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Vaginal Seeding for a Cesarean Birth

Vaginal Seeding for a Cesarean Birth Tara Carpenter, PES. Placenta Encapsulation Specialist for new mothers in Vermont and New Hampshire. Originally published on November 25, 2018. This photo is a client of mine who gave birth via cesarean (c-section) “cesarean” which origins from the Latin word caedare, meaning “to cut”. Before surgery, this mom requested […]

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A Living World Inside You: The Inner Ecosystem

A Living World Inside You: The Inner Ecosystem Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutrition Consultant helping people of all ages heal with therapeutic nutrition. Originally published on November 2, 2014. Like earth, the human body has an inner ecosystem made of a diverse world of microflora (beneficial bacteria, friendly yeast, commensal viruses) living in the digestive tract. […]

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Colon Cleansing at Home

Colon Cleansing at Home Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutrition Consultant helping people of all ages heal with therapeutic nutrition. Originally published on May 17, 2018. My first colonic was in a tiny, dorm bathroom with college friends experimenting with fasting on water, wheatgrass, and brown rice for days on end. The longest I went was 30 […]

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Group B Strep Infection (GBS+) During Pregnancy

Group B Strep Infection (GBS+) During Pregnancy Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutrition Consultant specialized in therapeutic nutrition to heal mild to severe health conditions, esp. digestive disturbances involving yeast, bacteria, parasites, and viruses. The mom in this photo tested positive with group B strep* infection (GBS+) in her final trimester of pregnancy and received I.V. antibiotics during labor. […]

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Young Green Coconut Kefir (with fresh or bottled coconut water)

Young Green Coconut Kefir (with fresh or bottled coconut water) Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutrition Consultant helping people heal with therapeutic nutrition. Originally published on July 23, 2017. This recipe for young green coconut kefir (yck) gives the option of using fresh or store-bought young coconut juice. Kefir means ‘feel good’ and how most feel drinking […]

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Bolus Recipe for Vaginal Yeast Infections

Boluses (a.k.a. ovules, vaginal suppositories) are anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and provide relief from vaginal yeast infections. These tube-like shapes are solid at room temperature but melt once inserted to release the oils and herbs inside which will absorb into the vaginal tissue.

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Ways to Support Your Inner Ecosystem

Ways to Support Your Inner Ecosystem Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutrition Consultant for people regaining natural gut microbiome after yeast, bacterial, viral infections with The Body Ecology Diet.  Support your inner ecosystem (a.k.a digestive system) with the following ideas I’ve come up with over the years as a Nutritionist for people with digestive issues. If you are […]

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