by Jessica | Jul 6, 2019 | Blog, diet, men's health, pain, postpartum, pregnancy, recipes, self care, women's health
What is blood tonification and why would I do it? Tonify is another way to say supplement, support, or nourish. Blood loss can be obvious, like from an injury, surgery, or giving birth, or more subtle, like from menstruation, or simply having a constitution that tends...
by Jessica | Mar 20, 2015 | acupuncture, Blog, exercise, men's health, pregnancy, running, self care, techniques, women's health
Homework for Healthy Feet Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition wherein the fascial tissue of the underside of the foot becomes inflamed and loses elasticity. It is seen often in athletes and those with occupations which keep them on their feet: runners, dancers,...
by Jessica | May 2, 2014 | Blog, chidren's health, postpartum, pregnancy, research, self care, women's health
Pregnancy 101 New to childbearing? Here are some quick tips and advice to help guide you on your journey. Breast pumps: invest in a good pump if you plan on doing this with any frequency. Older pumps can have a different “sucking” motion that isn’t...
by Jessica | Oct 28, 2010 | Blog, diet, pain, pregnancy, self care, sleep, women's health, yoga
Strategies for Sleep Success As you move through the weeks of pregnancy, you are likely to find yourself suffering from insomnia. While it’s true that soon you will be waking up with your baby throughout the night, it’s nice to get sleep while you still...
by Jessica | May 17, 2010 | pregnancy, research, women's health, yoga
How to Beat the Baby Blues Depression during pregnancy and in the postpartum period occurs quite frequently. During pregnancy, a woman’s hormones are in a very different state of balance, with about 100 times the estrogen and 10 times the progesterone of a...
