Updates from Heather Martin

What is Affecting My Mood?

What is Affecting My Mood?
Understanding what affects your mood is a gamechanger. As a mother, you can feel overstimulated and stressed throughout your day and those emotions come out or explode without your awareness as to why.
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Reasons Why – During Pregnancy

Reasons Why – During Pregnancy
There are many things that come up during conversations with other moms, women, and pregnant people. These are conversations where you may not understand why or the science behind it… well this is the article for you.
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What to look for in a Prenatal Vitamin?

What to look for in a Prenatal Vitamin?
There are many questions that may come up during your pregnancy discussion around prenatal vitamins. 
Well here are some common questions around prenatal vitamins.
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5 Mom Self-Care Ideas with Littles Around

5 Mom Self-Care Ideas with Littles Around
Here we will talk about five easy self-care ideas for moms with kids running around. These ideas are helpful because even though you have kids around and so much to do around the house, you can still take the time to take care of yourself.
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Gender Disappointment

There are many reasons for gender disappointment such as already having that gender or many children of that gender. Or maybe it stems deeper than that… you are a single mom and hoped to have a mini-me. Whatever the reason, know that it’s okay.
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Meet Heather Martin

 
The sterile scent of hospitals, the hushed, hopeful whispers, and the gnawing fear that lives in every waiting room – these became the unwanted backdrop of my life. It wasn't a single event, but a relentless series of challenges that slowly, profoundly, reshaped my understanding of health and ultimately, my purpose.

It began with my own daughter's cancer diagnosis. The helplessness I felt was amplified a thousandfold. As we navigated her treatment, I scrutinized every aspect of her care, seeking not just survival, but thriving. I began to ask different questions, looking beyond the conventional to see how diet, lifestyle, and a holistic approach could support her body through the immense challenges she faced.

Then, the world tilted on its axis with my beloved father. His terminal cancer diagnosis was a crushing blow, an unyielding reality that traditional medicine, for all its marvels, couldn't alter. We watched, we hoped, we grieved. In the midst of that raw pain, a seed of curiosity took root: Was there more to healing than what we were being told?

My own body then sent a jarring message. I experienced a hemiplegic migraine, an terrifying event that starkly mimicked stroke-like symptoms. The sudden loss of function, the fear, the uncertainty – it was a profound wake-up call. It forced me to confront my own health, which I had unconsciously neglected while caring for others. It was in that moment of vulnerability that I truly understood the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit.

I realized then that I didn't just want to heal; I wanted to understand why we get sick and how to build true, resilient health from the ground up. I wanted to change the trajectory of my own life, and more importantly, my family's life, away from chronic illness and towards vibrant well-being.

This intense, personal journey ignited an unshakeable passion within me. I devoured knowledge, exploring functional nutrition, mind-body practices, and the profound impact of lifestyle on health. I became an integrative health practitioner because I couldn't keep this newfound understanding to myself. My deepest desire is to guide others through their own health challenges, to empower them with the knowledge and tools to create their own new beginnings, and to help them rewrite their family's health story, just as I've strived to do for my own. It's not just a profession; it's a calling born from love, loss, and a relentless hope for a healthier future for all.
 

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