When was the last time you thought to breathe? Breathing is an automatic body action that has some conscious control. Everyone knows how to breathe, right? Unfortunately not. Go ahead, try it. Sit up straight with your feet on the ground. Place one hand on your abdomen and the other on your … [Read more...] about Belly Breathing
Acupuncture Testimonial – Preconception through Birth
Pictures of Acupuncture during Birth Preconception Recently I had the amazing experience of giving birth at home to our beautiful baby boy. I could not have done it without the wonderful people there to support me. One person stands out as having made a major … [Read more...] about Acupuncture Testimonial – Preconception through Birth
Dampness and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Good health, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is dependent on four major foundations. These include diet, exercise, adequate rest and relaxation, and a good mental attitude. Acupuncture reaches it’s full and lasting effect when lifestyle changes are made where all four … [Read more...] about Dampness and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Research: The Relationship Between Stress & Infertility
Research: The Relationship Between Stress and Infertility A Synopsis for Harvard Medical International and their Centers of Excellence and Constituents Alice D. Domar, Ph.D. The Mind Body Centre for Women's Health at Boston IVF Infertility has been defined by the World Health Organization as … [Read more...] about Research: The Relationship Between Stress & Infertility
Hiring a Birth Doula – A dad’s perspective
Hiring a Doula: A Husband’s Perspective July 5, 2009 BY ED REESE This guest post was written by my husband Ed Reese and it represents his views and opinions. I was struck by Cara’s Wright’s comments in last Friday’s blog post about the reservations fathers-to-be have abouthiring a doula. … [Read more...] about Hiring a Birth Doula – A dad’s perspective
Modern Guidelines for a Healthy Diet
What is healthy eating? What does a healthy diet look like to you? Eating right for your blood type? Paleo-diet? Vegetarian? Vegan? The truth is that there is no absolute right or wrong way to eat; we each must find a diet that works best for us as individuals. However no matter which diet you … [Read more...] about Modern Guidelines for a Healthy Diet