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I've always hard a very open mind when it comes to my life but I'm trying to move towards a more simple way of life for myself, my fiancé , and my soon to be new son :) what is technically considered holistic? Is there a way to life a semi holistic life. How do I learn about all the herbs you guys talk about? Just when I think I know what I'm doing I see a new post with a new herb or a new birthing technique and I realize how lost I am. Can anyone suggest reading material or a secret underground organization I can join so I can learn the ways of the holistic mommies. Is there a secret handshake I should learn? I'm very open to that.