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Better Sleep™ Efficacy Trial

Clinical study testing the efficacy and effects of 2x4 Better Sleep™ for improving sleep and lower the number of times participants wake up during the night.

 3 Tips to Kickstart Your Health Journey in 2023
3 Tips to Kickstart Your Health Journey in 2023

Feeling a bit overwhelmed or unsure of where to start your new years health resolutions? Here are 3 tips to help you kick off the year on the right foot.

 Embracing the Mom Bod!
Embracing the Mom Bod!
Dr. Mallory Blair, PHD
Dr. Mallory Blair, PHD

Society may have impossible standards for postpartum bodies, but who cares? You just grew and birthed a human, so I say let’s celebrate our bodies in all its shapes and sizes and embrace those stretch marks and scars as badges of honor. Here’s my take on embracing the mom bod.

 5 Mom-Approved Tips to Survive the Holidays
5 Mom-Approved Tips to Survive the Holidays
Bailey Daugh
Bailey Daugh

This holiday season, try these five tips from Bailey Daugh to help you get through the festivities relatively unscathed. With a little help from family and friends, and by staying organized and taking breaks when needed, you can (maybe) make it through the holiday season without losing your mind.

 3 Quick and Easy Holiday Desserts to Make and Eat with the Family
3 Quick and Easy Holiday Desserts to Make and Eat with the Family
2x4 Nutrition
2x4 Nutrition

'Tis the season for all things delicious, and what better way to bond and celebrate than whipping up sweets in the kitchen. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting out in the kitchen, these three recipes are sure to delight your taste buds and bring some holiday cheer to your home.

 Secret Mom Hacks: Holiday Family Picture Ideas
Secret Mom Hacks: Holiday Family Picture Ideas
2x4 Nutrition
2x4 Nutrition

Get ready to capture the joy and togetherness of the holiday season with a fun and memorable family photoshoot. To help inspire your own holiday photoshoot, we've compiled a list of our top four picks for making the most of this special time of year.

 How to Cope with the Holiday Mental Load For Moms
How to Cope with the Holiday Mental Load For Moms
2x4 Nutrition
2x4 Nutrition

Feeling overwhelmed by the holiday season as a mom? Don't let stress ruin the joy of the season - try these self-care tips that can help you take care of yourself and your family during the busy holiday season

 How To Get Over Your Jet Lag, Quickly!
How To Get Over Your Jet Lag, Quickly!
Lesley Murphy
Lesley Murphy

We've all experienced the dreaded effects of jet lag after flying to a new destination, and it can be exhausting! Here are a few tips you can try to minimize jet lag, and get over the effects quickly!

 Dr. Mallory's Secret to Keep Your Children Healthy and Strong During Cold and Flu Season
Dr. Mallory's Secret to Keep Your Children Healthy and Strong During Cold and Flu Season
Dr. Mallory Blair, PHD
Dr. Mallory Blair, PHD

Getting sick is what children need help to boost their immunity as they grow older. But during the winter months, I find that my kids are bringing something home from daycare or school almost every week. It's not sustainable for anyone, but unfortunately is very common during this time of year.
Over the years, I've come up with a few tricks that I personally use to help give my children's immune system an extra kick to try and minimize how often they get sick during cold and flu season. Take a look!

 Getting Pregnant, The Right Way! By Laura Gimbert
Getting Pregnant, The Right Way! By Laura Gimbert
Laura Gimbert
Laura Gimbert

Our bodies are all different and respond differently to environmental factors, stimuli, nutrition, etc.. And pregnancy is no different. However, there are definitely a few science-backed tricks to help give your body the tools it needs to conceive. Take a look!

 Breastfeeding Checklist
Breastfeeding Checklist
Laura Gimbert
Laura Gimbert

If you’re thinking about breastfeeding after giving birth, then this is perfect for you! 

 First Trimester Essentials
First Trimester Essentials
Laura Gimbert
Laura Gimbert

First time mom's, listen up! Pregnancy is such a delicate time in our lives, and the first trimester is never easy. But there are certain things that you do on a daily basis that can help you get through those first trimester discomforts. Here are a few key things I recommend you try.

 Meet Laura Gimbert - The Inspiration Behind 2x4’s Mom’s Complete Multi
Meet Laura Gimbert - The Inspiration Behind 2x4’s Mom’s Complete Multi
2x4 Nutrition
2x4 Nutrition

When I became pregnant, I felt completely alone. I didn't have any mom friends, any knowledge about pregnancy or postpartum. I felt completely lost on the internet with conflicting information and it truly became overwhelming and hard to figure out how to educate myself properly; how to be able to make informed decisions while remaining calm and empowered.