Did you know that your diet can keep you from getting pregnant? Or that you can prevent morning sickness and stretch marks through nutrition? Did you know that infertility is a modern problem? Traditional cultures rarely, if ever, experienced infertility. In their wisdom, they held the most nutrient-dense foods in sacred places of honor, reserving them for women and men who would soon be attempting to conceive. Sadly, this is lost to most of us in the developed world.
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Pregnancy Cravings Make No Sense
I am pregnant with my third child. This ought to be news to most of you, and it explains at least part of why I’ve been posting so infrequently of late. It’s my first trimester, and (as usual for this phase of pregnancy) I’ve had very little extra energy. Parenting two kids, meeting my work obligations, and celebrating the holidays has worn me out.
But one thing has surprised me this go around: pregnancy cravings. It’s a common theme among pregnant women, but one I’ve never really shared in. My pregnancies have never been marked by strong aversions to smells or beloved foods, and I’ve never had to fight wanting to eat something that I knew to be downright unhealthy.
But this time is different.
Is Kombucha Safe When Pregnant or Nursing?
If you’re a new or expectant mother, you may want to know whether or not it’s safe to drink kombucha when pregnant or nursing. Ask enough people, and you’ll get a myriad of answers.
Here’s mine: Yes, kombucha is safe when pregnant or nursing. With qualifications.
What are those qualifications?
What to Take Instead of Cod Liver Oil
If you’re having a tough time swallowing cod liver oil, you’ll be relieved to discover what my family takes instead. I believe the combination of these whole food based supplements confer benefits equal to (and possibly excelling) what you could get from cod liver oil on its own.
How To Lose Weight Fast With Coconut Oil
Everyone these days wants to lose weight fast. One of the best things you can do to easily drop pounds without radically changing your lifestyle (besides going ultra-low carb and ditching grains altogether) is to eat coconut oil.
Why Ditch The Infant Cereals?
Perhaps one of the biggest and most frightening crimes against young infants by pediatricians, food marketers, and parents everywhere is the recommendation that young infants should be eating rice cereals or other grains.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse: You Are Not Alone
About a year ago on a random Tuesday morning, I woke up, sat on the toilet, realized things “down there” didn’t feel quite right, and had a mild panic attack. I think my exact words were, “Wow. Holy S@$*t! My uterus is falling out of my body!!!!!”
5 Ways to Get More Fat in Your Diet
When I tell people that my diet runs between 55% and 65% of my total calories from fat, they look at me like I’m growing a second head. “How do you do that?” they ask with a look that says they suddenly suspect me of deep fat frying everything I eat. Next up, the inevitable, “Why do you do that?” The answer to both is simple.
Gelatin: A Healthy Protein Powder
I’m not exactly sure when protein powders became so mainstream. It used to be that only body builders bothered with them, but now everyone from suburban moms to high-rise living hipsters is on the protein powder bandwagon. After all, they promise so much: extra protein without extra food.
Why I Stopped Using Tampons & Pads
Ladies, this post is for you. In this post, I explore the dangers of tampon use, talk about why I don’t like pads, and share my own experience switching to the Diva Cup for menstruation.
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