Posts in Health
Period Tracker Apps: Why and Which One?

Everyone’s favorite question in a doctor’s visit, “what is the day of your last period?” Might seem like a random inquiry to some, but knowing where you are in your cycle is a very significant diagnosing tool. So, what cycle day are you on? If you don’t know the answer to that question, then you should consider tracking today.

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Combat 'Summer Heat' with Chrysanthemum Tea

Anytime there is a change of season, there is an alteration of immune function so boosting the immune system should always be top of mind. Therefore, herbal formulas that strengthen the essence and nourish the body are very important to have on hand as summer rushes in.

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Essential Tips From Lactation Specialist, Jessica Claire

We recently had the chance to sit down with International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Jessica Claire, from the Los Angeles Area. In addition to her private practice, Jessica teaches prenatal breastfeeding classes at The Family Room and the Del Mar Birth Center, and also works as an inpatient, outpatient, and NICU Lactation Specialist at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. In our interview, Jessica gave us some great information about her field and some important questions for mothers-to-be to consider when looking for a lactation consultant.

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Period Headaches: Why We Get Them & What To Do With Them

A few days before a women’s period, there is a sharp decline in estrogen and progesterone. This abrupt hormonal shift can be the cause of these headaches and other PMS symptoms. There is also a strong correlation between estrogen and progesterone levels and serotonin levels in the brain.

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