Greetings fellow Steemians. We are currently in the second week of the @naturalmedicine competition on the impact Natural Medicine has had on your life. If after reading this, you are inspired to share your journey please check out this link:

https://steemit.com/naturalmedicine/@naturalmedicine/contest-reminder-how-has-natural-medicine-changed-your-life-the-entries-so-far-due-date-aug-15th

This photo of my first son was taken around the time he was back to being exclusively breast fed. Note the whale on his vest 😉

In a previous post I mentioned about the struggles of breastfeeding and how I overcame them. One of the ways was what would become my introduction to alternative natural medicine, here is my story below.

Once my son's tongue tie was sorted I began looking for ways to help increase my milk supply and stop supplementing with formula. Around this time my partner was building up our internet business which was centered around sharing useful articles and info about natural cures. As I was helping to write articles for this, I began to realise that there was this whole other world of medicine. A world that didn't rely on chemical concoctions and man made unnatural substances.
One of the things I remember thinking was that there must be a natural way to help boost my milk supply.

So I went on a mission of self study, guided by my determination to give my boy the best and most natural food that he deserved.
Fenugreek was the first thing I tried. It seemed to help a little. Although my body odor was a little strange from taking the supplement. (Unlike @zipporah's maple syrup, mine was more like curry).

I then read in a La Leche League forum that many moms had tried either More Milk Plus, which is a combination alcohol free tincture in capsule form. It comprises of certified organic fenugreek, blessed thistle, nettle leaf and fennel seed.

Combined with these supplements I also altered my diet to include foods such as oats, leafy greens such as spinach and kale. I also included nuts such as walnuts and almonds.

Oats are a fantastic source of iron and have long been associated in aiding breast milk production. There are no conclusive studies but I happily ate a bowl of granola every morning.
Each of the foods are nutrient dense and including them in my diet certainly made a huge difference.
I was quite literally glowing to the point that many people I met asked if I was pregnant again.

Here's a pic of me 'glowing'. Little dude looks rather deep in thought in this picture

My determination to breastfeed my son taught me much. Without this catalyst I may never have taken such a strong interest into natural healing processes. Over the last five years, I have learnt so much. Always seeking out a natural alternative to common ailments. For example, using teatree oil and aloe to heal my sensitive scalp. It is not only a journey of knowledge but a more intimate re-connection with nature. I still have so much to learn but this is something that will come with time and experience.

@naturalmedicine is a brand new Steemit Community bringing together quality posts on the topic of natural healing from lived experiences. Created by @riverflows, @mountainjewel and myself, our ethos is to promote natural healing in the form of plant based medicine, food, Ayurverdic medicine, music, yoga and herbal remedies.

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