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Posted: September 12, 2017 ...by Manda
The Fifth Vital Sign: Fertility Tracking as a Window to Health “Behind every wise woman are many other wise women,” is the motto of Justisse Healthworks for Women and Justisse College. The impetus for Geraldine Matus to found this system and network for women began 39 years ago after having an adverse reaction to the...Read More »Read More
Posted: September 12, 2017 ...by Manda
If you have previously used hormonal birth control—and, who hasn’t these days—you will most likely need help recovering your optimal health, ideally before pregnancy. Hormonal birth control can deplete the body of key nutrients, including thyroid hormones and zinc, which are both crucial for reproductive health. “There is evidence that the longer a woman is...Read More »Read More
Posted: September 11, 2017 ...by Manda
Every year around early summer, I begin to despair about my garden. Either the sun or rain has beat down on it for days on end. The birds and squirrels have dug up my seeds. My tiny seedlings aren’t growing. My bigger plants are full of bug nibbles. Yet every late summer and fall, we...Read More »Read More
Posted: August 5, 2017 ...by Manda
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Posted: June 30, 2017 ...by Manda
Greening Your Red, White, and Blue Fireworks are arguably the best part of July 4th. No matter how old you get, they’re always fascinating to watch. Cookouts and seeing friends and family are also awesome. But how eco-friendly are 4th of July celebrations, really? Here’s how to put some more green in your red, white...Read More »Read More
Posted: June 7, 2017 ...by Laura
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Posted: June 4, 2017 ...by Laura
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Posted: May 10, 2017 ...by Manda
Mama (& Papa) Brain: Better Than Ever Pregnancy Brain, Momnesia, Porridge Brain…. they are all terms that you understand all too well if you are pregnant and reading this book now. That mushy feeling and all the underlying emotions that seem to go along with it in pregnancy are real and they serve a good...Read More »Read More
Posted: February 14, 2017 ...by Manda
It’s gross: we add some of the most researched toxins to our personal lubricants including known irritants, cancer-causers, and even an ingredient in anti-freeze. None of these ingredients help the health of a woman and some can significantly harm fertility or make a woman more susceptible to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). In particular watch...Read More »Read More
Posted: January 30, 2017 ...by Laura
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