Episode 44: Holistic Postpartum Support: Interview with Christy Matusiak
In the episode today we are talking about approaching postpartum from a natural and holistic perspective. Dr. Christy Matusiak is a holistically-driven chiropractic physician practicing in Wilmette, IL. She is writing a book, to be published by July 2021. This is for the newly postpartum mother, struggling with finding herself and gaining the mental clarity to be present for her growing family.
In this episode we discuss:
Christy’s background
How Christy got started in her field
What muscle testing is
The importance of prioritizing yourself along with your family
The seven best “doctors” you can implement today to support your health:
Sunlight
Fresh Air
Diet
Exercise
Water
Sleep
Joy
Make a “Wellness Toolbox”
Write down a list of things that you enjoy doing or that bring you joy
Divide this list by time and by things that you can do by yourself or with others
This creates a “cheat sheet” for you to go to whenever you have a few minutes (or hours!) to yourself
Hormones:
“Normal” vs “Common”
PMS, PPD, Anxiety…etc.
Placenta encapsulation
Neuro-Emotional Technique:
Helps with overcoming stress and limiting beliefs
Organ-emotion-muscle relationships
We all need support sometimes
How to get in touch with Christy:
YouTube: Dr. Christy Cares
Email: christymatusiak@gmail.com
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