The Power of Minerals for Replenishing Your Body
After giving birth, your body has been through an incredible journey. You’ve grown, nurtured, and delivered a beautiful new life—but now it’s time to take care of you. I knew this after the birth of my little guy, and I was determined to prioritize replenishing my body with what it needed to recover.
During pregnancy and labor, your body uses up a lot of its essential resources. From the physical toll of childbirth to the emotional and hormonal shifts that follow, there’s a lot happening under the surface. That’s why, before I delivered, I made a plan to support my recovery. And one of the key things I had on hand was Mineral Essence from Young Living.

Mineral Essence is an amazing supplement packed with essential minerals that your body craves, especially during postpartum recovery. Think of it like giving your body a much-needed recharge after all it’s been through! It’s full of key minerals like magnesium, iron, and calcium, which all play a huge role in helping you feel your best as you navigate those first few weeks of motherhood.

Why are minerals so important? Let’s break it down:

  • Magnesium: This is a postpartum must-have! Magnesium helps reduce fatigue, supports muscle relaxation (hello, tight shoulders from all that baby-holding), and even boosts your mood. It’s essential for energy production, which can be a game-changer when you’re running on little sleep.
  • Iron: After childbirth, your iron levels might be low, especially if you lost a lot of blood during delivery. Iron helps restore energy levels and combats that sluggish, exhausted feeling, so you can feel more like yourself again.
  • Calcium: Not only does calcium support strong bones, but it’s also vital for hormone balance. Postpartum, your hormones are all over the place, so getting enough calcium can help regulate them and support your emotional well-being.
These minerals are the unsung heroes of postpartum recovery. They aid in everything from balancing your hormones to replenishing depleted energy stores. I can’t stress enough how crucial it is to give your body the right nutrients after birth—because when you’re nourished, you’re better able to care for your little one.

So, whether you’re prepping for your baby’s arrival or already deep in the postpartum trenches, don’t underestimate the power of minerals! Your body deserves all the support it can get as you embrace the beautiful (and exhausting) journey of motherhood.

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Meet Leah Negrin

 
I am a bold, beautiful, sometimes timid, usually happy, essential oil, nutrition junkie. Although at 39 I feel as if I've had several careers over a lifetime (or at least sometimes when I look back at my resume that is what shines through). I've been a paralegal, an office manager, an administrative assistant, worked in commercial lending and have finally landed on nutrition.

My journey to nutrition started many years ago when my sister was diagnosed with celiac disease and food had to change for the family. From there, along my own health journey I’ve helped people not only figure out what to eat but how to do it so that it can work for them sustainably. For almost seven years I’ve been counseling people on their nutrition and weight loss journeys. 

Finally getting some sunshine in Southern California *Photo credit  Brittany Hassett 

I am knowledgeable about what purpose food serves your body and I focus on finding sustainable options when it comes to food; this also led to my love of essential oils. I had the opportunity to attend a workshop where a registered dietitian spoke about using essential oils in her practice to help her patients. I was floored. I knew that #plantsheal but I didn't realize that others in the 'conventional' medical community thought that as well!! Learning that it was possible to incorporate these magical little bottles gave me a huge sense of hope.


Alina, myself and Caitlin (oily bffs) *Photo credit Anne Negrin

 
As I learned more about these oils I was diagnosed with increased intestinal permeability or as many of us know it, leaky gut. Leaky gut has been around for quite awhile but many of us are just learning what this is or why this is even more common these days than ever before. Many issues can be related to leaky gut including autoimmune diseases. Receiving this diagnosis just led me down a path further to learn about nutrition and how to best serve my body and take care of myself.


Enjoying a vegan ice cream cone in Budapest! *Photo credit to Michelle Owen 

Since birthing our sweet baby boy at home earlier this year I’ve been incredibly passionate about helping other women too who are pregnant and new mothers with their nutrition. Eating healthy for your pregnant body and your postpartum self is a game changer for both mother and baby.

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