…Standard advice usually tells us to avoid too much supplemental preformed vitamin A during pregnancy because it’s linked to birth defects16. While this is true, it’s a critical nutrient for…
Fertility—Why Holistic is Better
Holistic: relating to or concerned with complete systems rather than with individual parts. Prior to the birth of my son I embarked on a year long journey to improve my…
Thyroid Disease After Pregnancy: Fatigue in the Fourth Trimester
…first year after the birth of your baby. But it can also occur after a miscarriage or an abortion, something I’ve observed in many of my patients. The condition can…
Postpartum Fatigue or Thyroid Disease?
…thyroid disease after giving birth. But most doctors view this as a “minor inconvenience” and “transient” so it shouldn’t be taken too seriously. Except that conventional medicine fails to recognize…
Are You Considering Probiotics for Your Baby?
While in your womb your baby’s gut is sterile, meaning there is no bacteria populating their gut. It is during vaginal birth that your baby is exposed to the first…
The Autoimmune Hormone Connection
…will develop an autoimmune thyroid condition after giving birth. Other autoimmune disease can also be triggered by childbirth, but thyroid disease is by far the most common. Why is childbirth…
Intuitive Biohacking: Ditching Perfectionism and Listening to Your Body in Pregnancy | Aggie Lal
…days What it means to reclaim power in your birth plan—without judgment Why rest, softness, and slowing down might be the most radical form of self-care You’ll Walk Away From…
Bacterial Vaginosis Causes, Symptoms & 5 Natural Treatments
…other infections. In a small 2003 study9 it was found that the use of hydrogen peroxide decreased odor and eliminated signs and symptoms of BV. However, in a randomized10 control…
Why Orgasms Are Good For Women + How to Improve Your Libido
…Fourth Trimester, definitely listen to my interview on the Birthful Podcast. In this interview I explain the specific needs of women after childbirth and the importance of orgasms as part…