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prince flu
It’s unfortunate that, according to reports, Prince had been suffering from the flu for several weeks and was hospitalized briefly…
sex and menopause
When thinking of sex and menopause we must remember that our bodies are a stew of hormones and chemicals and…
autism deniro
The so-called brain behind this baseless documentary is a British doctor named Andrew Wakefield. In addition to falsely claiming that…
folic acid and pregnancy
The reason you hear so much about folic acid and pregnancy is because this B vitamin protects against a group…
benefits of breastfeeding
Everyone thinks that the body is able to naturally prepare for breastfeeding. But for infants born prematurely or who are ill…
Way back in the dark ages in 2014, when I sent my publisher the manuscript for my survival guide to…
tailbone pain
Many women with current or previous tailbone pain are concerned about whether subsequent pregnancies will cause their pain to worsen or to return.…
does my toddler need a nap
Why does my toddler need a nap? Most 2- to 3-year-olds need 12 to 13 hours of sleep a day --…
talking to your boss
Talking to your boss, male or female, about anything to do with your body, let alone your breasts, is awkward…
high fiber diet
A high fiber diet which is a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains during adolescence and young adulthood…
diet and health
Unfortunately, in the last half century, the human race in general has lost its way when it comes to preventing…
breastfeeding
Forty-nine states and DC have laws that allow permit breastfeeding a baby in any public or private place (come ON, Idaho!).
war on cancer
The first time finding a cure for cancer ever showed up on the presidential radar (the start of the war…
ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis is a form of lifelong inflammatory bowel disease. The condition causes chronic inflammation in the lining of the digestive…
breastmilk
You know what’s stressful? Planning to pump breastmilk at work while your baby is in the care of someone else.