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Through my blogs www.msmenopause.blogspot.com and www.questinggirl.blogspot.com I hope to reach out to women who are looking for an alternative to a strictly medical approach to women's health and the menstrual cycle in particular. Middle age is the best time of life, but it seems like menopause brings up any unfinished business and the need for self-care increases. That is what musemother...

Our third daughter was born at 27 weeks. By the grace of God she was able to be revived after her placenta suffered an abruption, her umbilical cord was knotted and she was born with a strep infection. After one week it was discovered she had grade 3 and 4 brain bleeds. A reservoir was placed to drain excess cerebral spinal fluid (CSF). At 35 weeks a shunt was put in. She is now home and life...

Lisa Seaman, LAc, specializes in reproductive health and pain management. As a practitioner of Chinese medicine she is committed to helping couples realize healthy, safe, and empowering birth experiences. Nationally board certified and licensed in the state of Illinois; she is a graduate of the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine in Chicago. Her foreign internship was with the respected...

Hi, My name is Gwen Gould, I live in the Highlands of Scotland and I am a Community Nurse Midwife. I love my job and the area I live and I also love blogging The biggest part of my job is health promotion and a balanced diet and balanced lifestye is very important, however sometimes our bodies need a little help to get over a less than ideal diet or lack of exercise or part-taking of...

I am the Weight Loss Mother. As most women who have children do, I gained an excessive amount of weight. With my first son, I gained 65 pounds. I only lost 10 pounds before getting pregnant again and gaining 50 more pounds! I went from being the skinny girl who could get whatever she wanted and not gain a pound to the big girl who gained weight from just looking at a milkshake. Six months after...

acupuncturist, biker, urban dweller, helping people attain the optimal health and well-being of body, mind & spirit www.lisareichertlac.com Lisa combines her experience in psychology, arts, therapeutics and oriental medicine into her practice. Her background in art therapy, depth psychology, and counseling provide the framework for her practice. Lisa treats the physical as well as the...

Though I have run the rat race of life for as long as I can remember, my foray into real running only began in 2003 when I took part in a half marathon just for fun. Hobbling across the finishing line, cramps and all, I thought I would never attempt such a distance again. Little did I know that the subsequent years would see me running in places all over the world, in climates ranging from...

Hi, I'm a 30something wife and mom of two beautiful little girls. I've struggled with my weight since I was in grade school, and over time have put on over 100 pounds of excess fat. My blog chronicles my struggles and triumphs as I fight to lose this weight for GOOD. Come join me, laugh with me, maybe even shed a tear or two. In the end I hope we all get to celebrate by reaching our goals!

I am a 39 years old Advanced Ovarian cancer survivor who is very happily married to my very best friend and soul mate where we live in San Jose, CA with our Blue Merle Sheltie "Blue Belle" and our Manx cat "Tonto".We have a pretty happy life together most of the time when I'm not fighting this cancer. Most people would consider me to be a hard headed modern hippie; a very...

I was diagnosed in November of 2005 with metabolic syndrome. I was overweight, had high cholesterol, high triglyceride count, high blood pressure and high glucose count. I was prime for a heart attack at the tender age of 52. My Doctor suggested an 1800 calorie a day diet with restrictions. He also suggested that I run. I started by walking and then graduated to running. I've run several...