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Rooted in Wellness is a blog for expecting and new parents with honest answers, advice, stories, and articles around growing your family.

Top 3 Tips on How New Parents can Incorporate Mindfulness Meditation Into Their Day

Navigating the whirlwind of new parenthood can be both beautiful and overwhelming. In this blog, we'll explore three practical tips to help new parents integrate mindfulness meditation into their daily routines, fostering greater peace and connection amidst the chaos.

Nurturing Little Ones: A Guide to Infant Feeding in Ottawa

Welcoming a new baby into the family brings immense joy and a flurry of new responsibilities. One of the most vital aspects of caring for your newborn is ensuring they receive proper nutrition. In this blog, we'll explore the essentials of infant feeding, offering insights and tips to support parents on this rewarding journey.

Fire Cupping: A Hot Trend in Wellness

Explore the ancient healing art of fire cupping! This traditional Chinese therapy promotes relaxation, relieves muscle tension, and boosts overall well-being. Learn more about its benefits and what to expect during a session.

Nurturing Cervical Health: A Guide to Screening and Support

By understanding screening guidelines, addressing discomfort with the help of a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist, and fostering open communication, we can all contribute to a community that prioritizes and supports cervical well-being. Remember, your health matters, and screening is a vital step towards nurturing a healthier, happier you.

Beyond the Birth: Nurturing New Beginnings with In-Home Support

Becoming a parent is a profound and life changing journey. The arrival of your baby (or babies, if you have more than one) is a moment filled with awe, as you welcome this tiny human into the world. Yet, the postpartum adjustment period, often referred to as "the fourth trimester," can be both intimidating and anxiety-inducing. Having the right support could help you actually enjoy the early weeks of your baby's life rather than being filled with anxiety and self doubt. Often, just a visit or two is all that families need to feel reassured and supported as they care for their baby.

Breaking the Block: Nurturing Wellness with Ultrasound Therapy for Blocked Milk Ducts

Breast and chest feeding parents often face challenges, including the discomfort of blocked milk ducts. Ultrasound therapy emerges as a promising solution to alleviate these symptoms, playing a crucial role in timely intervention to prevent inflammatory conditions like mastitis or breast abscesses. The strategic use of ultrasound not only relieves immediate distress but also fortifies the resilience of the breastfeeding experience.

What is the Difference between Reflexology and Massage?

Let’s clear things up right from the start—Reflexology is not a form of massage. Despite Reflexology gaining more recognition, confusion still exists about the distinctions between Reflexology and Massage. While neither therapy claims to be a cure, both employ hands-on techniques to improve the well-being of the client. These two therapies, however, differ significantly, each possessing its own strengths and delivering positive outcomes in unique ways.

Exploring the Power of Play Therapy: A Guide for Families

Play therapy can be beneficial to everyone, regardless of the circumstance, but it can be especially helpful for children who are struggling to express how they feel or who may be grappling with their social skills. Children look forward to engaging in play and, consequently, look forward to sessions with their counsellor!

Discover the Benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine Techniques: From Fire Cupping to Acu-Magnet Therapy

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an ancient form of medicine that has been used for thousands of years to promote health and wellbeing. It involves a range of practices, including herbal medicine, and dietary therapy, as well as manual therapies such as fire cupping, scraping, moxa, tuina, acupressure, ear seeds, acu-magnet therapy and acupuncture needling.

Untangling the Mystery of Tongue Ties: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

A tongue tie can manifest in different degrees of severity, ranging from mild restrictions to more significant impairments. Infants with tongue ties may experience difficulties with breastfeeding, as the limited range of tongue movement can hinder their ability to latch properly. It can also contribute to symptoms of reflux. If you are experiencing pain with breastfeeding or your baby is having trouble latching or getting enough breastmilk, this is a sign that something is not working properly.

The Benefits of a Whole Family Approach to Naturopathic Care During the School Year

As the school year is in full swing, it is important to prioritize holistic health and well-being for the entire family. The transition back to school can be challenging, and considering the support of a naturopath with a whole family approach remains invaluable throughout the academic year. Naturopathic medicine focuses on treating the root causes of health issues, using natural therapies and lifestyle changes to promote overall well-being.

Exploring the Benefits of Hot Stone Massage Therapy at Rooted Family Wellness Centre in Kanata, Ottawa

Hot Stone Massage Therapy is a sophisticated and time-tested therapeutic technique that harmonizes the soothing qualities of heated stones with the art of massage. This practice has evolved over the years to become a powerful means of promoting relaxation, relieving stress, and enriching overall well-being.

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