by Linda Leibl — Women in their 20s may have started having children, which often means dealing with stretch marks on the stomach. Stretch marks occur as a result of the tearing of collagen and elastic fibers during the rapid weight gain of pregnancy. It’s a good thing that during this particular time in our […]
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The psyche of infertility
September 7, 2012
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by Dr. Steven Cooner — Most of us would agree that the mind and body work together. The emotional and psychological factors/forces involved in infertility can be dealt with by talking with a health care professional or by using the body to help heal the mind and emotions and aid fertility. A healthy, peaceful mind […]
Secrets to diminish stretch marks
August 15, 2012
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by Jeannie Marcelino — In case you have not heard, our skin does not bounce back after it is been stretched dramatically due to pregnancy or extreme weight gain and loss. Stretched skin forms scars that appear purplish or even red, which eventually turn to silvery-white, veiny-looking lines, known as stretch marks. Stretch marks begin […]
Es-“scent”-ials for pregnancy
August 13, 2012
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by Marci Cagen — Aromatherapy is a safe, nurturing way to promote happiness and a sense of well-being, while also easing some of the discomforts of pregnancy. Although some precautions must be taken when choosing which scents to use, a number of essential oils are safe during pregnancy. Aromatherapy is a great way to bring […]
Amazing, regenerating emu oil
February 25, 2012
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by Julia Busch — The range of reported benefits from a food by-product — the oil obtained from the fat of the six-foot emu (a bird related to the ostrich) — seems miraculous. The oil quickly and deeply penetrates into the skin to diminish fine lines, reduce the appearance of age spots, lessen under-eye puffiness […]
February 3, 2013
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