Trust your baby, trust yourself. ~ Teresa Pitman, La Leche League Help with breastfeeding is one of the most frequent reasons I see newborns. I get referrals from midwives, doulas and lactation consultants, including the International Breastfeeding Centre. When I assess an infant, I look for physical strains that might be inhibiting breastfeeding or creating ...
Archives for March 2016
The Shoes You Choose
You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. ~ Dr. Seuss Feet are your foundation; their health impacts your whole body. The shoes you choose make a big difference. What should you look for on your next shoe shopping mission? A lightweight, flexible sole. Your feet need to be adaptable and mobile. ...
The Cortisol Curve — Balancing Tactics
You can’t keep withdrawing from your adrenal bank account without putting more funds in, with sleep and other healthy-lifestyle habits. You’ll go bankrupt. ~ Filomena Trindade, MD Hormones are a hot topic in my office. Different life situations and stages can create different challenges but we're all affected by hormones. They regulate our physiology and ...
Can Osteopathy Help with a Natural Birth?
I'm pregnant and planning a natural birth. Can osteopathy help? Osteopaths have been assisting women during pregnancy and birth since the beginning of the profession. The goals of osteopathic care are to improve function, decrease pain, optimize fetal position and reduce the need for interventions. For my thesis, I conducted a small research study: The Effect ...
Is Your Body Trying to Tell You Something?
A symptom is a message from the body – if you simply put on a band aid, it will get louder. ~ Dr Shawna Darou In Your Health History - It's All Relevant, I explained the importance of completing a thorough medical history form when visiting your healthcare professional. But sometimes it's difficult because we've been ignoring our symptoms. Or we've suppressed ...