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Tips For Breastfeeding An Adopted Baby
You may be surprised to learn that mothers of adopted newborns and infants can breastfeed, and the children will potentially benefit from the experience in much the same way as children breastfeeding with their biological mother. However, for mothers who are adopting, the desire to breastfeed comes with many additional challenges they will need to […]
What is Shatavari Root?
When looking for potential health benefits of supplements and traditional plant medicines, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with the lingo. After all, many of these words come from languages that have little to do with English. For people intimidated by the unfamiliarity of it all, it’s important to get to know these plants individually. Beneath […]
3 Shatavari Benefits Evaluated By Science
The modern world has a curious relationship with the medicines of antiquity. Many Westerners want to learn from ancient health traditions but feel that they have no personal attachment to this exotic way of life. One might imagine an ancient bearded practitioner of Indian Ayurveda, radiating with a light of inner vitality. But for an […]
5 Surprising Benefits of Nettle Leaf Tea
If you’ve ever had an unplanned meeting with the nettle plant you’d probably remember it and do your best to avoid it in the future. The stinging nettle gets its name from the plant’s leaves and stem, which are lined with fine prickly hairs that release a mild venom when they come in contact with […]
Blessed Thistle Breastfeeding Benefits
Breastfeeding is the natural and preferred way to provide nourishment to your baby according to most healthcare professionals. But it isn’t always easy. There are a variety of factors that can lead to a slowed supply of milk, and blessed thistle breastfeeding supplements may be the answer to your nursing needs. Learn more in this […]
Fenugreek Breastfeeding: Support Your Milk Supply
Whether you’ve done it before, or you’re a brand new mom attempting it for the first time, breastfeeding can be hard. Add a low milk supply to the mix, and it’s enough to send an already tired and hormonal mama right off the ledge! Low milk supply is one of the main reasons why breastfeeding […]
Shatavari Herb for New and Expecting Mothers
Shatavari herb is a famous Ayurvedic medicine with a reputation for its potential benefits for women of all ages. While older women may find shatavari useful, especially during menopause, it has been most well known as a reproductive tonic for generations. (more…)