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at Radical MilkRachael Dehe provides lactation counseling and expert feeding advice for breastfeeding, bottle feeding, combination breastfeeding or pumping parents, as well as support services for parents-to-be. She is dedicated to providing families with the support and guidance they need to grow and thrive as they navigate their feeding journeys. She uses her wealth of knowledge and experience to provide personalized care tailored to a family’s unique needs, using a combination of the latest evidence-based care techniques and her expertise to create a personalized plan that works for everyone. Here she talks to The Natural Parent magazine about the…
Simple strategies to enjoy the season without the post-holiday hassleThe holiday season brings joy, camaraderie and delightful feasting — but it can also bring bloating, slow digestion and discomfort. This has been something many of my clients complain about every year and I’m here to help! If you’re worried about how your gut will fare during the holidays, don’t worry! This Holiday Gut Health Toolkit offers simple, lesser-known strategies to keep your digestion running smoothly so you can fully enjoy the season without regrets.1. Start with Digestive BittersI know, I know, just the sound of the word sends people running!…
Researchers at the Karolinska Institutet and the University of Gothenburg have identified two types of metabolically related fatty liver disease – a liver-specific type and a systemic type that affects other organs and tissues. The discovery could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment of this growing group of patients. Two studies are published in sequence Nature Medicine. Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatary liver disease (MASLD) is characterized by excessive accumulation of fat in the liver, which can lead to severe liver damage such as cirrhosis and liver cancer. MASLD is caused by overweight and obesity and is a significant and growing burden…
What is hormone replacement therapy (HRT)? Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women is a treatment that supplements or replaces decreased hormone levels. Typically, HRT is given to manage menopausal symptoms such as vaginal dryness, hot flashes, decreased sex drive and mood swings. Doctors prescribe HRT for menopause to replenish estrogen levels, which can reduce symptoms and provide relief. Progesterone’s role in HRT is mainly to protect the lining of the uterus from growing too much. What does hormone replacement therapy do? Hormone replacement therapy replaces the ovarian hormones that naturally decline during menopause. A common treatment for menopause is usually…
Don’t you hate that dry skin and wrinkles around the mouth? Why is this happening anyway? As we age, our skin naturally changes. For many of us, these changes appear most noticeably around the mouth. Wrinkles, dryness and sagging can make this delicate area look older than we’d like. This is a common struggle, and while you can’t turn back the clock, you can make some changes in your daily routine to slow the change and help this area look and feel better. Dry skin and wrinkles around the mouth: Why it happens The skin around the mouth is naturally…
Written by Amruta Bavadekar, M. Sivakami As the global community celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (1995), which marked a pivotal moment in advancing women’s rights worldwide, the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) ( November 25 – December 10) serves as a reminder of the persistent challenges women face in achieving of equality and justice. The 2024 theme, #NoExcuse, calls for a firm stand against all forms of violence and accountability for perpetrators (UN Women, 2024). However, obstetric violence (OBV) a form of maltreatment during childbirth remains largely…
Three clinical trials led by researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have demonstrated significant positive results from new triple therapies in the treatment of relapsed or refractory and newly diagnosed leukemias. The results were presented at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) 66th Annual Meeting and Exposition. More information on all of MD Anderson’s ASH Annual Meeting content can be found at MDAnderson.org/ASH. Study demonstrates robust overall responses with triple regimen including novel menin inhibitor (Abstract 216) Combining the menin inhibitor, revumenib, with the hypomethylating agent, ASTX727, and venetoclax achieved an overall response rate of 82%…
Meet Analise. Analise has a full life: a loving family, supportive friends, a meaningful career, financial stability, and optimistic plans for the future. However, this year, as the weather gets cooler and the days get shorter, Analise finds herself tired, craving sweets, and feeling dread. For Analise, the changes in her mood come as a surprise. Initially, Analise attributes her feelings to stressors in her life—having an energetic toddler, increased pressure at work, less time for sleep or exercise, and new family expectations around a holiday gathering. She copes by pushing herself through social events, relying on several glasses of…
0 flares Filament.io Made with Flare More Information”> 0 flares x Photo by Felicia Buitenwerf on Unsplash I hosted a podcast called Health Matters where I interviewed leading health experts. Renee Wiggins, RDN. LD. has coached, trained and changed lives in the health and wellness industry for over 30 years. She strongly believes in and encourages an authentic, healthy lifestyle. Renee specializes in designing customized lifestyle programs that are tailored to clients’ needs, goals and habits. What are affirmations? “Affirmations, sayings, are words that will help you get through the day. “When…
The World Health Organization (WHO) drew attention in May to a sharp increase in the number of sexually transmitted infections (STDs) in many parts of the worldwith more than one million new cases being recorded daily. The problem has been deemed particularly acute in the US, which has one of the highest prevalences of STDs in the developed world. Since 2000, chlamydia cases have doubled and gonorrhea cases have increased by 40% in the same time period. Most amazingly, syphilis cases increased by 400%. These incidents were largely recorded among young people aged 20 to 34. The rise of dating…