9 commonly held myths about postpartum depression are explored and debunked to improve understanding and to decrease stigma regarding this important topic.
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Toxin Free Beauty Product Recommendations
It can be hard to find beauty products that are effective and free of toxins and chemicals. Several toxin free products are reviewed and recommended as safe for use by everyone (including if you are pregnant).
Read more...Why Toxin Free Beauty Products Are Important For Your Health
Risks abound from conventional beauty aids. Switch to toxin free beauty products that are safe in pregnancy and still get the job done.
Read more...Low Vitamin D is a Huge Problem: Part (3/3) on Supplements for Health
Photo attribution: Trainer Academy (https://traineracademy.org) Low Vitamin D is a huge problem. I often recommend this supplement along with Magnesium and Curcumin. The last of a 3 part series on supplements for health.
Read more...Supplements To Optimize Health (Part 2/3): Lemon Balm, NAC, Probiotics
Supplements can be highly beneficial to optimize health and wellness. This is the second of a three part series on supplements I recommend for improved health. This post reviews several supplements that are beneficial for various ailments, and can be used in pregnancy and beyond to improve general body function.
Read more...Supplements To Optimize Health (Part 1/3): Prenatal Vitamins, Active Folate, Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Supplements can be highly beneficial to enhance and improve total body health and wellness. This is the first of several posts on this subject; this post focuses on supplements with use in pregnancy, as well as those that are beneficial for improving health and wellness at any age.
Read more...Perinatal Mood And Anxiety Disorders
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) include five psychiatric illnesses that may present during and after pregnancy. These five include depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and psychosis.
Read more...Acupuncture To Improve Fertility
Acupuncture has profound benefits for women and men facing infertility; it can boost rates of conception, minimize miscarriage risk and improve overall health in advance of and through pregnancy.
Read more...Acupuncture Basics: What It Is, How It Works And What It Treats
Acupuncture has been practiced for over 2,500 years to treat a myriad of illnesses and to improve overall health and wellness. Acupuncture basics, from what it is, to how it works and what it treats is explored.
Read more...Do I Need Antibiotics For A Sore Throat?
Photo attribution: Mint by T.Moe (Flickr) Ouch, my throat hurts! Do I need antibiotics? Flu season is coming up, what should you do when you start to feel a tickle in your throat? Wait a day maybe, then call? Many of us pick up the phone to call our doctors to ask for antibiotics, but is this necessary? Probably not.
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