Natural and Easy Approaches for Slowing Down Premature Aging and Wrinkles

It’s a fact of life that as we get older, we’ll see signs of aging in the skin. This is a normal part of life and includes fine lines and wrinkles, pigmentation and dark spots, sagging skin, thin skin, dry skin, and dull skin tone. This is because as we age, our skin loses elements that once made it look youthful (fat, collagen, and...

What is the difference between a postpartum doula and a baby nurse?

Ask any new parent and they’ll tell you that the postpartum period (aka “the fourth trimester”) can be a challenging time. You might luck out and have a really easy going baby who only cries when she needs to eat or has a wet diaper, falls asleep easily, and stays asleep at night for long stretches. Or, on the other hand, you may...

Abdominal Massage to Improve Fertility

Last month I talked about how castor oil packs can help with fertility and gynecological concerns. This month, I want to share another form of manual therapy that works well both on its own or with the castor oil pack. I first heard of abdominal massage or Mayan massage through a patient who had bad cramps with her period. She went to a...

Electroacupuncture for Pain and Infertility

Have you heard of electroacupuncture? It’s often also referred to as electrostimulation or estim for short. Electroacupuncture is a powerful modality for treating pain, infertility, and even women’s health. Electroacupuncture is similar to traditional acupuncture in that needles are inserted in specific points to activate specific...

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