Sitting up tall, take a deep breath. Feel your stomach inflate, lungs fill and rib cage expand. Hold it. Now, slowly exhale and relax. If you are feeling better than you were, you have just experienced one of the benefits of this simple practice....
Aromatherapy, a practice involving the therapeutic use of aromatic oils, is one of the most popular forms of complementary alternative medicine. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, aromatherapy has been used for nearly 7,000...
Constipation is one of most common gastrointestinal problems in the United States and is particularly common following childbirth or surgery. It is always best for breastfeeding mothers to try to relieve constipation naturally through diet and...
Pregnancy is a time of great change. As a woman's body changes, her emotions change as well. When you experience negative feelings or fear during your pregnancy, your first instinct may be to hide or suppress those feelings. This isn't the best...
The pain of childbirth causes fear in many expectant mothers. Knowing your options for relieving the pain and making the delivery easier prepares you to make decisions when you go into labor. A birth plan offers a way to document your preferences...
Frankincense is the gummy, highly fragrant resin of tree species from the genus Boswellia that live in dry regions of India, Arabia and northeast Africa. Since ancient times, humans have used frankincense for medicinal purposes, in perfume...
Ayurveda and aromatherapy are two alternative healing approaches sometimes used in the treatment of a wide variety of ailments. While aromatherapy focuses on the use of substances called essential oils, ayurveda is a complete healing system and...
A mom-to-be makes changes as soon as she learns of the pregnancy, from improving her diet to avoiding alcohol. She begins bonding with the baby with each movement she feels. Your husband may have more difficulty feeling a connection with the baby...
In her book "The Girlfriend's Guide to Pregnancy" Vicki Iovine describes pregnancy as "an alarming, charming, sloppy and sentimental affair." Pregnant woman can experience wide ranges of emotion, moving from quick anger to happy tears to delight...
Guided imagery and hypnosis are two techniques often used as part of a holistic healing philosophy. Practitioners of each believe the mind and body share such a deep connection that treating one should involve treating the other, as well. A number...
Giving birth to your baby may be causing you worry or fear. Part of your doctor's job is to help ease your fears and give you the confidence to approach childbirth as a knowledgeable mother-to-be. The best time to ask your doctor questions about...
Childbirth education classes strive to inform expecting parents about childbirth, while covering a plethora of topics related to labor and delivery. Class participants may want to learn about birth choices, or explore birth topics that are...
