You likely already know this: saturated fat is bad, and trans fat is really bad. This isn’t new information. (If you are surprised, scroll to the bottom of this article for a quick description of each fat). But, chances are high that you don’t know enough about the...
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How to Battle the Cold and Flu
Maybe your son got off the bus complaining of a scratchy throat. Or you feel feverish and have a stuffy nose. It looks like a weekend of sniffles and coughs. With flu season in full swing, try these tips to prepare your family. Prepare your home. Make sure you have...
Can I Breastfeed When I’m Sick?
Many new moms ask if they can breastfeed when they are not feeling well. Good news! Even if you’re feeling crummy, in most situations, you can continue breastfeeding when you are sick. Why is it safe to continue breastfeeding when I’m sick? If you have a standard...
Five Tips for a Healthy Fall
Why wait for another New Year’s party to sip champagne and vow to be healthier in the next year? Fall is a fabulous time to jump-start health resolutions. Many people consider autumn the best time to rethink and restart. You’ll create good habits for the winter (where...
Why you need protein during pregnancy
Protein diets seem to be all the craze these days: The Paleo Diet. Atkins. The Zone. Keto. Protein powder. Even if you’re not on a special diet, we as a nation are obsessed with protein (seen any burger commercials lately?). Still, vegetarians and pregnant women need...
You and Your Baby’s First Week Together
You’ve had a baby! All the anticipation, the labor, the joy, and now your little one is home with you. No book or blog can perfectly explain your new baby, but as you get started on this adventure, let’s cover the basics of what to expect in this first week of your...
Can I Continue Practicing Yoga During Pregnancy?
You love your asanas, but what can you safely do while you’re pregnant? Yoga helps you relax and focuses your breath, which can help you healthily cope with the demands of pregnancy, labor, birth and motherhood. Continuing your yoga practice is definitely possible...
Infertility and Asthma
Women with asthma may have a lower pregnancy rate, and may take longer to get pregnant than those without the lung disease, suggests a new study. The researchers followed 245 women (96 with asthma) who were undergoing fertility treatment for unresolved fertility...
Ultrasounds 101
The word ultrasound is tossed around fairly lightly when someone is pregnant. They’ve become a routine part of pregnancy as well as other noninvasive procedures. But what are ultrasounds exactly? How do they work? Let’s start with a definition. An ultrasound scan uses...
Confident Breastfeeding
Mothers who expect to breastfeed may not realize that their attitude is important to their ability to breastfeed. Although new mothers describe breastfeeding as a meaningful and fulfilling aspect of caring for their infants, breastfeeding can cause anxiety and stress....