Heartburn can be one of the most annoying and painful things to go through and this has gotten progressively worse for me during pregnancy. According to the American Pregnancy Association, “heartburn occurs when the valve between the stomach and esophagus are unable to prevent stomach acid from passing back into the esophagus. During pregnancy, the hormone progesterone causes the valve to relax, which can increase the frequency of heartburn.”At one point I was trying just about anything that was aloud medication wise for heartburn relief and even cut back on acidic foods, but nothing was helping. My breaking point occurred […]
Winter Skincare Essentials
With the treacherous winter season here your skin is probably feeling the born. But do not fret, this is completely normal because our skin can be easily affected by the seasons and climate. The solution to this? Kelapo Coconut Oil. Coconut oil has amazing benefits for our skin, especially during the winter when the cold air tightens our skin’s pores and do not completely allow our body’s naturally occurring oils to come out. I’ve found 4 essential recipes that will remedy this situation using coconut oil.Homemade Honey Face WashIngredients needed:1/3 cup of castile soap1/3 cup of honey3 tablespoons of distilled […]