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Aromatherapy for Labor and Birth Space

As a Birth doula with a background in healing, one of the healing modalities I use to better support my clients during labor is aromatherapy. Not only can it change the whole energy of the birth space but it also does so much to support the laboring mama. Here are a few of my go-to…

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How to Stay Stress-Free During the Holidays

Its official! The holidays really are here. Halloween has come and gone and now were in full holiday swing. We all know that the holidays are supposed to be all about peace, love and joy — but they can also be stressful. Why? Oh, I dont know, maybe because they just creep up on us when we arent necessarily ready for them. Or, because when we actually do find the time to get out to the stores to buy food or gifts, we experience parking rage. Or, maybe because our entire family has to travel (at the busiest travel time of year) to see our extended family, whom we love, but who may not always be the easiest to get along with. So, in order to make your holidays more peaceful and fun, here are 7 simple ways to reduce your stress level during this holiday season (or anytime).

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Marriage Counseling for Sex Therapy

Married couples often struggle with finding the time, energy and desire to have sex. From taking care of the kids to busy work schedules, couples often put sex on the back burner. A marriage with no sex is destined to experience tension, especially if one partner is in the mood, while the other constantly rejects his sexual desires. Sex therapy, provided by a trained counselor, can help couples find ways to reignite their passion and enjoy a healthy sex life.

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Effects of Chemotherapy on Fertility

Chemotherapy can affect both men and women regarding fertility. If you are of childbearing age, and you or your husband needs to undergo cancer treatment, you should talk with your doctor before starting treatment to learn what changes you may have to your fertility, recommends the National Cancer Institute. Effects of chemotherapy on fertility vary depending on the type of chemotherapy you get, the length of treatment and the type of cancer you have.