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BPA and Phthalates in The News
Sun, 30 Nov 2008 21:06:33 -0800Phthalates Phthalates are plasticizers that are found in many common household items such as shower curtains and mattresses. Phthalates are linked to many health concerns including reproductive complications and cancer. The most disturbing use of phthalates is in baby’s and children’s toys. You know the one, that soft toy that your baby is [...]Fertility and Infertility News, November 26 2008
Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:24:15 -0800Does acupuncture help boost fertility? Jennifer Aniston thinks so (and we do too). According to Kiddicare.com: “Hollywood actress Jennifer Aniston has reportedly turned to acupuncture in a bid to improve her chances of conceiving, according to new celebrity rumours. Acupuncture is said to stimulate the energy pathways of the body using very fine needles and [...]How to Have a Healthy Thanksgiving
Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:49:42 -0800Gratitude is a dish best served daily but as for the rest of Thanksgiving fare, it is a great thing that the holiday only comes once a year or we would all be obese. Baked goods, fried foods, sugar and fat. We gather around and eat until our pants pop. Would you [...]Forward Facing Strollers Stress Babies
Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:19:33 -0800A recent study confirms what those of use who practice intuitive and attachment parenting already know; forward facing strollers stress babies and inhibits their social and language development. It sometimes makes me wonder about the ability of mainstream culture to empathize at all with babies. According to the CNN report last Friday: ” The research [...]Doulas on The Today Show
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:00:07 -0800Doulas are an absolutely wonderful addition to the modern, medical birthing environment. They are proven to reduce a number of unnecessary interventions, including cesarean. They offer emotional support and in many instances, doulas will gently remind a woman who is being coerced into unnecessary procedures about her original intentions and birth plan. [...]Sexuality and Spirit in the News, November 20
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:56:52 -0800Getting back to basics can be helpful for some couples and sometimes looking at our animal friends and their habits can offer some insight on what we should or should not be doing in the bedroom. Check out Of mice and men: 10 sex lessons from the wild for some cute insight as [...]The Motrin Mom Videos
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:16:59 -0800For those of you who are not aware of the controversy, Motrin put out an online “ad” which in all likelihood was simply a publicity stunt, which basically mocked babywearing. The ad would appeal to more mainstream parents who have a preference for strollers and a more detached parenting styles, but feel compelled to [...]Circumcision In The News
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:36:09 -0800Of all the choices that parents can make surrounding birthing options, none is more permanent or devastating than routine infant circumcision which is usually done for cultural, cosmetic or religious reasons. It is permanent, mutilates your helpless little boy, is a human rights violation, is not the parent’s choice (unless you think it is [...]Homebirth in the News
Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:18:35 -0800Generally speaking, when homebirth is covered in the media, it is usually with a condescending attitude or outright horror at the “risks” that women take for a homebirth. As many of us now know, that is nonsense and it appears that the trend of homebirth for well screened, low risk women is on [...]International Babywearing Week, Nov. 12-18, 2008
Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:32:23 -0800Babywearing International, Inc. has joined forces with the premiere babywearing resource on the web, www.TheBabyWearer.com to jointly present Celebrate Babywearing: International Babywearing Week 2008! Visit http://babywearinginternational.org for Award Nominations (general awards nominations closed on Nov 7 but there are still some top award nominations still active) Children’s coloring contest Local groups and activitiesPhthalates in Utero Cause Genital Defects in Boys
Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:12:46 -0800Here is one more reason to watch what you put on your skin during pregnancy. A new animal study has found that phthalate exposure in utero increases the likelihood of a genital defect in baby boys. The genital defect, called hypospadias, occurs when the baby boy’s urethra exits the underside of the [...]Truth About the Flu Vaccine
Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:54:06 -0800It is that time of year again and we are bombarded everywhere we go with the message “not to forget to get the flu vaccine“. First of all we have to recognize that any group that has the marketing power to advertise so extensively must have some seriously financial gain to be had. Even [...]Going Green Starts at Home
Mon, 10 Nov 2008 01:55:16 -0800Did you know that the EPA not only considers indoor air to be much more polluted than outdoor air, but it is one of the top 5 human health concerns? It is no wonder when you consider that most homes contain toxin soaked carpeting, formaldehyde soaked particleboard, toxic household cleaning supplies, PVC, offgassing, dry cleaning, [...]Institutionalized Sex
Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:27:22 -0700Please check out this brilliant post over at Ilithyia Inspired. It is a wonderfully written satire piece about how something as normal and natural as making love would change if it was relegated to the same ridiculous rules and fearmongering that modern day childbirth has suffered. Absolutely wonderful - a must read. http://www.ilithyiainspired.com/2008/10/birth-sex-risk.htmlTantra for Shameless Intimacy
Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:57:02 -0700“Courting the disapproval of society, Tantra bashes down boundaries, barriers and taboos, prescribing “forbidden acts”, opening windows to spiritual independence, creating opportunities for grasping the moment, shoving you along the “short path” to ultimate peace, the indescribable experience of subtle clear light.” Healing-tao.co.uk What is Tantra and how can it help you overcome feelings of [...]Video: Tantric Breathing for Sex
Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:08 -0700Can breathing techniques improve your love life? Absolutely. This video briefly explains how modern “high chest” breathing actually inhibits the sexual experience. Deeper belly breathing will do a much better job of oxygenating your body which in turn will oxygenate the blood flowing to your genitals and the rest of your erogenous zones. [...]Feng Shui Your Bedroom
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 20:53:25 -0700“…only a few [bedrooms] are considered good feng shui bedrooms and actually conducive to a balanced and vibrant flow of love and sexual energy. The bedroom tends to be one of the most overlooked rooms in the house, while it actually is the most important room, feng shui-wise.” Rodika Tchi - About .com Author: Advice Diva What [...]Video: Food for Better Sex
Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:11 -0700Can your diet improve your sexual health? Of course it can! Don’t listen to prescription happy doctors who believe that pills are the only way to a “better” sex life. That is nonsense. Nutrition can clearly impact your overall health, and sexual health is an excellent barometer for a persons general [...]Mindfulness During Lovemaking
Sun, 13 Apr 2008 22:00:17 -0700“Being stuck in the past-future shuffle in the bedroom robs you of your full presence to be with your partner (or with yourself). During foreplay, you may be thinking about the laundry that needs to get done or the report that’s due for work. Meanwhile, with your mind in those places, you lose the opportunity [...]A Tantric Perspective on Lasting Longer
Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:56:57 -0700“For thousands of years Buddhist and Yogic practitioners have used tantric sex to enter alternate mind states and reach infinite bliss. It also helps to control orgasm and make sex last longer, conveniently. Though tantric sex has many facets, the technique that’s most useful in orgasm control is Ajna Chakra Focus. The ajna chakra is [...]
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