Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology found that women who had B12 deficiency in their diets were 21% more likely to have a preterm birth. Their 11 country study examined 11,216 pregnancies and births. Their data showed that low levels of vitamin B12 were linked to increased risks of having preterm births.…
Although not all types of yogic practices are advisable for pregnant women, the practice of yoga is very important and even crucial in making an expectant mother’s experience of pregnancy, child birth and parenthood as wonderful as it can be. Isha’s flagship program, Inner Engineering offers Shambhavi Mahamudra, an ancient kriya that brings harmony to one’s…
Written by Ysha Oakes. Birth is so empowering and life changing. I’m deeply grateful Mother Nature and my husband made me a mother, in spite of the fatigue, loss of sleep, mush mind, health issues and colic that developed for I don’t even remember how long. That was before I used an AyuDoula. I loved my baby.…
Recent health reports regarding this new found Zika virus have created waves in the United States and Latin American countries. This flavivirus is transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Aedes aegypti is also responsible for causing dengue and chikungunya fevers. While about 80% of those infected are asymptomatic, common symptoms of the Zika virus include: acute…
Yoga Nidra is now my go-to any time I need deep relaxation. It used to be a bath, then add abhyanga once I learned about Ayurveda. Now, for preventative medicine, as well as luxurious self-care, I lie on my back for an hour. Of course, it's more than that. This past Autumn, my husband and…
According to Ayurveda, pregnancy and delivery can be the most rejuvenating experience of a women’s life, during which every cell of the mother’s body can be transformed. Unfortunately, in the west we did not get that memo and mothers often pay dearly with health concerns after a pregnancy. ...
