Posts Tagged ‘healthy pregnancy’
My experience drinking celery juice daily
I know, I know. It’s so trendy right now to drink celery juice. Medical Medium probably should have invested in some celery stock (not to be confused with stalk). In this post, as you probably have guessed, I’ll go over how and why I started drinking it daily and my overall experience (the good and…
Read MoreWhat to Expect if You’re Expecting at: Kaiser Oakland
Last week, I gave the low down on some of the intricacies of Alta Bates in Berkeley. I went over some of the ins and outs of what to expect if you’re planning to have your baby there. To add to the three part series, today I’ll be going over some of the ins and…
Read MoreWhat to Expect if You’re Expecting at: Alta Bates in Berkeley
Fall is in full swing, and our practice is as busy as ever as we head into the holiday season. One question we’re asked often during initial consultations, and also throughout our clients’ pregnancies, are policies and procedures at the hospitals they’re planning to give birth at. To help those who may have some questions,…
Read MoreEssential oils during pregnancy, labor, and birth
I recently took a class all about essential oils (from a fellow doula!) and I learned a ton! I’ve been fascinated with EOs for a while now, but mostly to use them in place of things like toxic cleaning supplies, medicines, etc. So, naturally, as a birth doula I also got curious about the use…
Read Morethe truth about detoxing/cleansing
The 4 biggest myths about detoxing & cleansing debunked Thanks to much of what we hear in the media, detoxing or cleansing has earned a reputation for being unhealthy and even unsafe. When you hear the word “detox” or “cleanse” do you immediately think of all-liquid diets, expensive supplements, and short-term deprivation for short-term gains?…
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