There are certain microscopic bacteria that can pose special health risks to pregnant women and to their babies. Although most people can safely eat food containing a type of bacteria called Listeria, pregnant women are ten times more likely to get sick if they eat those same foods. And if they do get sick, the infection can be devastating for the baby. The tricky thing about Listeria is that, unlike many bacteria, they can thrive at refrigerator temperatures. To be sure, ensure your partner avoids the following: Read the rest »
By Dr Greene on 05/7/08 in Food, Health, Columns, Food Tips, Pregnancy, Raising Baby Green
Your chair is more than a place to park. It’s also a secret weapon for targeting your abs, hips and buns, and improving your balance. The following exercises can be done at home or work in just a few minutes. For best results, all you need is yourself, your trusty chair and the commitment to do it two to three times per week. Read the rest »
By Tracey on 05/6/08 in Parents, Health, Featured, Columns, Fitness, Fit Mom, Fit Family
Although about 90% of American women suffer from some degree of cellulite, it’s not uncommon for many to think that, somehow, the condition is their own fault – that they must have brought it on themselves. Unfortunately, many boyfriends, husbands and significant others fuel this unwarranted guilt complex by suggesting that …
“You haven’t stayed in shape by exercising enough.”
“You’ve gotten fat, which is (obviously) the cause of cellulite. Cellulite is something overweight women get, right?”
“There’s nothing you can do about it. Your mother and grandmother had cellulite, so you’re doomed to live with it – DOOMED! How’s your sister doing?” Read the rest »
By Dr Bissoon on 04/28/08 in Health, Columns, The Cellulite Cure
As parents we want what’s best for our children: a warm, loving home, a good education, all the things that we didn’t have, all wrapped up with a bright future. This is all well and good, unless we become so focused on our desires that we forget what’s inherently best for the child.
What is Hyper-Parenting?
This phrase was coined to describe a dangerous trend being seen in the past several years. Parents in middle and upper-middle class homes are becoming so involved in every detail of their child’s academic, athletic and social lives that they’re not allowing their children to just be children. They’re unnecessarily augmenting their environment and over-scheduling every minute of their day.
These parents have forgotten that childhood is the preparation, not the event. Children aren’t supposed to be perfect, well-rounded, miniature adults; they’re supposed to be children. Read the rest »
By Dr Alisha on 04/24/08 in Parents, Columns, Wellness Connection
We have all heard the terrifying statistics on the American weight problem and the increase in childhood obesity. One of the most important gifts you can give your children is a lifelong love of being active. If we start now, show them exercise can be fun, being active will be a natural part of their life as they grow into adulthood. Read the rest »
By Amber on 04/22/08 in Health, Featured, Columns, Fitness, Mom-agination
Miracle pills and diets don’t work yet women spend thousands of dollars praying that a little miracle pill will burn off all their fat and leave them thin and happy in all areas of their life. There’s one big problem, nothing changes once they lose the weight. When women diet and deprive their bodies, they lose the weight and feel just as empty. They still have little passion with their husbands or partners and have no patience with their children. What’s been overlooked by all of the dieting gimmicks is one’s mindset. Until a women’s mindset is addressed she’ll continue yo-yo dieting and end up fatter and emptier after each attempt. Read the rest »
By Sara on 04/16/08 in Health, Columns, Fitness, Fit By Sara
We all need a little help to get motivated sometimes! Life is hard and we are tired at the end of the day. Who wants to work out? Well, we know we must so we can live a healthy life and look great! Here are some tips to help you keep you motivated!
Have a plan at all times.Try to schedule your workouts the day before or, better yet, the whole week. I know this is hard when you have a busy life, but without at least a loose plan you will find it difficult to be consistent, which can lead to failure.
Don’t procrastinate.
The earlier in the day that you work out, the more time you have throughout the day to focus on your family, work or yourself without constantly thinking, “I need to exercise.” We’ve all been there, putting off exercising until finally we’re too tired and can’t be bothered. I could kick myself for wasting so much time procrastinating! If you just do it, it’s over before you know it! Read the rest »
By Tracey on 04/10/08 in Parents, Health, Columns, Fitness, Fit Mom, Fit Family
