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…
Intuitive Biohacking: Ditching Perfectionism and Listening to Your Body in Pregnancy | Aggie Lal
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Period Flu – What You Need to Know
…to give birth and to shed your uterine lining during your period. Prostaglandins are also responsible for period poops (yes, that uptick in bowel movements is real, and you aren’t…
Can gluten cause infertility?
…of infertility and pregnancy complications, possibly related to immune mediated mechanisms or nutrient deficiencies. This can result in miscarriages, higher rates of stillbirth, and problems with intrauterine growth. In fact,…
How to Increase Oxytocin Naturally
…contributes to overall health. As I shared before, oxytocin has a lot of benefits, including promoting a healthy mood, bonding, and aiding in childbirth. How Long Does Oxytocin Last? The…
12 Natural Treatments for Hyperthyroidism
…of wine and get some rest… Especially when women begin experiencing hyperthyroid symptoms after giving birth — a condition known as postpartum thyroiditis, their concerns are often met with skepticism….
Saffron and Depression: How This Natural Mood Booster Compares to Antidepressants
…anti-anxiety agent, with clinical studies showing real promise. In fact, multiple double-blind, randomized controlled trials (the gold standard in research) have compared saffron extract to medications like fluoxetine (Prozac) and…
Postpartum Thyroiditis
…much thyroid hormone, often develops 1-4 months after birth and is the main presenting condition in an estimated 20-40% of women. In some cases, this will be the only presenting…
How To Recover From A Hysterectomy
…most common surgical procedure that women undergo in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that almost 32% of women over the age of 50 have had…