Nutrition
Episiotomy and Alternatives
Submitted by Natural Baby Pros on Aug 30, 2010
By Joan-e Rapinewww.MohalaBirth.com
An episiotomy is a medical technology added to the hospital birthing scene. It is a surgical incision made in the perineum to enlarge the vaginal opening. Many myths exist about episiotomies, and despite recent research that proves this surgical cut unnecessary and unsafe, episiotomies are still extremely common in the United States (90% in the U.S. (Larson) compared to 16% in England (Maduma-Butshe)). Like any other surgery, episiotomy carries with it some risks along with benefits.
Summer Challenges Handled Naturally Insects, Sunburn, and Thirst
Submitted by bgannie on Aug 30, 2010by Anne Salazar-Dunbar, Therapeutic Herbalist
http://www.thenaturalife.com/herbalist
This is a lovely season. It is a time to be out of doors. This can bring with it some challenges. Below are some ideas to handle these challenges naturally.
Insects In The Garden
There are many ways to deal with the insects that love to eat your flowers and vegetables. Some of the most widely used and most potent organic substances include (in order of efficacy):
FLU REMEDIES: SAFE, SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE
Submitted by bgannie on Aug 30, 2010by Anne Salazar-Dunbar, Therapeutic Herbalist
http://www.thenaturalife.com/herbalist
First off, lets talk about remedies that help with prevention. Prevention is much easier to handle, then full-blown flu symptoms. The key here is take them as soon as symptoms begin to manifest or you feel you have been exposed. Some of them, as you will see, can be taken on a regular basis just for simple prevention. Many of them are considered foods.
Healthy Children
Submitted by bgannie on Aug 30, 2010by Anne Salazar-Dunbar, Therapeutic Herbalist
http://www.thenaturalife.com/herbalist
The vast majority of children are born healthy, and hard-wired to remain healthy. We have, as a culture, lost faith in these facts. And we have over-burdened our medical community with our inability
What a Womb Wants
Submitted by Aisha Oni - Her... on Aug 26, 2010
Aisha Alayande
The Healing Pot
Has anyone ever asked you "What a Womb Wants?", seriously posing the question in seek of an honest answer? In this society, it would seem as if our wombs were saying that they wanted to be bare, pierced, tatooed, tucked and scarred. When did we begin to look at our womb from the external position, not giving it accolades for being the center from which life is birthed? Is it's main purpose to accompany low-rise jeans or a trendy belt? Are we hearing from our wombs that immediate relief found in prescription drugs, processed fast-foods and toxic cleansers are worth possible infertility in the long run? And what do our wombs hear from our thoughts and communication with others ...
Know your Natural Pregnancy and Childbirth Options! What to do about Group B Streptococcus (GBS) in Pregnancy
Submitted by Natural Baby Pros on Aug 17, 2010By Jen Aliano, Natural Baby Pros.
Why Women Settle in Life and What Can Be Done To Reverse It
Submitted by allisonmaslan on Aug 16, 2010
Allison Maslan
Blast Off Life Coaching
Why Women Settle, and Give Up On Their Dreams
And What Can Be Done to Reverse It
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7 Simple Steps Back to Health
Submitted by Natural Baby Pros on Aug 14, 2010Mary Aspinwall, ISHom, PCH
Registered Homeopath
“The longest journey begins with a single step.” Lao-Tzu
1. Let food be thy medicine
Keep it real, keep it whole
There is a great old saying “You are what you eat”. So your first step back to being healthy is really an obvious one. Eat healthily. Don’t make this more complicated than it need be.
Are you using the right type of Maca?
Submitted by Natural Baby Pros on Aug 13, 2010By Peter Bablis D.C., N.D., LAc, Dip. Medical Herbalist, Homeopathy, Dip. Clinical Nutrition, PhD (cand)
Maca and Fertility
Submitted by Natural Baby Pros on Aug 13, 2010by Jan Roberts B.Pharm (Hons) Dip. Clinical Nutrition
Many experts see the four months immediately preceding conception as a critical stage in the reproductive process. Factors such as nutritional, environmental, emotional and lifestyle issues are taken into consideration, with both partners equally involved in the preparations to provide their future child with every possible advantage.
You might ask why, when from time immemorial, babies have been coming into the world without too much trouble, preconception health care is now considered important. Take a moment to reflect on current statistics.
