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The Raw Diet: One Year Later…

May 24, 2010
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In early 2009, I became aware of the raw diet and whole-heartedly integrated that philosophy into my family’s lifestyle.  A lot of what I read resonated with me and the more I tried the raw diet, the more I craved it.  For about one month, I was hard core — drinking cold-pressed vegetable and fruit juices; eating lots of [...]

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Versatile Maternity Wear: 1 Lovely Piece Worn More Than 8 Ways!

April 14, 2010
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I love having just a few things that have lots of flexibility.  I also love soft, durable, practical fabrics.  My life is so crazy that I need to simplify whenever possible.  SO, I fell in love with a piece of clothing by Angel Rox. Last year, I was staring at the picture below (which was [...]

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Planning on Breastfeeding?

March 10, 2010
Breastfeeding

As of the date of this write-up, I have nursed two children over the past 2.5 years (and am currently nursing my 10 week old daughter!).  In hindsight, the products that I found to be basic essentials for my successful breastfeeding experience may be found at the links below: Breastfeeding Mothers: My Must-Have Top! Essentials [...]

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Natural Childbirth: My Personal Experience

March 9, 2010
Shoulder Stand (Sarvangasana)

As I write this, my youngest daughter is 10 weeks old.  Although I had already experienced childbirth about 2.5 years ago with my oldest daughter (and first child), I was very insecure with the delivery of my second daughter.  I was insecure about whether I would recognize the contractions and know when to head towards [...]

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Greens, Soy, BPA and Epigenetics?

March 5, 2010
Folate May Block BPA Damage!

BPA, commonly found in plastics, is a potent hormone disruptor that is increasingly linked to health effects like brain and behavior changes, cancer, and reproductive system damages (Click on Plastics to read more.).  Furthermore, the CDC estimates that right now BPA is in the bodies of 93 percent of Americans, with higher levels in teens [...]

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Epigenetics?

December 21, 2009
Epigenetics and Genetics

Epigenetics is a relatively new field of science that is discovering that what happens in the womb can influence which genes are turned on and off.  What you eat, breathe, and even feel can affect the long-term health of your child…  you decide how your child’s genes are expressed, even as early as conception. Did [...]

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Second Pregnancy in 2009: Helpful Books

December 16, 2009
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As I write this, I am 9 months pregnant and due any second!  During this pregnancy, I have been able to reassess products and reference books that were helpful during my first pregnancy, as well as discover new products and books that I incorporated during my second pregnancy.  I wouldn’t replace any of the recommendations from [...]

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Preparing for Baby #1

December 9, 2009
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Based on my experience with my first child — and building on the Shopping List for Essentials for My Pregnancy – below are additional products that would have helped me prepare for my first child. Preparing for Baby’s Arrival 1) Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child provided a good understanding of, and good guidance on, baby sleep [...]

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Surprising Health Suggestions For Pregnancy

December 9, 2009
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Green Leafy Vegetables and Soy.  We all knew that green leafy vegetables and organic, non-genetically modified soy was good for us but researchers at Duke University have found that folate and genistein completely block BPA damage, even in the face of significant exposure.  Click on Dr. Greene to read more. Salt. Use iodized salt, especially [...]

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First Pregnancy in 2007

December 9, 2009
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Based on my first pregnancy in 2007, below are the products that helped me during the pregnancy. Prenatal Vitamins New Chapter Perfect Prenatal Vitamins. It didn’t occur to me to get ORGANIC vitamins until I read an interview of Gwyneth Paltrow and she commented on how great these vitamins are and that she took them [...]

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