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in in Herbs & SupplementsCan These 6 Anti Inflammation Supplements Cure Your Pain Naturally?
If your knee swells up, turns red and hurts, it may be a sign of inflammation. Inflammation is your immune system’s response to something harmful or irritating. Anti inflammation supplements can help you treat these conditions. This can be from bacteria, a virus, an object like a nail or thorn in your flesh, chemicals or […] More
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The Top 6 Natural Remedies To Treat Menstrual Cycle Symptoms According To Science
When it comes to menstrual cycle symptoms or PMS, (scientifically referred to as premenstrual syndrome), I’m sure you know the drill. After all, PMS affects 80% of women. The most common symptoms include fatigue, irritability, apparent weight gain, breast tenderness, hypersensitivity and general moodiness that can manifest as sadness, irritability, depression and even anger. In […] More
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in in Child Development
How To Balance a Newborn And a Toddler In 8 Practical Steps
Bringing home a newborn baby with a toddler at home is tricky, and you’ll feel as if you’ve abandoned your toddler to the wolves when it comes to attention. Finding that balance with a newborn and a toddler is tricky and not for the weak of heart. Your firstborn is used to being the center […] More
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in in Herbs & Supplements
The Top 4 Supplements For Anxiety According To Science
Anxiety is a characteristic feature of our modern times. And it’s understandable. There is so much in today’s world that we have no control over. We are faced with constant political, economic, technological, and societal changes and it’s not always easy to adapt to these changes. In fact, anxiety disorders have become the most prevalent […] More
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in in Baby
How To Master Pumping Breast Milk: A Midwife and Mama Of 4 Guide – Part 1
Some moms choose to breast pump exclusively and are called exclusively pumping (EP) mamas. Others pump regularly for work. Most people don’t address the real-life breast pumping tips, tricks, and solutions. I’ve been both an EP, NICU, and at work mama. I know firsthand how challenging can pumping breast milk be. From feeling like you’re […] More
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in in Herbs & Supplements
The 6 Most Effective Supplements To Boost Fertility According To Science
Approximately 10 to 15% of couples are faced with fertility issues. Several lifestyle factors can have a significant impact on fertility. These include age when starting a family, diet, weight, exercise, psychological stress, smoking, recreational and prescription drugs, and alcohol consumption. These behaviors can be modified to limit their impact on your chances to conceive. […] More
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in in Child Development
7 Proven Tactics To Get You More One-on-one Time With Your Kids
Spending one-on-one time with each of your children is essential, but finding that time can be tricky when you have multiple kids. Kids desperately need time with their parents. They want and need to be loved and to feel secure, but siblings get in the way! I know the battle! With four kids, one being […] More
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in in Pregnancy
6 Steps To Healing After A Traumatic Birth
As a Certified Nurse-Midwife, I find it essential to connect with my patients who experience unexpected complications or deviations from their birth plans. The rest of the world pressures women to quickly move on from these sudden changes. When childbirth doesn’t go as expected, the events can leave long-lasting emotional and physical scars on a […] More
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in in Herbs & Supplements
5 Natural Stuffy Nose Remedies You Should Try This Winter
Nasal congestion or blocked nose is something we are all familiar with as a symptom of the common cold. It’s part of being sick with a cold or the flu. Sinus infections and allergies can also give you a blocked nose. What exactly causes that stuffy feeling? A clogged nose is the result of inflamed […] More
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How To Balance Your Crazy “Mom Schedule” in 8 Simple Steps
Do you ever feel as if you need five more hours in your day to complete everything? Moms all over the world struggle between sheer exhaustion at the end of the day and wanting more hours to get everything done. The battle is the same for all moms, no matter if you work outside the […] More
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in in Herbs & Supplements
The Science Behind These 5 Natural Remedies For Cold
We are all too familiar with the common cold and its miserable symptoms of constant sneezing, a sore throat, running nose and stuffy head: what does science say about natural remedies? It is one of the most common illnesses in the world, and yet, science has not found a cure for it. So, consumers are […] More
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in in Baby
FDA Says Amber Teething Necklaces Pose Great Health Risks For Babies
The FDA has issued a warning to parents and caregivers of infants not to use teething necklaces, bracelets, and other jewelry marketed for relieving teething pain. You may think that amber bracelet or necklace look cute on your little one, but it comes with real danger. The FDA has received reports of death and serious […] More
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in in Baby
10 Things Your Midwife Wants You To Know About Breastfeeding Nipple Pain
Breastfeeding is an exquisite time with your brand new bundle of joy. Sometimes the only exquisite feeling is the pain in your nipple. It’s hard to enjoy bonding time when your toes are curling. Shocked by the sensation? You are not alone. As a Certified Nurse-Midwife and mom of four children, I have breastfed for […] More
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Top 7 Secrets On Self-Care From a Mama Of Four
Does it feel as if each day you spend in a revolving door of diapers, feeding, bedtimes, and nap times? You aren’t alone. I vividly remember the sinking lonely feeling I had after I had my first child. Here I was, with this beautiful baby, and no one to talk to about life. I wanted […] More
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in in Herbs & Supplements
7 Natural Remedies For Hay Fever Treatment That You Should Know
If you are one of the millions of people worldwide who suffer the miseries of hay fever, then you might benefit greatly from finding out more about some natural remedies that might help. Hay fever, known scientifically as seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR), still remains inadequately controlled with present medical means. And the need for continuous […] More
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in in Alternative Schooling
Here’s Why Your August Born Child is 34% More Likely To Be Diagnosed With ADHD
There’s an epidemic of children being diagnosed with ADHD before the age of six. Many of these children have been misdiagnosed simply because they lack the same maturity as their older peers in the classroom. Let’s take a closer look at why and how these young children are being diagnosed and labeled with a learning […] More
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in in Herbs & Supplements
The Top 8 Supplements For Chronic Fatigue According To Science
Extreme tiredness or simply feeling totally exhausted is such a common human condition and so debilitating that people throughout the ages have searched high and low for some magic potion that will restore their vitality. No less than 41 supplements for fatigue have been studied in an effort to find a treatment that can help […] More
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in in Herbs & Supplements
Trouble Sleeping? Try These 6 Natural Sleep Aids
Have you ever laid wide awake in your bed, just dreaming to find that natural sleep aid – yes, the magic pill! – to put you to sleep right away? Insomnia hardly needs an explanation or definition. Most of us are only too familiar with this debilitating sleep disorder. Some of us more so than […] More
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in in Herbs & Supplements
5 Promising Natural Supplements For ADHD Treatment
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a growing problem in children as well as adolescents, and it poses a huge burden for families. In this article, we’re going to look at how some popular natural supplements show promising results in helping to manage ADHD The condition is characterized by age-inappropriate behavior: the child finds it difficult […] More
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in in Family Health
MamaDoctors’ Round-up Of 53 Health Tips From Doctor Mamas
As a mother, I’m sure you have encountered situations where you wish you could just talk to every medical specialist out there and get advice from one mother to another. I have rounded up some of the most common advice I heard from MDs and moms I chat with. Most of the following advice applies […] More
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