Co-authored by Nicole Link-Troen, Richmond VA. In the last few months, a few highly sensationalized articles have been published from some in the medical community, critical of placenta consumption. Since I’ve been publishing articles on placenta consumption for 12 years, it’s nice to see it gaining some more mainstream attention. These articles are interesting […]
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Can I get Group B Strep from Placenta Capsules?
Group B Strep Transmitted via Placenta Capsules There is an alarming article on a case study which has just been released by the CDC, cautioning the ingestion of placenta. The situation arose out of Oregon state whereby a baby was diagnosed with Group B Streptococcus agalactiae (GBS), after successfully completing treatment for it and being […]
Two Easy Ways to Treat Thrush
Natural Treatments for Thrush You’ve seen the tell-tale white spots on your baby’s tongue, and maybe your nipples are feeling a little bit itchy. Oh, no! It could be thrush! Don’t panic, there are a couple of quick, easy and natural things you can start doing at the first signs of thrush to help […]
New Research Published on Experiences with Placentophagy
Eating the Placenta after Childbirth — Researchers from Three Academic Health Centers Explore Perceptions of Health Benefits and Risks New Rochelle, NY, February 1, 2017— Placentophagy–maternal consumption of the placenta–has become increasingly prevalent in the past decade among women seeking to promote health and healing during the postpartum period. But how much do clinicians […]
Nobel Prize for Traditional Chinese Medicine
The prestigious 2015 Nobel Prize for Medicine goes to Tu Youyou of the China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine for her discovery of “a novel therapy against malaria.” This award is particularly special – Tu is the 12th woman to receive it, the first Chinese scientist, and only the third Chinese citizen to win […]
Prenatal vitamin D definciency tied to cavities in infants
Prenatal vitamin D levels could be tied to an increased risk of cavities in infants and toddlers. 134 mothers were examined prenatally, and then their children were evaluated at about the age of one year. In a study of 134 expectant mothers, “about a third of the women were deficient in vitamin D, 22 […]
