March 7, 2018

For all of us stress is inevitable, but how much stress is too much during pregnancy? What can we do to reduce stress during pregnancy? And why is stress reduction important when you are pregnant? Can mindfulness meditation help?Article At A Glance:Researchers found that high-stress levels during pregnancy in rats produce a hyperactive (HPA axis)

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February 26, 2018

Folate is critical for fertility and a successful pregnancy, especially if you have an MTHFR gene mutation (See “How the MTHFR gene mutation affects fertility and pregnancy” ). Supplementing folate is one of the most common recommendations for any woman seeking to have a child. Although supplementing folate can be beneficial, eating a diet rich

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February 22, 2018

When done with purpose, blood tests can give you insight into things that will help you improve your fertility and give you specific goals to work towards. For example, if you have low folate status or low iron, you can make changes in your life that improve your folate or iron levels. These changes will

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February 13, 2018

With each passing day, obesity is becoming a BIGGER problem all around the globe. Almost all of us are aware of the common health problems that come along with obesity. These include heart disease, stroke, type-II diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, cancer, migraines, mental illness and an overall decrease in quality of life. But,

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January 30, 2018

If you’ve read our blog “Why It’s Never Okay to Drink Alcohol while Pregnant, Seriously” you know that no level of alcohol is safe to consume during pregnancy. After knowing about how even small amounts of alcohol can negatively impact the health of an unborn child, you would think that drinking during pregnancy is a

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January 25, 2018

Let’s be real… Who doesn’t enjoy cuddling?  Harry Harlow and The Nature of LoveIn 1958, Harry Harlow performed a famous study he called “The nature of love” (1). Harlow wanted to know the role touch plays in the development. He studied infant Rhesus macaques during the first few years of life (Macaques are the monkey featured

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