This is a well-written article that includes the use of placenta for postpartum recovery, and it inclues a link back to Placenta Benefits.info for additional information: “Eating the placenta is not a new practice in human beings. Eating the placenta (called placentophagia), new information is revealing surprising benefits from this practice, believe it or not. […]
Placenta and Cultural Beliefs
This is an article I wrote discussing various beliefs and rituals for the placenta. It’s amazing to me that Western societies have such an extremely UNfavorable view of the placenta, when around the world it is respected and honored. The more we learn, the more we can make changes. Cultures around the world have a […]
How to Have a Happy Postpartum
I published this article online recently: How to Have a Happy PostpartumPostpartum depression is a very real concern to new mothers. Eighty percent of women experience some sort of postnatal mood disorder, the mildest of which is called the “baby blues”. With proper preparation, the majority of women can avoid the baby blues.View more »
This Month’s Kiva Mama
Edith del Socorro Bermúdez has worked selling children’s clothing for the past four years. She sells the clothing from her own place on the outskirts of the Masaya market in Nicaragua. She is a married woman and has a young daughter whom she supports. I’ve been doing microloans through Kiva for over a year […]
13 – Your Lucky Number
Happy Halloween! To thank my readers, I’m giving a special coupon for the fabulous products in The Shop @ PBi. For Halloween only, take 13% off your order when you enter the coupon code “lucky13” at checkout. Feel free to pass this on!
Halloween Fun for the Family
Halloween is my favorite holiday, and it’s not just for the chocolate. (Ok, so that’s a big part of it!) The kids and I love to make special treats, decorate the house, and get dressed up. I came across this great guide online, Halloween Fun: Recipes and Party Games, and wanted to share it […]
