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06 Jul

Diet and Pregnancy – Alimentación y embarazo

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British researchers studying mice found that a pregnant mother’s diet may interact with the genes her unborn baby inherits and influence the type or severity of birth defects such as congenital heart disease and cleft palate. “These are very important findings as we have been able to show for the first time that gene-environment interactions can affect development of the embryo in the womb,” said Jamie Bentham of the Wellcome Trust Center for Human Genetics at the Oxford University, who led the study. “We know that poor diet and defective genes can both affect development, but here we have seen the two combine to cause a much greater risk of developing health problems and more severe problems. We are excited by this as it suggests that congenital heart defects may be preventable by measures such as altering maternal diet,” he said in a statement about the findings. Not surprising: Mother and child share the same blood during pregnancy. Mothers who smoke have asthmatic children. Mothers who abuse diet have unhealthy children.

30 May

Guidelines for Weight during Pregnancy

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Guidelines for Pregnancy Weight-gain video This interesting video offers information on new guidelines for weight gain. The important thing to stress is not only the numbers but how to gain or lose healthy weight. Beneficial fats and protein sources such as whole soy, grains, vegetables, nuts, seeds, goat dairy, and seaweeds are important for preventing illness for mother and child. Did you know that mothers who smoke more often give birth to asthmatic children?

13 Feb

Ayurvedic Pregnancy and Baby Care

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Ayurveda, the classical natural health care system from India teaches that pregnancy is sacred and must be carefully planned and prepared. As plants reproduce from healthy seeds, so should we nurture our seed with a wise lifestyle and with wisdom and kindness for others. Here is simple advice from Ayurveda for pregnancy. Stress a sattvic diet, which means: Eat pure, easily digested foods that nourish the dhatus (tissues) of mother and the unborn child. In India that includes milk, rice, wheat, and ghee. If you are allergic to phlegm-producing foods, stress sweet fruits especially berries and cherries. Consume a large variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, also whole grains and whole soy foods. Apple, Mango and Peach Chutneys help balance cravings. For morning sickness have warm ginger tea. Balance your mind and emotions with: Daily light massage with almond oil eases tension and helps prevent fatigue; Listen to relaxing music and do quiet, deep yogic breathing. Have daily private time to enhance the love between mother and unborn child.

08 Oct

Ashwagandha a wonderful tonic

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How can you have better energy, mental clarity, and less chronic pain? First cleanse acids and impurities from body and mind then fortify vitality with herbal tonics. Bitter detoxifying herbs such as dandelion or East Indian neem capsules are best used during morning hours because bitter herbs are often laxative and diuretic. Use them regularly until body odors, dark urine, constipation or skin blemishes are gone. Then fortify energy with a tonic. Ashwagandha an adaptogen, a root that works as an excellent tonic that nourishes and rejuvenates the nervous system. Ashwagandha for energy, chronic pain, immunity and sexuality: http://www.absorbyourhealth.com/product/ashwagandha/?ref=4041

17 May

Herbs and Acupressure for Pregnancy

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Select herbs, foods, and special acupressure point massage can ease discomforts and help to insure a safe, healthy pregnancy and speedy delivery. Before becoming pregnant, I advise my clients to take out a year to increase vitality, prepare husband/lover/family, and create a room for the baby. It’s better to first enhance emotional balance and endurance, then get pregnant. Carrying baby to full term requires strong muscles, healthy blood and vitality.