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I just had the best experience at the Flourish retreat with Holy Yoga Shenandoah Valley. This was a small, homey, comfortable, & welcoming kind of feeling. It was a weekend of kindness, connections, self-care, giving back goodness, laughs, yoga, prayer, intentions, and being in community. I left with some wonderful memories & new friendships.

Interested in the next retreat? Follow Holy Yoga Shenandoah Valley.

Want to be a yoga instructor in faith based yoga? Contact Doran Richards, next training, January 2027. Holy Yoga.

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You've probably heard that fiber is good for your gut. And it is. But the science is more nuanced than most people realize.
A 2021 Stanford study published in Cell compared two approaches: a high-fiber diet versus a high-fermented-foods diet. The results weren't even close.

The high-fiber group saw inconsistent results. Microbiome diversity didn't reliably increase, and some participants actually saw a rise in inflammatory markers. The benefits depended heavily on what their gut microbiome already looked like going in.
The fermented foods group? Microbiome diversity increased across the board.

Multiple inflammatory markers dropped. The results were consistent across virtually all participants.

We're talking about foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir, and kombucha. Low-sugar varieties, eaten consistently. Not a supplement. Not a pill. Just real food.
This doesn't mean fiber is bad. It's still important long-term. But if you're trying to reduce inflammation and improve gut health, fermented foods appear to be a more reliable starting point for most people.

https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2021/07/fermented-food-diet-increases-microbiome-diversity-lowers-inflammation.html

This post is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Talk to your doctor before making any decisions about testing or treatment.

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At Grace Midwifery, located in Middletown, VA, our vision is to create a nurturing and faith-centered environment for all women, where we honor the sanctity of life and promote holistic health for mothers and their families. We believe that pregnancy and childbirth are sacred journeys, and we are dedicated to supporting every family—regardless of background—with compassion, wisdom, and the love of Christ.

We welcome the opportunity to meet with you and discuss the difference Grace Midwifery can make. Taking consultations now for Nov., Dec., and early 2027.

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An old joke from comedian Jim Gaffigan who is a homebirth dad times 5.

IT'S JUST A JOKE 😊 I've had home births and hopsital births. And I'd giggle everytime I was in the gown thinking of this joke.

It does make you wonder, though, why aren't Women and Babies hospitals/centers more common 🤔 Why did we decide to have birthing people in the same spaces as ill people? Likely efficiency, cost, etc., but does make you think.

Anyway, we're glad hospitals exist. But we still find this funny!

🤷‍♂️ this is where I stand.

Trust your body.

Wait and see.

No induction unless medically necessary.

Meaning the safest option is to induce. Oftentimes, induction is the convenient option.