagine.

There are many different kinds of rest your brain and body need to feel whole and function at their best. As the darker days and cooler temps set in, remember that this time of year - which so many of us dread - presents an excellent opportunity to build a little more rest into our routines.

If it seems like you know more women than men who are impacted by autoimmune diseases, you’re not imagining it. Current statistics estimate that women account for a whopping 78% of the roughly two million Canadians who suffer from autoimmune diseases.

You have a digestive system. You have a reproductive system. You might visit a gastroenterologist when you experience abdominal discomfort. You probably visit a gynecologist for reproductive concerns. But the truth is that these two distinct systems are not unrelated.

We talk a lot about the sympathetic nervous system that activates your flight or flight stress response. We help you tap into the “rest and digest” mode which is operated by the more mellow parasympathetic nervous system. But wait, there’s more!