Women’s Empowerment In An Age of Illness, Part Two

ByGinger Garner October 18, 2011July 10, 2024

I am on maternity leave a little longer, so please enjoy today’s post from my October publication in Yang Sheng magazine.

Empowering Women in an Age of Illness, Part Two

Pregnant? 5 Must Ask Questions for the Hospital
ByGinger Garner December 11, 2009July 10, 2024
First off, I would love if every woman had access to a Baby Friendly Hospital, The concept of Baby Friendly Hospitals was started by the WHO, World Health Organization and UNICEF. Their vision is for America to be a nation that appreciates breastfeeding and the benefits it provides for mother and baby. Unfortunately, in 2009…
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Headaches during Pregnancy: What You Can Do
ByGinger Garner February 19, 2010July 10, 2024
Last week I received a wonderful question from a subscriber who is also an integrative medicine family practice physician. Her question is a common problem for many women during pregnancy. Read my response below. Question: “I have a patient who is pregnant and suffering from frequent migraine/tension type headaches.” “Are there any safe holistic remedies…
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Bowel Endo, Teen Endo, & Shared Decision-Making with Dr. Mallory Stuparich
ByGinger Garner May 20, 2025May 20, 2025
Follow us for Free: About the Episode: In this episode of The Vocal Pelvic Floor, Dr. Mallory Stuparich—board-certified surgeon, educator, and endometriosis specialist—joins the conversation to break down what individualized, patient-centered care really looks like. We dive into the realities of bowel endometriosis, why it’s so often misdiagnosed or overlooked, and how shared decision-making can…
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The Yoga of Compassionate Parenting
ByGinger Garner October 29, 2010July 10, 2024
I am learning that parenting gets more difficult, in different ways, as my children grow and develop. Whereas in the early years I was sleep deprived and physically exhausted, now that they are growing beyond toddler”dom” – I have regained my former energy and zip (well, maybe not all of it, but pretty close to…
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Conquer Your Fears
ByGinger Garner September 19, 2009July 10, 2024
Eleanor Roosevelt said, “everyday do one thing that you fear.” Well said sister. So, I am taking to the roof to conquer my fears. In an act of solidarity with other women who follow Eleanor’s advice, on most days at least, I decided that my fear of heights (despite my high school days as a…
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New Mom Alert: The (hidden) Dangers of Stroller Pushing
ByGinger Garner April 8, 2010July 10, 2024
A new mom from the San Francisco Bay area recently emailed me a question about back pain related to pushing her newborn in a stroller. Rebecca* writes: Q: Ginger, I had low back pain prior to and during pregnancy, and since his birth I have been trying to get back in shape. But my back…
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