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If Everyone Ate Beans Instead of Beef

https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2017/08/if-everyone-ate-beans-instead-of-beef/535536/

If Everyone Ate Beans Instead of Beef With one dietary change, the U.S. could hypothetically get 74 percent of the way to meeting 2020 greenhouse-gas emission goals.

Periods! Why These 8th-Graders Aren't Afraid To Talk About Them.

https://www.npr.org/2019/05/15/721729850/periods-why-these-eighth-graders-arent-afraid-to-talk-about-them

Periods! Why These 8th-Graders Aren't Afraid To Talk About Them The middle school winners of the NPR Student Podcast Challenge offer their perspective on why talking about something so natural is so taboo — and why that's silly.

In Illinois, maternal mortality rate within one year of giving birth is on the rise. Read this article to learn what our state government is doing to combat this disturbing trend.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/ct-hlth-maternal-mortality-mothers-dying-illinois-20180727-story.html =true

Do you remember the old saying, “It takes a village to raise a child?” Sadly, in the absence of the village, it’s the mothers that struggle most.

Let’s all take a step to “re-village” our modern society.

https://www.mother.ly/life/in-the-absence-of-the-village-mothers-struggle-most?rebelltitem=4

Here are a few tangible steps you can take whenever you're ready: 1. Get really clear on one thing.The fact that you're struggling is not a reflection of your inadequacies, but the unnatural cultural circumstances you're living within.2. Own + honor your needs.Most mothers are walking around with several deeply unmet needs of their own while focusing almost exclus...

It's Wellness Wednesday!

Are you staying on top of YOUR health and wellness? So often we as women take care of everyone else before taking care of ourselves. Call today to schedule your annual gynecological visit and remember to add some "me time" to your daily to-do list.

Did you know that birth canals throughout the world vary in size?

https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2018/10/birth-canals-are-different-all-over-world-countering-long-held-evolutionary-theory

Birth canals are different all over the world, countering a long-held evolutionary theory Study casts doubt on so-called obstetrical dilemma

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You've heard it before, and I'm sure you'll hear it again, but studies continue to show that being exclusively breastfed as a baby leads to lower cholesterol as a teen.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-breastfeeding-cholesterol/exclusive-breastfeeding-tied-to-healthier-cholesterol-in-teens-idUSKCN1RL2L6

Exclusive breastfeeding tied to healthier cholesterol in teens (Reuters Health) - Babies who consume nothing but breast milk for their first th...

S*x education in America vs. the Netherlands. Who does it best?

https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2018/08/the-benefits-of-starting-s*x-ed-at-age-4/568225/

How the Dutch Do S*x Ed In the Netherlands, one of the world’s most gender-equal countries, kids learn about s*x and bodies starting at age 4.

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Today’s topic is postpartum anxiety. Just like postpartum depression, it’s more common than you think and could explain a lot about how you’ve been feeling lately.

https://www.babble.com/parenting/postpartum-anxiety-more-common-than-ppd/

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The first-ever postpartum drug has recently been approved by the FDA. Will it actually help postpartum women? Or are we still overlooking what the true cause is?

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/24/opinion/postpartum-depression-zulresso.html

Opinion | It Will Take More Than a $34,000 Drug to Stop Postpartum Depression We need to pay more attention to the way our culture abuses and isolates new mothers.

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Today's topic is high cholesterol. Here are 9 things dietitians wish you knew...

https://www.everydayhealth.com/high-cholesterol/living-with/diet-facts-about-high-cholesterol/?xid=cs_000_027_180&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=2_162&utm_term=3&utm_content=8

9 Things Dietitians Wish You Knew About High Cholesterol It's not just the cholesterol in your diet that matters when you're trying to lower your cholesterol levels.

Do you or female loved one suffer from Polycystic O***y Syndrome? Researchers believe they finally found the cause - and are working towards a cure.

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2168705-cause-of-polycystic-o***y-syndrome-discovered-at-last/

Cause of polycystic o***y syndrome discovered at last Polycystic o***y syndrome, which affects one in five women, seems to be caused by a hormonal imbalance. An IVF drug may fix this, and will be trialled soon

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The case for doing nothing.
Stop being busy, and just do...nothing?

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/29/smarter-living/the-case-for-doing-nothing.html

The Case for Doing Nothing Stop being so busy, and just do nothing. Trust us.

Have you ever heard of child protective services being called if a mother refuses a cesarean section? Read this article to learn how some providers are forcing medical intervention and then consider choosing a doctor who will work with you to give birth on your terms, not theirs.

http://harvardjlg.com/2018/11/the-use-of-child-protective-services-and-court-orders-to-enforce-medical-compliance-in-the-labor-and-delivery-room-how-threats-of-legal-action-limi

The Use of Child Protective Services and Court Orders to Enforce Medical Compliance in the Labor and Delivery Room: How Threats of Legal Action Limit Reproductive Choice The Use of Child Protective Services and Court Orders to Enforce Medical Compliance in the Labor and Delivery Room: How Threats of Legal Action Limit Reproductive Choice by Alexa Richardson Compete…

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Science's newest miracle drug is FREE! And it's available to anyone ages 0-101.

https://www.outsideonline.com/2393660/science-newest-miracle-drug-free

Science's Newest Miracle Drug Is Free A grassroots movement of physicians are prescribing time outdoors as the best possible cure for a growing list of ailments. Can they really convince big health care that free medicine is the way of the future?

One Massachusetts hospital is piloting a program to reducing cesarean births for both singletons and twins. Read the fascinating birth story of Bryce and Brady:

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/11/24/662451106/twins-difficult-birth-put-a-project-designed-to-reduce-c-sections-to-the-test?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=nprstoriesfromnpr&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=2053

Twin's Difficult Birth Put A Project Designed To Reduce C-Sections To The Test

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Enjoying a healthy meal while eating out is going to get a lot easier. Here are 6 healthy food trends that will be hitting the restaurant scene this year.

https://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/eat-run/articles/healthy-food-trends-from-the-national-restaurant-association-show

6 Healthy Food Trends From the National Restaurant Association Show You have more options than ever to eat well when you eat out.

Did you know that African American women in New York have a maternal mortality rate that is four times higher than Caucasian woman? New York is trying to change that statistic by offering doula services covered by Medicaid.

What do you think? Should insurance companies cover doula services?

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/22/nyregion/childbirth-death-doula-medicaid.html

New York to Expand Use of Doulas to Reduce Childbirth Deaths Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a series of initiatives aimed at addressing a disturbingly high rate of maternal mortality among black women.

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Is your body low in iron? Feel free to move that steak aside. Here are 15 plant-based foods that have more iron than a serving of red meat.

https://livelovefruit.com/15-plant-based-foods-contain-iron-meat/

These 15 Plant-Based Foods Contain More Iron Than Meat Iron is an essential mineral that is critical for many biological functions in the body. It is needed for a number of complex processes like making the proteins hemoglobin and myoglobin. Hemoglobin is present in

Are you considering a birth center for your next birth? Read this New York Times article to see if it’s the right decision for you.

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/25/well/family/should-you-give-birth-at-a-birth-center.html

Should You Give Birth at a Birth Center? For uncomplicated pregnancies, they offer an alternative to the typically expensive and intervention-heavy maternity care system.

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Today we are going to focus on our own happiness. Here are 8 natural ways to increase our bodies serotonin levels and, in turn, our happiness.

https://www.bustle.com/p/8-natural-ways-to-boost-your-serotonin-levels-become-happier-9112983

8 Natural Ways To Boost Your Serotonin Levels & Become Happier There aren't many situations that can't be improved by a boost in serotonin. This hormone is produced when people feel happy, and it's what many antidepressants help increase in your brain. But you don't need to be on any kind of medication to…

One Washington, D.C. school added a midwife to the school health clinic. Read her inspiring story about supporting high school adolescents.

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/06/11/618872842/where-the-need-is-tackling-teen-pregnancy-with-a-midwife-at-school?utm_campaign=storyshare&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social

'Where The Need Is': Tackling Teen Pregnancy With A Midwife At School

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A healthy gut seems to be in the spotlight these days, and we couldn’t be happier to see it shining bright. This article about Intestinal Health 101 will help you understand how a healthy gut impacts your overall health and well-being.

https://www.healthyhildegard.com/intestinal-health/

Intestinal Health 101 - Healthy Hildegard When our digestion is healthy, we are healthy – and vice versa.

“Your va**na has a garden growing in it.”

Have you ever really wondered what it should/shouldn’t smell like down there? How about what is actually safe to clean it (hint: it’s NOT Lysol). This is an article EVERY woman should read.

https://avivaromm.com/healthy-va**na-smell/

What a Healthy Va**na Should Smell Like & The Dangerous Do**he Story You Should Know If nobody ever told you what a healthy va**na is supposed to smell like, join the club. Knowing is incredibly important because what makes a va**na’s odor healthy – or not – has an impact on your overall health. As women, we have to understand our history to understand our present and...

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Fighting a sore throat? Consider skipping OTC drugs and instead utilize 6 ways that the spice tumeric can bring you relief.

https://www.fabhow.com/use-turmeric-for-sore-throat.html

How to Use Turmeric for Sore Throat: 6 Remedies That Bring Relief | Fab How You may know turmeric as the golden spice that gives curry its distinctive yellow color and sharp taste. But did you know that turmeric has also been used in traditional Eastern medicine for centuries? From preventing wound infections, relieving arthritis pain, to treating everyday dermatological co...