Chiara Bradshaw

Herb baths have been used for centuries to treat many illnesses. They have also been used to promote healing. A postpartum herb bath is a combination of many gentle herbs used to promote healing for bruised and torn perineum tissues…

Rising more than 6,500 feet above the city of Tucson, Mt. Lemmon provides bike riders with a host of opportunities to enjoy natural surroundings ranging from desert to sub-alpine forest. Bike-friendly routes include paved roadway as well…

Kenya has some of nature's most remarkable national parks and wildlife viewing in the world. Lions, leopards, hyenas, hippos and a multitude of other animals roam its many habitats. With numerous well-maintained campsites around the…

After a cesarean there are a few things you can do to heal quickly. 5 Steps to Heal After a Cesarean 1. Getting up and moving as soon as possible will decrease your chances for blood clots. Blood clots cause more…

Today many more women are choosing to give birth at birthing centers, rather than in a hospital. There are many reasons for this, including more involved care and a more relaxed setting than a hospital. There are a few things you should…

Heading off on one of Arizona's backroads is one of the most scenic ways to experience the best of the state's varied landscape. While trucks and jeeps can take on almost any road suited for their wheel base, SUVs vary dramatically in…

Grey basalt outcroppings thrust among the ponderosa pine forest surrounding Arizona's largest natural lake. Mormon Lake in northern Arizona is less than 30 miles south of Flagstaff and set in the heart of the Coconino National Forest.…

Choosing an OB/GYN is one of the most important decisions you'll make in your life. This is the person who will be responsible for bringing your future son or daughter into the world and helping to take care of the mother along the way. You…

Paracervical blocks, given during childbirth, were once very common. While paracervical blocks can give good pain relief from the discomfort of dilation and can be used quickly without the woman becoming disoriented or dizzy, it does have…

Sapphire blue waters lick at white sand beaches, beckoning divers to explore their sparkling depths. Below the surface, an underwater wonderland awaits, populated by brilliantly colored tropical fish in every color of the rainbow. Yet…