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Blog: Eggs from The Nest

Acupuncture treats pregnancy-related edema

August 9th, 2010

Suffering from swollen ankles and feet?  This condition, known as edema, occurs when excess fluids collect in the tissues and is common in pregnancy especially after the 5th month.

Edema can be triggered by the increase in blood volume associated with pregnancy, excess sodium in the diet, a lack of potassium in diet, standing too long, summer…

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Baby food and Chinese Medicine

August 4th, 2010

Starting on solid food is one of the most important moments in your child’s development. Below are five simple rules to guide you through:

1)  Signs of readiness: Listen to your children’s cues.  Babies should begin simple solids/tastes when they show interest by grabbing food off mom and dad’s plates, have lost their tongue…

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Breast milk is best milk

July 28th, 2010

Feeding our children is at the core of mothering. From the time of conception, it is our responsibility to provide a rich, nurturing environment that is safe for a developing fetus.

After birth, our breast milk provides the perfect food for our rapidly growing babies. Breast milk supports immunity, wards off infection, and builds strong babies…

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The benefits of placenta pills

July 1st, 2010

There was a lot of uproar when celebrity Matthew McConaughey announced that he and his partner were going to save his son’s placenta and plant it under a fruit tree, a tradition in indigenous tribes to enrich the soil and create a sacred space.  When the media got word of the couple’s choice, the blogosphere…

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