Fertile Ground Integrated Wellness Center

Join me tonight for my first online office hours. This is Free Fertility Facts in a open ended discussion. See you at 6pm tonight!
❤️ Cecily

Fertile Ground Integrated Wellness Center updated their business hours.

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We thrilled to share another Denver Fertility Pop-up with you! Join us to learn more about the importance of clean beauty with fun facials and Q&A with our fertility and clean beauty experts along with delicious snacks and beverages. Link in bio

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We have some awesome news to share!

Thanks to everyone who has been checking in looking for my new practice site. I am so excited to finally announce my new Peace Love & Shari Home Birth with a CNM Practice! You can find details here about this and my empowering mentorship program at my website and contact me to set up an appointment there or message me here. I will be seeing clients with my friends and fellow practitioners at Fertile Ground Integrative Health in Centennial, CO. I am so excited to see all of you that have already reached out and those who have been patiently waiting!

https:\\www.peaceloveshari.com

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate our 10th Anniversary with us! It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces and your little ones! You are why we do what we do and we’re grateful for every one one of you!

If you had your picture taken, please make sure we have your email so we can get your pictures to you.

Pics by Lauren Lascala Photography

Mixing it up this month with this!

Swipe right to find out! @ e3 Fitness

Swipe right to find out! @ e3 Fitness

Amazing dinner and breakfast and sooo easy! Grab the cookbook at www.chefmariacooper.com

Join Dr. Dana Ambler and myself this Sunday evening from 4-6pm at Just BE Kitchen for lovely food and an informative and informal chat on fertility. Tickets avail in bio link. ❤️Cecily

If you’ve been my patient, you have heard me yammer on about veggie prep. I am thrilled to share with you some fresh ideas from Maria cooper’s new book Heartful Kitchen. We’ll be making one of her recipes each day this week at Fertile Ground, stop in and sample them, then log in to www.chefmariacooper.com and get a copy of her amazing cookbook!
Today we have made Comforting Colorful Butternut Hash. Maria recommends this as a delicious side to almost any protein, I can’t get enough with pasture raised eggs in the morning, yumm! ❤️Cecily

Buy this book! In this lovely book Chef Maria Cooper begins by talking about preparing your kitchen space, pantry and spice selection. She then goes on to share her absolutely delicious and perfectly healthy recipes. She covers so many different aspects of cooking including wonderful sauces and snacks. Her recipes are easy to follow, each has a gorgeous photo and they are ALL body, hormone and fertility friendly!! We will be sampling some of her recipes all next week at Fertile Ground, stop in to try them! Meanwhile..go to chefmariacooper.com to order your copy, you’re going to LOVE it!!! Cecily

Join us at Just BE Kitchen for an informative and informal chat with Dr Dana Ambler and I on optimal nutrition for fertility and learn about what fertility tests are essential. Tickets are $12 and include delicious and fertility friendly food at the amazing Just Be Kitchen! Eventbrite link in bio to sign up. ❤️Cecily

Egg rolls are considered foods of good fortune for the new year, try my deconstructed healthier version to start your 2019 off nourished and satisfied. ❤️ Cecily



Egg Roll Bowl

Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs organic ground grass fed beef or natural ground chicken
2 medium sized finely chopped onions
Coconut or avocado oil for sautéing
1 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil
A few Tbsps of white wine
1 tsp of powdered ginger or 2 tsp finely minced fresh ginger
1/2 tsp organic black pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced or 1 tsp of garlic powder
1 tsp coconut sap sugar
1/2 Tbsp of crushed red pepper
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/3 cup of beef broth or chicken stock
8 cups shredded cabbage
1 1/2 cups shredded carrot
1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
1 small package of sliced mushrooms
1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini
4 tsp organic tamari or organic soy sauce
1 chopped green onion

Method
On medium heat in a large pan (I use a ceramic pot as the veggies initially take up lots of space), add the onions and a bit of avocado or sesame oil. Add the garlic and ginger and sauté for a few minutes until fragrant and soft.
Deglaze the pan by adding 2-3 Tbsps of white wine.
Place meat in pan and cook until browned
Add sesame oil spices, coconut sugar, red pepper and broth to the pan. Stir well.
Add the cabbage and cook until wilted.
Add carrots, broccoli, mushrooms and zucchini Cook for 2-3 minutes until soft.
Add tamari to taste and adjust flavorings as desired.
Garnish with chopped green onions and serve over white basmati rice or cauliflower rice.
Option- toss a fried egg on top and drizzle with a little hot sauce or hot mustard sauce.

Happy winter solstice!

Try scheduling your workouts and planning them out for the week. This should improve the odds of you fitting them in and help you to incorporate diversity! ❤️Cecily fertilegroundhealth

❤️Cecily

The light emitted from our electronic devices and TV’s can be disruptive to our sleep by raising cortisol levels and negatively affecting melatonin levels. While this translates to a possible bad night of sleep in the short term, it can affect your overall hormone balance by interrupting the feedback loop of your major hormone cortisol. This major hormone can affect your s*x hormones, setting you up for blood sugar imbalances, s*x hormone and thyroid imbalances and poor long term sleep quality.
Try no electronic devices for 90 minutes before bedtime each night. If you have to be on a screen, limit the time and use a night filter to cut down on the blue light from screens (most devices have this.)
Grab a good book instead and read before bed, this will not affect your hormone levels negatively and can help you drift off into restful sleep.
Cecily

Here is a beautiful and hormone-friendly “cheesecake” for your holiday events! It is creamy and delicious, low in sugar, and high in protein, beneficial fat and fiber. Enjoy! ❤️ Cecily

Honey Cashew “Cheesecake”

For the Crust:

1/2 cup of dates
1 cup of organic raw almonds that have been soaked overnight
A pinch of salt
1/2 tsp vanilla

Method:
Place all ingredients into a food processor and blend until well incorporated. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9 inch spring form pan or other similar sized cheesecake plate.

For the Filling:

3 cups of raw organic cashews that have been soaked for 3 hours
1/2 cup of lemon juice
1/2 cup of raw honey
3/4 cup of coconut oil
1 Tsp of vanilla extract or 3/4 tsp of fresh scraped vanilla beans from 1-2 vanilla pods
1/2 tsp of salt
Optional- a little stevia to sweeten if you want it a bit sweeter
Optional- 1/2 tsp of dried lavender

Method:
Drain the cashews and place all ingredients into a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top. Place in the freezer for at least 4 hours or until needed. Let it thaw for a few hours in the fridge before serving.
Top with a drizzle of raw honey, fresh berries and a sprinkle of lavender if you like.

Congratulations to all of our winners so far! This beautiful advent calendar was made by to raise money for an IVF. We are honored to display it in our office and to be giving away a gift each day! Simply like our posts , or both for a chance to win.
❤️Cecily

Let’s talk about s*x during postpartum and address factors that may impact and improve s*x after delivery.
A couple might want to connect and discuss s*x before the six week postnatal check-up, so when the time comes any concerns you and your partner have can be discussed with your provider. Be ready to embrace change as s*x postpartum can be a very different experience than what your experience was before and during pregnancy. As your body changes to its new normal you may find s*x feels a bit different than before, and your lifestyle will certainly be different.
See the full article written by Dr. Lies Van Bekkum and myself on the Blog section at fertilegroundwellnesscenter.com link in bio
❤️Cecily


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You can increase your fertility by using weight bearing exercise!

Not giving your muscles enough stimulation can contribute to estrogen storage that can work against ovulation. Further, weight bearing exercise can help stimulate Human Growth Hormone (HGH) production that will improve overall health and stimulate the reproductive system to run more efficiently.

Just adding a bit more weight bearing exercise can recharge your metabolism into improved fertility.

Here are a few of my favorite resources to get you started:
https://natalieuhlingfitness.com/
https://www.bodyconceptions.com/
❤️Cecily

Breakfast Casserole
1 pound nitrate-free breakfast sausage
1 large sweet potato or 2 medium to small, diced
2-3 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
1 green onion chopped
Optional- any other veggies you have on hand, leftover cooked veggies are a great add-in
10-12 large pasture raised eggs
Your favorite seasonings/spices, garlic, fresh cilantro tarragon etc.
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

-Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease a 9×13″ glass baking dish with coconut oil or whatever you choose (grass-fed butter, yum!). Set aside.
-Prepare veggies. Dice sweet potatoes, chop spinach, and dice up green onion. Let each separately aside.
-Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Remove sausage from casing and add to skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through. Remove sausage from skillet keeping the sausage oils.
-Add sweet potatoes and cook until tender, stir occasionally, about 10 to 15 minutes. Add any herbs and spices while cooking along with salt and pepper.
-Remove sweet potatoes and place in bowl. Toss with spinach, green onion, sausage, and salt and pepper until well combined. Place the mixture into your prepared 9×13 glass dish, spreading evenly across the bottom of the dish.
-In another large bowl, whisk eggs. Pour egg mixture evenly over the sausage and veggie mixture in dish.
-Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until set. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Cut into squares and serve.
**This can be made ahead and enjoyed for the week, it can also be frozen in portion sizes and heated in toaster oven or microwave as a wonderful on the go breakfast!
❤️Cecily

Need some healthy and amazing gift ideas? Here are a handful of beautiful products and amazing reads to feel good about giving! The full story with reviews is on the website blog @ fertilegroundwellnesscenter.com.
https://fertilegroundwellnesscenter.com/2018/12/01/2018-holiday-gift-guide/
Link in profile
❤️Cecily

Quick Rundown:
Beauty
Base coat Nail Salons
Ilia Beauty Products
100 Percent Pure
Yllo Beauty

Kitchen:
Instant Pot
Glass Storageware

Books
Sleep Smarter by Shawn Stevenson
Next Level Tribe by Dr Jade Teta and Danny Coleman
Food, What the Heck Should I eat Anyway by Dr Mark Hyman
Genius Foods By Max Lugavere