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Sleep Training: The Myths and Facts
Sleep training is a hotly debated topic. Advocates and opponents have set up camps on two opposing sides of the sleep training divide with seemingly no middle ground. Proponents of sleep training argue that it does not harm the child and has benefits for the child and family. Opponents say that “cry-it-out” techniques are cruel…
Finding Relief From Pelvic Pain
The following is part 1 in a three-part series onfinding relief from pelvic pain through physical therapy, yoga, and other complementary therapies.Question from Kate, a mother of two boys, ages 5 and 7:”I have pelvic pain due to a non-relaxing pelvic floor. I cannot even sit down without pain. I am already doing pelvic physical therapy and have had multiple therapies (see below). What can yoga do to help me find relief …
The Forgoing Facebook Experiment
Confession: I have 738 Facebook friends. In reality, I would only actually call up a handful of them to go to lunch with or to talk to while I’m making a long drive. I only talk to a couple dozen of them in person on a regular basis. And I sure as heck do not care that that one girl I met in college who friend requested me 5 minutes after we introduced ourselves is “going to work…then having a grilled chicken salad for lunch YUM! xoxo”. Maybe this seems rude, but I don’t expect them to care about what I’m doing every second of the day either!
Australia Leads the Way on Laws Regulating Tobacco Packaging
If you ask your older parents or grandparents about attitudes towards smoking in their generation, theyll probably say that everyone did it and that it was even seen as glamorous. Tobacco has played an influential role in societies all over the world for centuries now, serving as a social activity, stress relief, or just something cool to do.
Jojoba Oil During Pregnancy
Pregnancy brings plenty of changes to a woman’s life, from the welcome anticipation of becoming a mother to the sometimes not-so-welcome world of pregnancy aches, pains and irritations, like weight gain, stretch marks and unexpected acne. Jojoba oil is a natural product that many alternative-medicine product manufacturers claim can alleviate or even prevent some of these problems. While jojoba oil isn’t linked to any known risks during pregnancy, health professionals contend that using the oil isn’t as effective as many people believe. Speak to your obstetrician first before using jojoba oil for any reason while you are pregnant.