alternative medicine

Yoga, a practice of mind-body awareness and integration, is praised for
its stress relieving and natural healing benefits. In recent years, yoga
has come to be accepted by many doctors as an ideal form of exercise
and relaxation for women during pregnancy.

Doctors believe there is a critical need for science-based proof about alternative therapi

At the end of a woman's reproductive life, there is menopause. By the time women enter their menopause years, most are finished having children and many have grandchildren running around. Natural menopause gradually reduces estrogen, progesterone, and other female hormone levels in the body.

Suffering from hot flashes and/or night sweats but do not want to take estrogen?

 Here are some non-estrogen options:

When choosing scented oils during pregnancy, it is important to understand which oils are considered safe for use during pregnancy and which should be avoided until after giving birth.

When your doctor prescribes an antibiotic it is important to understand why you should take it. You also may want to discuss with your doctor alternatives.

Fennel refers to a flavoring obtained from the fruit of Foeniculum vulgare. Fennel oil is used in perfumes.

There is no evidence that the use of culinary herbs such as garlic or ginger is harmful during pregnancy, but the growing popularity of medicinal herbs may increase the deliberate or inadvertent use of medicinal herbs during pregnancy, raising the possibility of adverse fetal or neonatal effects.