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“Today greater use of midwifery could avert an estimated 41 percent of maternal deaths in the US.41 Yet midwives continue fighting against the same old stereotypes and fear.”
― Fertile Roots: Cultivating Women's Reproductive Health with the Science of Herbs
― Fertile Roots: Cultivating Women's Reproductive Health with the Science of Herbs
“In a rare recognition of medicinal herbs, the US Department of Health and Human Services website acknowledges that 'some women report relief from [endometriosis] pain with therapies such as acupuncture, chiropractic care, herbs like cinnamon twig or licorice root, or supplements, such as thiamine (vitamin B1), magnesium, or omega-3 fatty acids.' But like so many mainstream medical sources, this statement offers no guidance on how to safely find and use herbal medicines.”
― Fertile Roots: Cultivating Women's Reproductive Health with the Science of Herbs
― Fertile Roots: Cultivating Women's Reproductive Health with the Science of Herbs
“As native peoples grapple with their histories and futures in the face of globalizing resources and values, heritage and its treatment have become a crucial point of reference for cultural change as well as stability.”
― Working with the Ancestors: Mana and Place in the Marquesas Islands
― Working with the Ancestors: Mana and Place in the Marquesas Islands
