Are you expecting? If so, do you plan to find out the baby’s gender before it’s official arrival into the world? There are so many fun gender reveal ideas that make finding out early just as exciting as finding out when they are actually born. My husband and I didn’t find out with our first […]
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Morning sickness is nausea in pregnancy that typically occurs in the first few months and affects 70-80% of pregnant women. Despite its name, the nausea can affect pregnant woman at any time of day. The nausea usually starts for pregnant woman around 6 weeks, but it can begin as early as 4 weeks. It tends […]
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Pregnancy is a time for celebrating; not a time to live in fear and stress. There are so many myths surrounding pregnancy, but we have some great news! While there are certain unavoidable truths, there are plenty of outdated or simply untrue pieces of “advice” floating around. That’s why we’re debunking the 12 most common […]
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Exercise is wonderful for pregnant women. It reduces inflammation (I’m talking about those swollen ankles), improves sleep and digestion, reduces constipation and back pain, boosts energy and mood, helps relieve muscle pain, helps keep weight healthy, and gets the muscles limber for the stress of childbirth. That’s why as little as 30-minutes a day of […]
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Pregnancy, especially if it is your first, is jam-packed full of weird and wonderful changes occurring within your body. It’s no wonder questions arise! That’s why we’d like to put the minds of expectant moms at ease by addressing the nine most frequently asked questions about pregnancy. And, of course, answering those questions as best […]
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Your blood serves numerous roles to maintain your health. To carry out these functions, blood contains a multitude of components, including red blood cells that transport oxygen, nutrients and hormones; white blood cells that remove waste products and support the immune system; plasma that regulates temperature; and platelets that help with clotting. Within the blood […]
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Dietary supplements are a big business. The industry made almost US$39 billion in revenue in 2022, and with very little regulation and oversight, it stands to keep growing. The marketing of dietary supplements has been quite effective, with 77% of Americans reporting feeling that the supplement industry is trustworthy. The idea of taking your health […]
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A jump in the number of people with serious illness caused by group A Streptococcus — also referred to as Streptococcus pyogenes or Strep A — has made headlines recently. There has also been a higher than usual number of deaths from group A Streptococcus infections, including in children, leaving people with questions about why […]
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