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 | May 2, 2014 | Blog, chidren's health, postpartum, research, self care, women's health
I pumped! What now? What are the LLLI (La Leche League International) guidelines for storing my pumped milk? Your milk is a living substance so precious some call it “white blood.” It is essential to store your expressed (pumped) milk properly to maximize...
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...
