Tag: pregnancy

Diastasis recti – Abdominal wall split

Diastasis recti – Abdominal wall split

Pregnancy and postpartum are a challenging time for the female body. Although well-equipped and designed for the task, there can be conditions that occur even when the mother does all the right measures for childbirth. One of the unexpected side… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Lifestyle, Personal Care
Pregnancy Nutrition – What to avoid & try to eat

Pregnancy Nutrition – What to avoid & try to eat

Pregnancy is a time when not only is the mother taking care of her health, but she’s now taking care of something growing inside her. There are certain foods that can affect the health of the baby more than others.… 0 Shares | | Posted in Child Care, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Personal Care
Which Fruits You Should Not Eat During Pregnancy?

Which Fruits You Should Not Eat During Pregnancy?

Pregnancy is a blessing in disguise. But, from battling through the emotional upheavals to physical changes, we know what you have to undergo, all throughout these nine months. To combat these shifts in your life, we understand you might also… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food
Chiropractic Advice for Expectant Mothers

Chiropractic Advice for Expectant Mothers

Any mother can confirm that pregnancy causes significant strain on a woman’s body. Globally, the average female weighs around 150 pounds. Add to this the additional weight of a growing baby and it is understandable why many expectant mother suffer… 0 Shares | | Posted in Child Care, Fitness, Health
How to Combat Heartburn and GERD During Pregnancy

How to Combat Heartburn and GERD During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is not easy. The mother’s body goes through a myriad of physical and hormonal changes. During the second trimester, things may get easier. Morning sickness usually fades and the baby bump is not causing much discomfort yet. However, there… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Personal Care
Safely Diluting Essential Oils – Children, Pregnancy & Elderly

Safely Diluting Essential Oils – Children, Pregnancy & Elderly

Essential Oil Safety As a Certified Aromatherapist I am passionate about helping people use essential oils safely. Most essential oils can be applied to the skin safely as long as they are properly diluted with a carrier oil. Of course,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Lifestyle
Is It Safe To Eat Papaya During Pregnancy?

Is It Safe To Eat Papaya During Pregnancy?

Some believe that papaya is harmful during pregnancy. Yet, many pregnant women still eat this fruit to get rich vitamins and minerals. Papaya fruit grows in tropical areas and is characterized by the outer green cover and it has a… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health
12 Signs that you are Protein Deficient

12 Signs that you are Protein Deficient

12 Signs that you are Protein Deficient While society would have us think we get more than enough protein in our diet, what I see as a nutrition professional is just the opposite.  Too many are still on the low… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness Nutrition, Food, Health, Mental Health, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Strength Training, Weight Loss
Mothers Taking Acetaminophen Are More Likely to Give Birth to Boys With Autism, New Study Finds

Mothers Taking Acetaminophen Are More Likely to Give Birth to Boys With Autism, New Study Finds

Mothers who take popular painkiller brands that contain acetaminophen are more likely to give birth to boys with autism, according to a recent Spanish study.  Researchers report that male fetus’ exposed to medication containing acetaminophen before birth were more likely… 0 Shares | | Posted in Child Care, Health, Health, Medicine, Mental Health, Pharmaceuticals
Wakame helps to reverse diabetes, reduce risk of breast cancer and fight heart disease (Recipe included)

Wakame helps to reverse diabetes, reduce risk of breast cancer and fight heart disease (Recipe included)

The Nielsen’s 2015 Global Health & Wellness Survey found that 88 percent of consumers are willing to pay more for healthier foods.  The poll found that many people are drawn to the concept of utilizing their food to manage their… 0 Shares | | Posted in Nutritional Medicine