Guest Writer - Kara Canga-Arguelles, LAc Acupuncture seems to be gaining popularity lately. We see it often recommended for pain and infertility, but many people don’t know that it’s a safe, gentle, and inexpensive way to help induce labor. As a … [Read more...] about Acupuncture for Labor Induction
Life Force
In Asian medicine the concept of life force is central to health and well-being. Life force is first summoned from our parents when we are conceived. We get our life from them. How we use our life force and nourish it though out our lives is up to … [Read more...] about Life Force
A Hidden Jewel
When I was in my early twenties Our Bodies Ourselves took the country by storm. There were groups of women forming for the purpose of learning about our bodies! We learned about all kinds of unimaginable things like sex, birth control, self exams … [Read more...] about A Hidden Jewel
Candida Imbalance
My Personal Story I was plagued with candida imbalance off and on for years. Having a baby can be stressful on body systems. I didn't have any obvious symptoms, other than fatigue. I kept going to my doctor and she had nothing to offer me. At the … [Read more...] about Candida Imbalance
Interviewing Practitioners
How do you make decisions when choosing a practitioner in the birth or alternative medicine communities? I suggest that you interview. Most practitioners are willing to spend 10 or 15 minutes on the phone answering some questions about how they … [Read more...] about Interviewing Practitioners