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| | PERFECT HORMONAL BALANCE for PREGNANCY
A Groundbreaking Plan for Having a Healthy Baby and Feeling Great [more details]
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| | Effect of caffeine on birthweight
January 27, 2007
A recent study from the British Medical Journal found no negative effects of coffee on the pregnancy or the size of the baby. In this study they randomly gave a group of pregnant women regular or decaffeinated coffee to consume throughout their pregnancy. They were not restricted regarding how much they could use, nor were they told if the blend they were being given was caffeinated or decaffeinated. Regardless of consumption, there was no negative effect on the baby or the length of the pregnancy. This strengthens other research that has found that coffee consumption during pregnancy does not have any adverse effect upon the pregnancy. Other studies have found no connection between drinking moderate amounts of coffee and the baby’s development. In fact, the pressure placed upon women to give up caffeine may actually contribute to problems by promoting an elevation of stress hormones. So pregnant women can be reassured that moderate consumption of coffee or other caffeine containing beverages will not have an adverse effect upon their pregnancy. For more information click here. | |
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| | Learning About Flavors
August 19, 2005
When you are pregnant the types of food you eat are transmitted to amniotic fluid and swallowed by the fetus. These flavors are also experienced by infants in breast milk. Researchers at the Monell Chemical Senses Center studied this "flavor learning" and demonstrated that the infants exposed to foods (carrots in this case) in either breast or amniotic fluid enhanced the infants' enjoyment of that flavor in solid foods during weaning. You can read more at: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/107/6/e88 | |
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| | ARE YOUR COSMETICS MAKING YOU SICK?
June 8, 2005
NEW STUDY CONFIRMS COSMETICS COMMONLY USED DURING PREGNANCY HAVE AN ADVERSE EFFECT ON MALE INFANTS
Last week, a study published in the journal, Environmental Health Perspectives, found that one in four new mothers in the U.S. are exposed to phthalates in levels high enough to cause changes in the location of genitals in their male infants. This toxic hormone-disrupting chemical was also found to cause infertility in animals in previous studies. Phthalates are often found in nail polish, hairspray, perfume, blush, and other beauty and hygiene products that are applied to the skin.
I find this situation egregious. These kinds of BioMutagens should be banned from all commercial products---especially those used by women on a daily basis. Not only can they harm a male fetus, but they can cause a variety of health problems for the mother, including infertility, cancer and various brain related disorders.
I am not alone in my concern. Andrea Dunaif, chief of endocrinology at Northwestern University, says, the public health implications are enormous. And on June 4th, the Endocrine Society (a huge global group of hormone specialists) held a daylong workshop co-sponsored by the National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences and the US Environmental Protection Agency, to discuss how common chemicals, generally recognized as "safe", are contributing to today's health problems.
In my new woman's health book, PERFECT BALANCE, I provide easy-to-follow guidelines on avoiding phthalates and other similar toxic chemicals (such as parabens and lanolin) in personal care products, as well as in our food supply. I also offer a full toxic-free lifestyle program geared toward hormonal balance, and share the most up-to-date information on all hormone therapies, including BioIdentical hormones, which has many benefits, such as improved mood, memory, sleep and restored sexuality.
I am available for comment on this latest study, key issues presented at the Endocrine Society meeting --- and to offer practical tips on all things hormonal. | |
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| | * Note: This web site is for information purposes only. It is not meant to replace the advice of your doctor. Please consult your physician or contact CRHHB for appropriate diagnosis and treatment. | |
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