Before we dive into a discussion of epidural analgesia I'd like to clarify my intention in writing this series in light of some of the comments on previous articles.
The purpose of this series on natural childbirth is to demonstrate that homebirth is as safe - if not safer - than hospital birth for low risk pregnancies, and that medical interventions commonly used in hospital births such as epidurals, induction with synthetic oxytocin and cesarean sections have ...
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Darlene was one of the most authentic and inspiring people I've ever met, and our relationship truly transformed my life.
I first learned about her when I read her book, Finding Joy in the Heart of Pain (now called Turning Suffering Inside Out).
This was at a time in my life when I was still struggling enormously with chronic illness and pain, and reading her book was like a drink of cold water in ...
Note: This is the fifth article in an ongoing series. If you haven't read the first four, I recommend doing that before continuing:
Chinese Medicine Demystified (Part I): A Case of Mistaken Identity
Chinese Medicine Demystified (Part II): Origins of the Energy Meridian Myth
Chinese Medicine Demystified (Part III): The "Energy Meridian" Model Debunked
Chinese Medicine Demystified (Part IV): How Acupuncture Works
Chinese Medicine Demystified (Part V): A Closer Look At How Acupuncture Relieves Pain
Chinese Medicine Demystified (Part VI): 5 ...
Note: This is the fourth article in an ongoing series. Make sure to read the previous articles before reading this one, and check out the next articles in the series afterwards.
Chinese Medicine Demystified (Part I): A Case of Mistaken Identity
Chinese Medicine Demystified (Part II): Origins of the Energy Meridian Myth
Chinese Medicine Demystified (Part III): The "Energy Meridian" Model Debunked
Chinese Medicine Demystified (Part IV): How Acupuncture Works
Chinese Medicine Demystified (Part V): A Closer Look At How ...
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