Discover nourishing herbs and simple wellness practices that support postpartum recovery. Learn how nutritive herbs and gentle nervines can help restore energy, support emotional well-being, and encourage restful sleep after birth. The Fourth Trimester Deserves More Attention Bringing a new baby into the world changes everything, including your body. After months of growing and nourishing another human, your body begins one of its biggest transitions yet. Hormones shift rapidly, sleep becomes unpredictable, nutrient stores are depleted, and your nervous system adapts to the around-the-clock demands of caring for a newborn. It's no wonder many new mothers feel physically and emotionally stretched. While much attention is placed on pregnancy, the weeks and months after birth deserve just as much care. Many cultures around the world recognize the postpartum period, sometimes called the "fourth trimester," as a time for deep nourishment, rest, and healing rather than rushing ...

Lassi (pronounced "LAH-see") is simply fresh yogurt blended with room-temperature water. Whereas yogurt by itself can clog the channels of the digestive and elimination systems, once it is transformed into lassi it actually aids digestion. Thinning yogurt with water and blending it changes the molecular structure so it is more easily assimilated. Drink it before or with lunch.
There are many recipes for lassi. The following one is good for warding off gas and bloating:
Ingredients
- 1 cup room-temperature water
- ¼ cup fresh homemade yogurt
- 1 pinch ground ginger
- 1 pinch ground cumin
- 1 pinch ground coriander
- 1 pinch salt
Directions
- Blend for one minute and drink after lunch – at room temperature or slightly chilled.
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