Monthly Archives: August 2013

Natural Family Planning

Posted on August 30, 2013 by How We Flourish

Before I start talking about this amazing method that every woman should know, whether she is trying to avoid pregnancy, trying to conceive, or just monitoring her health, there is one thing you should keep in mind: THIS IS NOT … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Transition to Chemical-Free | Tagged Billings, Birth Control, Contraception, Creighton, Fertility Awareness Method, Health, Natural Family Planning, Reproductive Health, Taking Charge of Your Fertility, Transition to Chemical-Free, Trying to Avoid, Trying to Conceive | 3 Comments

Book Review: Real Fit at Every Age

Posted on August 28, 2013 by How We Flourish

I have never been athletic. I tried various sports throughout my childhood, but none of them stuck. When I was 13, I started taking Tae-Kwon-D0. I received my black belt at age 17, and I am proud to say have … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc | Tagged Book, Ebook, Exercise, Fitness, Health, Real Fit at Every Age, Real Fit Mama, Review, Wellness | 2 Comments

Why You Should Avoid Hormonal Birth Control

Posted on August 26, 2013 by How We Flourish

As I mentioned in my previous post, I went off birth control this spring. I found many personal reasons for doing so: I didn’t like the side effects, I didn’t want to put chemicals into my body, and I wanted … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Transition to Chemical-Free | Tagged Artificial Hormones, Birth Control, Blood Clots, Bone Health, Cancer, Contraception, Depo Provera, Health, Hormones, IUD, Natural | 20 Comments

Village Green Network

Posted on August 23, 2013 by How We Flourish

As I mentioned on Wednesday, I have been officially accepted as a featured publisher for Village Green Network, a community of healthy living bloggers. Some of my favorite bloggers are part of this network and I am so excited to … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc | Tagged Healthy Living, Village Green Network | 2 Comments

So, yesterday was a good day (Pharmacy School, VGN, and Liebster Award)

Posted on August 21, 2013 by How We Flourish

After a painfully slow day at work, the first thing I am greeted by in my email is my supplement application for pharmacy school. I was worried I wouldn’t get this in time to submit it before school starts, so … Continue reading →

Posted in Life | Tagged Blogs, Liebster Award, Pharmacy School, Village Green Network | 4 Comments

Gluten-Free Baking Day

Posted on August 19, 2013 by How We Flourish

Saturday I had a gluten-free baking day. It was kinda unplanned. Wanted to try a loaf of bread. Then found a good banana bread recipe. Then the flour I used had an awesome sounding cookie recipe – and I had … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged Baking, Banana, Bread, Clean Eating, Cookies, Dairy free, Food, Gluten free, Grain Free, Paleo, Peanut butter, Sugar-Free, Teff Flour, Vegan | 3 Comments

Going off Birth Control Pills

Posted on August 16, 2013 by How We Flourish

When I was sixteen, my mom was driving me to the doctor for my last Gardasil (HPV vaccine) shot. She asked me if I also wanted to go on the pill. My periods were manageable, and using it for birth … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Transition to Chemical-Free | Tagged Artificial Hormones, Birth Control, Birth Control Pills, Cycle, Detox, Environmentally friendly, Estrogen, Health, Menstruation, Natural, Period, Progesterone, Transition to Chemical-Free | 5 Comments

Wedding Dresses

Posted on August 14, 2013 by How We Flourish

Ooh! Look! A wedding post! Something I have noticed about weddings, and wedding dresses in particular, is that they have the ability to make most rational women extremely materialistic. It can be so tempting to just go for that dress … Continue reading →