Before we discuss how modern medical interventions like epidurals and synthetic oxytocin (Pitocin) can interfere with undisturbed birth, we need to understand the hormones of birth.
The natural regulation of hormone balance is an exceedingly sophisticated and complex process. And although we know the basics of how hormone regulation works, there is still much we don't understand.
I've argued against using supplemental hormones to as a first step in treating hormone imbalances for exactly this reason. Whenever we ...
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"The routine use of ultrasound in pregnancy is the biggest uncontrolled experiment in history."
Beverly Beech, birth activist
In the first article in this series on natural childbirth, I presented evidence that - contrary to popular belief - hospital birth is no safer than home birth.
I'd like to begin this next article by telling you what it is not. It is not a blanket condemnation of ultrasound, nor is it a judgment of women who choose routine ultrasound ...
I'd like to bring your attention to two recently published studies which highlight the dangers of antidepressant drugs and maintaining low cholesterol levels.
Low Serum Cholesterol May Be Associated With Suicide Attempt History
I've written before about the association of low cholesterol with aggressive and violent behavior as well as an increased risk of suicide. A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry adds weight to the already considerable body of evidence suggesting that low cholesterol ...
One of my favorite researchers, Chris Masterjohn, has just launched a new blog called "The Daily Lipid" where he writes about fats, cholesterol and health. Chris is pursuing a Ph.D. in Molecular and Cell Biology and is one of the most knowledgeable contemporary writers on cardiovascular health that I'm aware of. With his permission, I am cross-posting the first two articles on his blog - which you should definitely consider adding to your blogroll!
Statins ...
THS reader Roselle sent in this question:
Is vitamin/mineral supplementation truly beneficial before & during pregnancy for women with a healthy diet?
The first thing I'd like to emphasize is the importance of this question. Adequate maternal nutrition prior to conception and during pregnancy can protect the baby from diabetes, stroke, heart disease, kidney disease and memory loss later in life.
Intuitively, most mothers know that what they eat will have a significant impact on the developing fetus. ...
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