Natural Moms Podcast #142
August 5, 2010 | 1 Comment
My guest this week is Dr. Michal Regev. She is a Registered Psychologist and a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist. Her website is at http://www.drregev.com/
Our topic is mood disorders and depression during pregnancy.
We discuss why women get depressed during pregnancy, symptoms that present and what treatment options are available.
While postpartum depression has received much media attention, many of us are in the dark regarding mood disorders during pregnancy.
According to Dr. Regev, “Between 10-15% of pregnant women develop serious depression while some struggle with anxiety, panic, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bi-polar disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.”
Health care professionals (and families) often fail to recognize the symptoms, so it’s important that we educate ourselves for the well-being of ourselves and our babies.
Natural Moms Podcast #141
May 18, 2010 | 1 Comment
My guest for this episode is David Burton. David is a registered nurse who works in Tampa, FL at an acute care cardiac ward.
David is also the director of a new movie called InGREEDients, a documentary about chemical food additives and nutrition in America.
InGREEDients is educational for the whole family (although you might want to be careful when viewing certain scenes with some sensitive children). My children have even told some of their friends and grandparents about its message and have become even more avid label readers. InGREEDients exposes the shocking lack of education in the medical community about how food affects our health, and the manufacturer’s refusal to be honest about what’s in their products.
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Natural Moms Podcast #140
April 26, 2010 | 4 Comments
(Does this child look unsafe to you?)
Safe Babywearing
On Friday, March 12, 2010, the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning about carrying babies in sling carriers.
Is babywearing dangerous?
Are some baby carriers safe?
How can a parent distinguish which ones are safe and which ones aren’t?
My guest this week is Stephanie Banguilan of GentleJourneysBirthing.com. Stephanie is a childbirth instructor who also hosts babywearing classes in her Georgia hometown.
We’re discussing the specifics of the CPSC warning, which baby carriers may be unsafe, some of the benefits to babywearing as well as common sense safety tip for parents who embrace this ancient practice.
Read more posts and interviews on babywearing.
Please share your thoughts in the comments below!
Natural Moms Podcast #139
April 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment
My guest this week is Dr. Charlotte Reznick, nationally recognized child educational psychologist, and associate clinical professor of psychology at UCLA.
Dr. Reznick is the author of The Power of Your Child’s Imagination: How to Transform Stress and Anxiety into Joy and Success
The book describes easy to use imagination techniques that can help kids with stress, pain, fears, and even treat sleep issues. Most parents realize that children are very good at using their imaginations, why not teach them imagery techniques that they can use for a lifetime?
Find Dr. Reznick online at Imagery for Kids and on Twitter.
Natural Moms Podcast #138
March 22, 2010 | 2 Comments
My guest this week is Dr. Denise Lamothe, clinical psychologist, doctor of holistic health and the Bach Resident Psychologist.
She is also author of the popular book, The Taming of the Chew.
Dr. Denise is talking with us today about Bach Flower essences, especially for use with kids.
Bach Flower essences are natural plant essences which are used to restore emotional balance. They are safe, not habit forming and are used around the world.
You can learn more about using Bach Flowers for kids at http://www.bachkids.com/
(Note from Carrie: Last week when my youngest had some dental work, she asked for Rescue Remedy specifically. I had given her an OTC pain reliever for soreness in her mouth, but she didn’t want another dose. She wanted the Rescue Remedy instead!)
Mentioned on the show: Bach Flower Essence Remedy Chooser and Bach Flower Essences Emotional Eating Support Kit
Natural Moms Podcast #137
March 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment
My guest this week is Ivanna Campbell.
She is a mom of 3 little ones and the owner of an online advocacy site, community and resource site for mothers called Empowered Mommies.
Ivanna shares her vision with us of what an empowered mom looks like and how she hopes to provide support to moms who want to make the best decisions for their families.
Natural Moms Podcast #136
February 23, 2010 | 2 Comments
My guest this week is John Monroe. He is sharing “eye-opening” information with us on natural vision improvement based on the work of Deborah Banker, M.D., an ophthalmologist/general practitioner and internationally known expert on health and vision improvement.
Is it possible to eliminate the need for glasses and improve and prevent eye diseases? Have you ever wondered if eyeglasses actually accelerate the degeneration of your eyes? Listen in and find out!
Learn more about Dr. Banker’s Home Study Vision Improvement Kit here.
Natural Moms Podcast #135
February 2, 2010 | 1 Comment
My guest this week is Joyce Cooper-Kahn PhD, coauthor of “Late, Lost, and Unprepared: A Parents’ Guide to Helping Children with Executive Functioning”
While it sounds complicated, “executive functioning” basically refers to kids with weaknesses in planning and organization. These kids face all kinds of challenges–at school, in sports, in the family, and among their peers.
Do these traits sound familiar?
: Your child often forgets to turn in assignments at school.
: S/he arrives at important places unprepared.
: Underestimates the effort involved in projects, has trouble getting started.
: Has trouble organizing space.
Dr. Cooper-Kahn is a clinical psychologist and learning specialist and offers tips for gently parenting a disorganized child.
Natural Moms Podcast #134
January 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment
My guest
this week is Laurel McCarthy of CarryMeAway.com
Laurel’s topic is how babywearing can make life with littles a whole lot easier – especially when traveling and visiting relatives, such as around the holiday season.
Laurel contributed an article with more tips on holiday babywearing that you can read here.
Read Carrie’s reviews of two of her favorite baby slings: the Maya Wrap and the Moby Wrap
Natural Moms Podcast #133
December 15, 2009 | 2 Comments
My guest this week is ChicagoHealers.com Practitioner Dr. Raymond Hatland, DDS
We’re talking about bottled versus tap water. In our modern age with its focus on convenience, bottled water has become extremely popular. But the plastic bottles are also spawning massive amounts of trash. The debate between whether or not bottled water or tap water is better to drink has recently become a hot topic for discussion.
Dr. Hatland breaks down the pros and cons of bottled and tap water. Among them:
Bottled water may contain unacceptable levels of the plastic chemicals. i.e. Bpa. (Bisphenol-A) is made from a combination of phenol and acetone.
Bottled water usually has a very acidic pH – this can lead to more inflammation in the body, fluid retention etc. Tap water generally has a neutral or slightly alkaline pH.
If you opt for tap water, try an activated carbon filter with silver to reduce bacterial count as well as an alkalinizing unit.
Carrie recommends:
Kleen Kanteen stainless steel water bottles
photo credit: SuperFantastic
