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Dr. Stephanie Liu is a Family Physician and Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Alberta. She graduated from Columbia University with a Master of Science and completed her Doctor of Medicine at the University of Alberta.
life of dr. mom
the evidence-based blog for expectant and new parents
Dr. Stephanie Liu is a Family Physician and Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Alberta. She graduated from Columbia University with a Master of Science and completed her Doctor of Medicine at the University of Alberta.
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As a doctor and a mom, I’m always keeping an eye on the latest wellness trends, especially when they promise big results for your skin. Lately, beef tallow seems to be everywhere, praised as a natural, ancestral secret for perfect skin. But with all this hype, I have to ask: is there any real evidence to back it up? Let’s take a closer look. The Truth About Beef Tallow for Skincare Beef tallow is essentially rendered beef fat. The idea is that its fatty acid profile is similar to our skin’s natural oils, making it a great moisturizer. While it’s
The Surprising Mental Health Benefits of Arranging Flowers
I’ve never been one for arranging flowers. While I’ve always admired beautiful bouquets, the idea of creating them myself seemed like a skill reserved for professionals. But recently, that changed. It was my good friend’s birthday, and I wanted to
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Dr. Mom’s Guide to a Fun and Safe Halloween
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Is Beef Tallow Actually Good for Your Skin? A Doctor Weighs In
As a doctor and a mom, I’m always keeping an eye on the latest wellness trends, especially when they promise big results for your skin. Lately, beef tallow seems to be everywhere, praised as a natural, ancestral secret for perfect skin. But with all this hype, I have to ask: is there any real evidence to back it up? Let’s take a closer look. The Truth About Beef Tallow for Skincare Beef tallow is essentially rendered beef fat. The idea is that its fatty acid profile is similar to our skin’s natural oils, making it a great moisturizer. While it’s
The Surprising Mental Health Benefits of Arranging Flowers
I’ve never been one for arranging flowers. While I’ve always admired beautiful bouquets, the idea of creating them myself seemed like a skill reserved for professionals. But recently, that changed. It was my good friend’s birthday, and I wanted to
10 Japanese Habits That Made Our Family Healthier
As a family doctor and a mom to two young kids, I’m always looking for ways to integrate wellness into our busy lives. But it wasn’t until our family trip to Japan that I truly understood how health can be
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Does Maternal Consumption of Highly Allergenic Foods, Like Peanuts, Reduce the Incidence of Childhood Peanut Allergies?
Peanut allergies are becoming more common among children. It is estimated that 3.2% of children have peanut allergies. In an effort to prevent this allergy, the Canadian Paediatric Society has recommended the introduction of peanuts and other allergenic foods around 6 months of age. Research has
I’m Pregnant, Can I Eat Deli Meats?
Deli Meats and Pregnancy I love charcuterie. And pizza. And sandwiches. I’m now in my second pregnancy and there never ceases to be comments about what you can and cannot eat while you are pregnant. I’ve often wondered we need to avoid deli meats
Breastfeeding and Plugged Ducts
Plugged milk ducts can be an uncomfortable complication of breastfeeding. It is estimated that up to two-thirds of breastfeeding women experience a plugged milk duct at some point. A plugged milk duct is a small area of breast tissue that does not drain milk adequately and
Signs That Your Child May Have a Speech or Language Delay
When Madi was 15 months old, we were at a play area and we met a little girl who was 16 months old. This little girl was speaking at a 3 year old level! She was speaking in almost full
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Dr. Stephanie Liu is a Family Physician and Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Alberta. She graduated from Columbia University with a Master of Science and completed her Doctor of Medicine at the University of Alberta.