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Postpartum Thyroiditis
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Hashimoto’s Autoimmune Thyroiditis: Fertility to Postpartum
Autoimmune thyroiditis, also known as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, affects over 20 million of Americans, the majority of which are women. Thyroid conditions have a direct impact on our fertility, pregnancy, birth…
3 Natural Ways to Heal After Vaginal Delivery
…experiencing any unwanted symptoms following the birth of your child, consider working with a physical therapist or a doctor that specializes in pelvic care. Natural Ways to Heal After Childbirth…
Autism Prevention with Prenatal Vitamins
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Benefits of Passionflower: How to Calm Anxiety
…studies on passionflower for anxiety are small but promising. For example, in one randomized control trial passionflower was as effective as anti-anxiety medication (though the authors suggested more extensive studies…
When Does Perimenopause Start and How Long Does It Last?
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18 Causes of Fatigue and How to Find More Energy
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Healthy Coffee? 5 Tips to Improve That Cup of Joe
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