FAVORITES

These are a few of my favorite things...










  • Dr. Max Cohen, DC, CCEP - I am so lucky to have a chiropractor, who also happens to be my husband! Our family is so fortunate to have him. I know that he chose this profession to help others and teach them how to live their life to their fullest potential, but Nolan, Blake and  I also get the benefit of first-hand care. Anytime we feel that we are getting sick, or have an injury, or even if something in our body just doesn't seem right, we have him right there. I don't remember the last time I was really, really sick (like missing work sick!) and even when I feel like I am about to get sick, I get adjusted, load up on extra greens and am feeling better within a few days. The boys have never really been very sick either, sniffles or a cough sometimes, but again, it goes away within a few days without ANY medications or medical doctor visits. That is why I LOVE Chiropractic! Dr. Max managed two clinics in Port St Lucie and Vero Beach for 3 years before we opened our own clinic in April 2013 in our hometown of Wellington. Visit http://www.maxhealthchiropractic.com for more details. Dr. Max is also a Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner, which means he holds an additional diplomate for adjusting extremities. He is also certified in ART (http://www.activerelease.com/) and is a CrossFit Level 1 trainer and ACE Certified Personal Trainer. Babies and Kids need to get adjusted too! Both our boys were adjusted from day 1. Check out: http://www.icpa4kids.org/ for up-to-date research on the safety and necessity of chiropractic adjustments for children.

  • Yoga - I have been practicing Yoga since I was about 16, and I LOVE IT!! It is what made me change my life around. I have been teaching Yoga to various people, from kids to athletes to the elderly to pregnant ladies - and every day just keeps getting better! I have personally experienced first-hand the positive effects of Yoga, and I have also seen dramatic changes in other's lives. The gift of yoga is powerful and I love sharing it with people! 

  • My Blender, Dehydrator and Juicer - Our family has invested in our blender, dehydrator and juicer as our "health insurance".  I know the best way to stay healthy and prevent disease from even happening is to eat right, which is why in our family we try to always eat fresh, raw, nutrient-dense food. We "eat to live", not "live to eat". As Hypocrites, the Father of Medicine stated: Food is our "medicine" - and these machines make it possible in a busy mama's world! It is the best way to make your own smoothies, juices, nut milk, butters and spreads, crackers and snacks, and even baby food, that still keeps all the enzymes intact to build your immune system - and no preservatives and chemicals to kill your immune system! www.vitamix.com, http://www.excaliburdehydrator.com/, http://www.omegajuicers.com.



  • Coconut Oil - The only thing you'll ever need to buy! Coconuts are amazing little nuts. Absolutely perfect in every way. The meat, the juice, the milk, the oil, the husk, coconut flour....whatever you decide to do with it, you can't go wrong. The best oil to cook and bake with. Adds a great taste to everything, and loaded with EFA and Omega -3's. A must-have staple in the kitchen! Also, a wonderful beauty and personal hygiene product - great for cuts, scrapes and burns, dry skin and hair, and making your own baby wipes. Make sure it's Virgin, Organic and Cold-pressed for the best quality. Check out this awesome blog post on 160 uses for Coconut oil: http://www.hybridrastamama.com/2012/01/160-uses-for-coconut-oil.html

  • Coconut Water - The most perfect drink, especially after a work-out! More electrolytes (naturally) then any sports drink (bad for you!) and lots of potassium and other essential minerals. The best way to re-hydrate since coconut water is the only liquid on earth that is closest to human fluids. It was actually used in Hawaii during WWII in IV drips. Always keep some on hand for the kids after playing! Nolan's favorite drink - we buy this in bulk! You can also get a coconut and chop it open. Advantages: cheaper, sometimes FREE if you can find one on the ground, and you get the meat to eat and make coconut milk. Disadvantages: a pain to open - you will need a machete! http://www.onedrinks.com/, http://vitacoco.com/

  • Navitas Naturals - This is your go-to company for superfoods! Goji Berries, Goldenberries, Hemp Seeds, Raw Cacao nibs and powder and much, much more! Always organic and raw. The website is great - lots of info and recipes. http://www.navitasnaturals.com/

  • EarthMamaAngelBaby - This is a great line of products for Mama and Baby! My personal favorites are the "Nipple Butter" (great for sore nipples, this butter's uses go way beyond that! I have used for cuts, scrapes and burns - even on a c-section scar! - diaper rash, cradle-cap and more) and the "Happy Mama Spray" (this has been my "perfume" ever since I got this spray at my baby shower. Light, soft and earthy, I LOVE the way all the essential oils smell together. Always puts me in a good mood when I smell it!) http://www.earthmamaangelbaby.com/.


  •  Planet Laundry Detergent - This detergent is super gentle, plant-based/phosphate-free and cleans clothes well! Plus, it is on the "approved" list of detergents for cloth diapers, that won't void their warranty.

  • Dr. Bronner's Castile Soap - this comes in a liquid and bar soap form. Gentle for newborns, effective on toddlers and great for the whole family. Use as a face, body and hair wash, this product does not dry your skin out. The liquid soap goes way beyond personal hygiene - perfect to make your own household cleaners. Also, I LOVE the Coconut Lavender Hair Cream! Check out the website for additional Organic products: http://www.drbronner.com/

  • Ecco Bella - My favorite make-up! Vegan, plant-based, and no chemicals. This stuff actually clears up your skin! http://www.eccobella.com/. I use EcoTools makeup brushes, that are environmentally-friendly and recyclable. http://www.ecotools.com/


  • La Leach League - "Our Mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother." I LLLOVE La Leche League. I have met so many wonderful friends and gathered so much information. I look forward to our monthly meetings and encourage every mom, or mom-to-be, to attend a meeting to get the best start with breastfeeding. http://www.llli.org/


  • Childbirth Education - The more a woman, and her birth partner, know about pregnancy, childbirth and post-partum, the more empowered she can be during birth. Learn valuable labor coping skills and relaxation techniques. http://www.bpcbe.com/, 

  • IBCLC - (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) - Dr. Denise Punger, MD, IBCLC is recognized in South Florida for her ability to identify and manage complications of breastfeeding, providing minimally invasive medical care for newborns through the midlife years, and desires to educate pregnant woman on how to achieve the birth they want. She emphasizes the importance of lifestyle choices as a key to prevention of diseases. She is active in the birth and breastfeeding community both locally and internationally. Her book, Permission to Mother, is a must-read for all moms and moms-to-be! http://www.permissiontomother.com

  • Dr. Sears: A wonderful website with research, link, books and more on Attached Parenting, Breastfeeding, Gentle Discipline, Co-sleeping, Pregnancy, Childbirth and more. http://www.askdrsears.com/


  • My Favorite Books:
"The Attached Parenting Book" - by William Sears, MD and Martha Sears, RN
"The Birth Book" by William Sears, MD and Martha Sears, RN
"The Birth Partner" by Penny Simkin
"Beyond the Sling" by Mayim Bialik
"Cooking for Baby" by Lisa Barnes
"The Doula Book" by Klaus, Kennell and Klaus
"Healing with Whole Foods" by Paul Pitchford
"Permission to Mother" by Denise Punger, MD, FAAFP, IBCLC
"Pregnancy Childbirth and the Newborn" by Simkin, Whalley, Keppler, Durham and Bolding
"The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers" by Jack Newman, MD and Teresa Pitman
"The Vaccine Book" by Robert W. Sears, MD, FAAP
"Vegan Fusion World Cuisine" by Mark Reinfeld
"Well Adjusted Babies" by Dr. Jennifer Barham-Floreani
"Whole Foods for Babies and Toddlers" by Margaret Kenda
"The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding" by La Leche League International
"Yoga as Medicine" by Timothy McCall, MD

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