How you care for your healing body influences not only your ability to nurture your child, but also your health for the next few decades.
The first 2 weeks after birth your body goes through immense changes hormonally that also affects your brain and biochemistry.
In Ayurveda this is described as an increase of vata in new mothers - in Western medicine this corresponds to a serotonin related imbalance:
- Anxiety
- Short attention span
- Poor memory
- Dry skin, hair and nails
- Stretch marks
- Stiffness
- Poor circulation
- Fatigue
- Low digestive fire
- Constipation
The above symptoms can quickly be addressed if a daily ritual that caters to the resetting of internal rhythms is started upon. The most important aspect is consistency - it takes approx. 2 weeks to set a new internal rhythm.
An easy thing that you can do right away is to get in the habit of waking your body up with a tea that has healing properties for those ailments your body struggles with as a new mom.
NEW MOM TEA RECIPE
What’s in it?
1 tbsp cumin
Builds healthy digestive capacity, reduces vata
1 tbsp fennel seeds
Builds healthy digestive capacity, encourages breast milk production
1/2 tbsp coriander
Builds healthy digestive capacity, reduces inflammation, clears excess fluids
1 tbsp fenugreek
Rids the body of excess swelling and water retention and encourages breast milk production
1 tbsp wild yam or licorice
Supports the endocrine system and reproductive tissue in healing; has antiviral properties
1 pinch lavender
Calms the nervous system and is antimicrobial
What to do?
Mix the above dried herbs in 5 cups of boiling water. Let steep 10 minutes. Strain and sip throughout the day in addition to always starting your day with a mug of this healing tea!
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