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Pregnancy Perils: The Facts About ToxoplasmosisIf you're familiar with the term, then you’ve probably also heard that toxoplasmosis has most often been linked with your pet of choice, primarily cats and kittens. But before you decide to find fluffy a new home, you may want to get the inside scoop on this rare but real condition and how to ... Read On  |
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Part 1 - I'm So Happy I Could Cry: The Truth About Postpartum DepressionFor many couples having a baby is the consummate consummation or their love and commitment to each other and to their future. In fact, for “traditional” marrieds it is the “logical” next step in a (literally) growing relationship. But beyond the (initial) excitement of the blessed news, the morning ... Read On |
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Part 2 - Doctor, Doctor: Turning To Your Doctor For HelpWhile many women have looked for love in all the wrong places, it’s no surprise that many expectant moms’ look for love and support in all the wrong places, or often not at all, especially when it comes to personal issues like postpartum depression.
Frightened, confused, and often embarrassed by ... Read On |
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Part 3 - Mood Enhancers: "Preventing" PPDOne of my girlfriends vowed that one of the best things about pregnancy was not having a monthly visit from her "friend" and “suffering” from P.M.S.
While I’m sure many women feel this way, others now have a whole new acronym to deal with, PPD (postpartum disorder).
This post parental ... Read On |
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Part 4 - Baby Yourself Why Handling Yourself With Kid Gloves May Not Be The Best Option For New MomsNew babies need to be treated with kid gloves, but so do new moms. The key to health and happiness is balance. According to the experts, downtime with baby can be beneficial, but more so for first time moms on maternity leave, and moms with not other children or obligations and those who get very ... Read On |
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Part 5 - Healing Time Getting Over Post-Delivery Aches And PainsYour blessed new addition (to the family) may leave mom feeling far from her “old” self….and even quite sore. But, that’s OK, and quite natural. Recovery time is necessary and different for everyone.
Placing ice packs on the perineal area during the first 12 hours after vaginal delivery may ... Read On |
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The Garden Of Eatin': Vegetarian Women And PregnancyAmong the greatest challenges for vegetarian women is getting enough protein. According to experts, pregnant woman require 20% more protein each day. They suggest getting additional protein through sources like beans, hummus, tofu, tempeh, and a variety of soy products
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Fabulous Fiber Just How Much Is Good For You?We’ve all heard about salads being a fibrous source of “empty” calories. Well, while that may be true for some indigestible fibers, much of this cleansing carbohydrate is essential to maintaining a healthy “environment”.
According to nutrition officials, a healthy, daily dose of fiber can help ... Read On |
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Creme de la Creme The Importance Of MoisturizingWant to show off your soft side naturally? Think about all the wonderful “moisturizing” agents in nature and the wonders they can work on your skin.
Natural body balms often feature rosemary, lavender, chamomile, ginger, citrus, and oatstraw, essences that hint at nature’s bounty and not some ... Read On |
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The Tooth Of The Matter Achieving A Bright, White SmileHaving a bright, white smile is an age-old tradition that dates back to antiquity. In fact, the Egyptians used a potion of ashes, eggshells and myrrh to lighten their smile.
Today, we “polish” our pearly whites about 200 billion times a year.
But, do you know exactly what’s “in” your ... Read On |
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Sun Sense The Facts About Skin Cancer And How To Protect YourselfWe’ve all heard the expression that beauty is only “skin deep”…but the same may hold true about our health. Healthy skin especially has become more than just a superficial issue.
According to the American Cancer Society, skin cancer rates have been increasingly on the rise; with basal cell ... Read On |
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Natural Beauty Organic Vs. Conventional Beauty ProductsEver wonder where the term “Natural Beauty” came from? Probably from the Garden of Eden where besides being beautiful from the inside out all Eve’s beauty accoutrements were healthy and natural.
And, let’s face it ladies, if we are going to be concerned with what we put in our bodies, we should ... Read On |
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