Cozy and Maple

Category: health

  • My Experience with Pregnancy Anxiety

    My Experience with Pregnancy Anxiety

    I still remember the moment with aching clarity. I was newly pregnant after a devastating miscarriage, and instead of joy, I was drowning in anxiety. It wasn’t the occasional worry that most expectant mothers feel. This was something else, something all-consuming. I couldn’t eat. I couldn’t sleep. Panic attacks came in waves, crashing over me…

  • Elderberry Syrup Recipe

    Elderberry Syrup Recipe

    Ingredients Add the water to the elderberry, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, and anise. Bring the liquid to a boil over medium-high heat. As soon as the liquid is bubbling, lower the heat and let it until the syrup is reduced by half, about 25 to 30 minutes. Stir frequently. Strain and add the raw honey, mixing…

  • I Tried Rebounding for 30 Days

    Rebounding for 30 Days—Here’s What Happened When I first decided to try rebounding (bouncing on a mini-trampoline, if you’re unfamiliar), I thought, How hard can it be? Spoiler alert: harder than I expected. My first attempt? A whopping one and a half minutes before I felt like my legs were jelly, my heart was racing,…