The cesarean rate for diagnosed breech presentations rose from 12% in 1970 to more than 95% today. A fetus that is in a breech position has it s head at the top of the uterus instead of down against the cervix, this can create complications during delivery. For women who are planning on having a … Continued
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During the hot weather, we automatically reach for an iced cold drink to cool us down and quench our thirst. But is it the best thing for us? Drinking iced cold fluids only lowers the body temperature temporarily. The stomach then has to work twice as hard to produce enough heat for digestion making you … Continued
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Textures are always interesting to experience. I am not thinking so much about the textures you feel on the skin of the body but those in your mouth. Recently I have heard a lot about Chia seeds. It is a texture that I enjoy! It brings back memories of being a kid and eating Jello. … Continued
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Chinese Medicine emphasizes the benefits of living in harmony with our environment and its cycles. Winter with its coldness and increased darkness encourages us to go inward, slow down, to give ourselves time to reflect and replenish our energy and conserve our strength. ‘TIS THE SEASON: Winter is commonly a time of colds and … Continued
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