Rio Olympics: South Korea unveils Zika proof uniform
With all the buzz around the potentially life-altering Zika Virus, South Korea isn't taking any chances at the Rio Olympics.
May 1, 2016 at 01:36AM
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Saturday, April 30, 2016
Rio Olympics: South Korea unveils Zika proof uniform
Rio Olympics: South Korea unveils Zika proof uniform
With all the buzz around the potentially life-altering Zika Virus, South Korea isn't taking any chances at the Rio Olympics.
May 1, 2016 at 01:36AM
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Fraying At The Edges
Fraying At The Edges
A withered person with a scrambled mind, memories sealed away: That is the familiar face of Alzheimer’s. But there is also the waiting period, which Geri Taylor has been navigating with prudence, grace and hope.
April 30, 2016 at 04:22PM
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Walt Whitman Promoted a Paleo Diet. Who Knew?
Walt Whitman Promoted a Paleo Diet. Who Knew?
In a newly discovered column, Walt Whitman gave health advice that might not seem so different from today's health fads.
April 30, 2016 at 01:31PM
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Arranging Tulips on Facebook
Hosting Facebook chats is so much fun, especially when my guests are the young children who visited our offices for “Take Your Daughter and Son to Work Day”. [&hellip...
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Talking to ourselves: the science of the little voice in your head | Peter Moseley
Talking to ourselves: the science of the little voice in your head | Peter Moseley
If we want to understand what’s happening in the brain when people "hear voices," we first need to understand what happens during ordinary inner speech.
April 30, 2016 at 07:00AM
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Friday, April 29, 2016
Lactation Training
Tomorrow, I’ll finish a lactation training course designed by the World Health Organization. I have learned so much already in the two days I’ve spent at this course. I’ve been surrounded by such amazing, dedicated women– doulas, IBCLCs in training, La Leche League leaders, and more. All of us are dedicated to helping women reach their breastfeeding goals. The resources available to help with breastfeeding success on Hill Air Force Base and Davis, Weber, Morgan, Box Elder, and Cache counties have just grown by about a dozen women.
I’m working on putting together a list of resources, including IBCLCs, chiropractors, tongue tie revision experts, peer groups, and more as part of my “homework” from the course. I should have it available soon (and I’ll link it here when it’s finished). If you have any input on what you’d like to see on this list, please let me know!
The other part of my homework was to practice hand expression. It’s a skill every breastfeeding mother should know, and can even remove the need to purchase a pump, even for some working moms. My baby is 18 months old and still nursing but we’ve been working to slow down, so I wasn’t sure what to expect.
Not too bad for ten minutes work. I’m a little out of practice, but it’s a skill that you don’t really forget. Every woman finds a slightly different method that works for her, but this is a great place to start. I am so excited to have even more skills and knowledge to offer, and I can’t wait for what tomorrow will bring!
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Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day 2016
It's always so much fun when energetic and enthusiastic children visit our offices for a day of learning. Yesterday, we observed “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work [&hellip...
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Thursday, April 28, 2016
Harvard has a mumps outbreak. Here's why the virus can have a field day on campus.
Harvard has a mumps outbreak. Here's why the virus can have a field day on campus.
Several universities across the the country have been battling outbreaks of mumps this year. The latest collegiate epicenter is Harvard, where more than 40 students have fallen ill. Why do viruses have such luck at college?
April 28, 2016 at 09:36PM
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The Mad Dash to Get Injured Superathletes Like Steph Curry Back on the Court
The Mad Dash to Get Injured Superathletes Like Steph Curry Back on the Court
Between you and a professional athlete, diagnosing an injury is pretty much the same. But treating it? That's a completely different ball game.
April 28, 2016 at 06:52PM
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Is Weight Watchers Connect the Only Good Social Network?
Is Weight Watchers Connect the Only Good Social Network?
"Weight Watchers Connect is the only social media network remaining that doesn’t make me hate myself."
April 28, 2016 at 03:59PM
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Nobody Knows How High You Are Right Now-It’s Really Hard to Measure
Nobody Knows How High You Are Right Now-It’s Really Hard to Measure
No reliable method exists to tell you exactly how high that joint, edible, dab, or bong rip will get you.
April 28, 2016 at 10:38AM
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Why you shouldn't exercise to lose weight, explained with 60+ studies
Why you shouldn't exercise to lose weight, explained with 60+ studies
More than 60 studies and nine experts explain that the key to losing weight is what you eat, not how much you work.
April 28, 2016 at 10:38AM
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New Bareback Pads for My Horses
As you all know, I am an avid horseback rider, and love to go out for rides on my Friesians. An important part of riding is making sure [&hellip...
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Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Breastfeeding, Inducing Lactation and Adoption (Part1)
~This post is intended for those interested in induced lactation and breastfeeding~
Breastfeeding has always been a normal, comfortable and interesting topic for me. My mom always told us about her breastfeeding relationships with her three children and how disappointing it was when we all weaned ourselves and became wildly independent individuals.
There was no doubt in my mind that I would breastfeed my future children, and the closer I got to starting my family, the more I wanted to learn about it, and the more I learnt about it the longer I wanted my breastfeeding relationships to last with my future babies.
So here are some facts about breast-milk. Human breast-milk is an amazing thing as it has the perfect combination of proteins, fats, vitamins, and carbohydrates. Leukocytes are living cells that are only found in breast milk. They help fight infection. It is the antibodies, living cells, enzymes, and hormones that make breast milk ideal. These cannot be added to formula. Milk produced from women who have induced lactation is the same quality as milk produced from women who have lactated naturally after pregnancy and giving birth to their child. The only real difference is that women who have induced lactation don’t produce colostrum, which is generally linked to having a placenta calling the shots.
Though some women ultimately are not able to breastfeed, many who think and or are led to believe that they cannot actually are able to breastfeed. Lactation consultants are able to provide support to women learning to breastfeed and for those hoping to induce lactation for adoption. For those who are not able to breastfeed, milk banks or donor milk may be an alternative (1).
I was heart broken initially when we gave up on fertility treatments thinking that my dream of breastfeeding my children was now something I would have to give up on as well. Luckily I saw adoptive breastfeeding come up a few times in an adoption support group that I’m a part of on Facebook, and was encouraged to read the book Breastfeeding Without Birthing by Alyssa Schnell, which if you’re interested in purchasing you can find it here, and I can assure you that it is an incredible resource. I also spent a lot of time on the Ask Lenore Website gathering information and deciding which protocol would be best for me. There are plenty of breastfeeding groups (Adoptive Breastfeeding) and pages (such as The Milk Meg) on Facebook too which are valuable resources and the support from other members is absolutely incredible.
For the last 8 months I have been following the Newman Goldfarb Protocol which involves a long preparation period of Birth-control and Domperidone and also would give me the most time between starting the protocol and actually pumping. I knew that some would think its strange to get started on inducing lactation without having a match yet, but my goal is to create a good freezer stash so that if we do get a match and I’m not producing a full supply at the very least I can use an at breast supplementing system with my own breast milk. This plan isn’t for everyone but it certainly feels like the right plan for me and will hopefully make me feel productive through what may be an excruciating wait to be a mom.
For the last 8 months I have been taking Demulen 1/35 (1 mg norethindrone + 0.035 mg ethinyl estradiol) to prepare my breast tissue to lactate and will be beginning the pumping part of the protocol in the next two weeks. I’m getting nervous the closer I get to my pumping days, I will keep you all in the know on how things are progressing – Stay Tuned!
If you have any questions on the protocol I’ve been following or on adoptive breastfeeding, donor milk, wet nursing, or breastfeeding in general feel free to leave a comment and I will do my best to get an answer for you!
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Teatox Party
Teatox Party
How laxative teas took over Instagram, one $250,000 celebrity endorsement at a time.
April 27, 2016 at 08:13PM
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Why Do Only Girls Get the HPV Vaccine?
Why Do Only Girls Get the HPV Vaccine?
Pretty much everyone who has sex will get an HPV infection at some point in their lives, according to the US Centers for Disease Control, and most infections will clear on their own. But the virus is still worth protecting against. So it’s strange that it’s taken so long to agree that men should get vaccinated, too.
April 27, 2016 at 09:30AM
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A Visit to Charleston, South Carolina
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Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Breast Pumps: automatic vs manual ? What brand?
I am currently looking at breast pumps and so many questions to mind !
Automatic or manual ? What brand ? Single or double pump ?
I have done a bit of research which I’ll share with you now…!
Automatic versus Manual Breast Pumps ?
Based on what I can ready in many different forums, it mainly depends how often and how long you will be using it. It also depends on how much time you will have when breast pumping.
- Frequency
If you are planning to use it occasionally, when going on a night out for example, then a manual is more than enough. But if you are thinking of using it every day when you are back at work for example, then maybe go automatic.
- Time
If you are not pressed for time, no need to buy an automatic. If you are back at work, and have to pump twice a day, then you should go automatic as it will go faster.
- Other criteria
When you are using the manual, you can leave it “on” when milk is coming out (a let down in the jargon) – no need for pressure / movement. When the pump is automatic, the movement is preset and there you would not be able to do that.
And as you can imagine, a manual pump is cheaper than an automatic one!
What brand is the best ?
There are a couple of good options, but overall it seems that Medela comes out as the winner. They are specialised in breast pumps, which means they have done their research properly and are good at it.
The runner up is Philips Avent.
Conclusion
Based on what I am planning to use the pump for, my winner is a manual Medela pump!
Why ?
My plan is to breastfeed when I am on maternity leave only – and not at work. I will therefore not be pressed for time during my lunch break at work. I think I will only need it occasionally, when being away from Baby from time to time (dinners, days out, etc). And it’s cheaper !
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Bodyhackers are all around you, they’re called women
Bodyhackers are all around you, they’re called women
"I have two cyborg implants. One is in my hand, and it lets me unlock phones and doors by waving at them. The other is in my uterus, and it lets me control my own fertility."
April 26, 2016 at 05:56PM
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Scientists Have Been Using a Flawed Method to Diagnose Pain
Scientists Have Been Using a Flawed Method to Diagnose Pain
For many years, neuroscientists believed they had identified a specific pattern of brain activity acting as a kind of “signature” for pain in the brain. Recently this so-called “pain matrix” has been called into question, and a new study may have shattered the myth once and for all.
April 26, 2016 at 09:35AM
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A Spring Weekend at My Farm
It always amazes me how quickly plants can grow from day to day - I love watching the transformation around the farm. This past weekend was filled with [&hellip...
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Monday, April 25, 2016
Why feeling like a fraud can be a good thing
Why feeling like a fraud can be a good thing
If you feel inadequate or that you are likely to be "found out" at work, you're probably not alone. It's part of a phenomenon called the "imposter syndrome," which is very common, and might even be beneficial.
April 25, 2016 at 07:26PM
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What research on English dukes can teach us about why the rich live longer
What research on English dukes can teach us about why the rich live longer
Today, the rich live longer than the poor and the gap is growing. But that wasn't always the case. And research on British dukes in the past can tell us why things changed.
April 25, 2016 at 06:12PM
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A Cattleya Orchid Named 'Martha Stewart'
It’s always an honor to have something named after you, especially when it’s a beautiful Cattleya orchid. This 'Martha Stewart' orchid is from Kalapana Tropicals Inc., a family [&hellip...
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Sunday, April 24, 2016
How Fitbit Became The Next Big Thing In Corporate Wellness
How Fitbit Became The Next Big Thing In Corporate Wellness
Is the new requirement to climbing the corporate ladder that you count all the steps?
April 24, 2016 at 01:06PM
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Sabudana poha - lactation recipe
Sago (sabudana) is made from tapioca and is very rich in carbohydrates or starch. Traditionally in India, apart from its other uses, sago has been used as an aid to lactation in breastfeeding mothers.
Usually it is boiled in milk and sugar and given to new mothers. However, if you are not a milk lover, you can try this savoury recipe as a breakfast or evening snack. It will definitely help in maintaining/ increasing the production of milk in lactating mothers, when taken regularly.
Ingredients (Serves 2):
- Sago – 1 cup
- One medium sized boiled, peeled and cubed potato
- One medium sized tomato, chopped and de-seeded
- One green chilly (optional), chopped
- 2tbsp. ground peanuts
- One tbsp. lemon juice
- One tbsp. chopped coriander leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- One tsp mustard seeds
- Cooking oil – 1 tbsp
Method:
- Soak the sago in water overnight (the water should be level with the sago. If you add more water, the sago may become soggy)
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat
- Add the mustard seeds and green chilly and let them splutter
- Add the potatoes and sautee them for a few minutes
- Add the tomatoes and salt and pepper and sautee for a couple of minutes
- Add the sago and peanuts and thoroughly mix the ingredients
- Keep stirring , to prevent the sago from sticking to the pan, you may reduce the heat as well
- Once done, the sago will become translucent
- Add the lemon juice and coriander and mix well. Immediately remove from heat
- You can add cashews, almonds and raisins as well, in step 6
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Saturday, April 23, 2016
Shop the American Made Market on Amazon for Mother's Day
This year, why not give the special moms in your life something handmade for Mother’s Day? Handcrafted presents are among my favorites to give, and to receive. You [&hellip...
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Friday, April 22, 2016
US Suicide Rate Surges to a 30-Year High
US Suicide Rate Surges to a 30-Year High
The rise was particularly steep for women. It was also substantial among middle-aged Americans, sending a signal of deep anguish from a group whose suicide rates had been stable or falling since the 1950s.
April 22, 2016 at 08:16AM
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Planting Trees for Earth Day
Happy Earth Day! Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 every year to support environmental protection. It was first celebrated in 1970, and is now coordinated by the [&hellip...
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Thursday, April 21, 2016
Mapping the unborn
Mapping the unborn
Sonographers have to be skilled at detecting flaws in tiny unborn babies the size of a small banana, often while the baby wiggles around, using technology first applied in the 1950s. Is there a better way?
April 21, 2016 at 04:19PM
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