Here is a report of a link between consumption of antibiotic-laden chicken meat with increased risk of urinary bladder infections in women. Selecting naturally-raised chickens from local farmers: this reduces of antibiotic contamination, supports your local farmers, reduces carbon footprint, and supports more humane treatment of our food. 🙂
Women’s Health
Breastfeeding–Good for Your Baby, Good for You, too!
A new study indicates that women who breastfeed for 6 months have a reduced risk of obesity in the future. Do be sure to remain on your prenatal multi-vitamin/mineral supplement while breastfeeding. And drink lots of water! Good for you and good for your baby!!
More Vitamin D Information
While optimal Vitamin D levels are important, it is equally important that supplementation is monitored by your doctor. This article reviews some of the benefits (which we are hearing about a lot lately) as well as potential risks. PLEASE, be sure your doctor is monitoring your Vitamin D25OH levels if […]
Fertility Support
There is evidence that including healthy fats in your diet may increase the effectiveness of in vitro fertilization success. I would add that including healthy fats in your diet will likely improve your fertility and pregnancy regardless. Healthy fats include avocado, olive oil, coconut oil, and butter (from exclusively grass-fed […]
Thimerosal Limits Again Suspended
I am forwarding an announcement from the Washington State Dept. of Health which states it is again suspending thimerosal limits on the influenza vaccine. Just something to keep in mind as you make your vaccine decisions. State law on mercury limits temporarily suspended Secretary of Health Mary Selecky has again […]
Statin Use Linked with Diabetes
Dr. Michael Murray has recently published a report revealing that the use of statin medications in post-menopausal women increases the risk of developing diabetes. Read more here.
Pregnant? Quit smoking . . .
A link has now been reported between smoking during pregnancy and a deadly condition in newborns. Necrotizing enterocolitis is a condition which causes destruction of the lining of the intestines. Just another of many reasons to quit smoking. Read more here.
Hormone Therapy Considerations
This research recommends against the use of hormone therapy after menopause for the protection against dementia and osteoporosis. My approach is to determine each woman’s specific needs–often nutritional deficiencies, adrenal fatigue or other factors are contributing to menopausal symptoms.
Enhance Fertility with Sleep
This is a very interesting article on the benefits of stable sleep patterns for fertility. The study demonstrated that mice who maintained a constant sleep pattern were most likely to carry there pregnancies to term. The change in sleep patterns effected early pregnancy in particular. We do not know if […]
Birth Control and Hormone Replacement Considerations
This article summarizes great information regarding oral birth control (OBC) and hormone replacement therapy (HT). Please read this if you are considering using either hormone approach so that you may understand both the benefits and the risks of these treatments. Also know that there are many natural options available.
