There is no more perfect food for a human infant than its mother’s milk. A cow makes the perfect food for a growing calf. A goat makes the perfect food for a growing kid and a horse makes the perfect food for a growing colt. Each baby has different needs and growth expectancies – each mother makes the perfect formula to help meet those needs. So, how does human milk differ from other animals?
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During the years that our childrens’ minds and bodies are developing – it is crucial to teach them healthy habits of living like nutrition and exercise. A child’s brain is not fully mature until about the age of 25 years, so from the moment of conception until the age of twenty-five the brain is growing, developing and maturing. Their physical body is also going through the same transformation. Without the building blocks it needs and/or a healthy, safe environment to grow in – none of these developments will be able to reach and achieve their full potential.
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When you become pregnant, your body goes through a lot of amazing changes. Every system in your body is affected – respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, musculoskeletal, urinary, gastrointestinal – orchestrated by the release of hormones, your entire body adapts and changes to support and care for your baby. In order for your body to proceed forward through a healthy pregnancy – it needs proper nutrition. This will include carbohydrates, proteins, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, fats, etc.
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Naturopaths, herbalists, and other holistic healers have always understood the importance of cleansing and nourishing the body – especially the colon. However, in the last ten to fifteen years, science has been coming to appreciate and understand how important this is. We now understand that 90% of the serotonin made in the body is made in the gut. The gut supports seventy percent of the immune system. Fifty percent of dopamine is made in the gut. This is where the nutrients from the food we eat are sifted out and taken into the body.
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This is an extremely contentious topic when brought up in the general public. Dentists push parents to use fluoridated toothpaste with their children to help prevent tooth decay. Cities fluoridate their water supplies telling everyone it is for their best good to help promote strong teeth. However, when you begin researching where and how fluoride originated and what the studies have shown about its effectiveness in preventing tooth decay – the picture looks quite different than the story we have been told.
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As you prepare to bring your child into the world, any class or book you can find on relaxation, breathing techniques, focal points, etc. can be helpful in preparing you for labor and birth. The reason labor is called labor is because it is hard work. However, it was never meant to be more difficult than we can handle and especially not impossible. Women have been giving birth on this planet for thousands of years and they have been successful doing it. We know this because all of us are here.
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The health of your placenta is extremely important to having a safe and successful pregnancy. After all, it’s main mission is to protect your baby by keeping harmful substances out and allowing nourishment in. Do your part to support your body and baby by adopting a healthy lifestyle and avoiding poor habits that compromise this amazing organ.
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