As winter nears so does the peak of the cold and flu season. For pregnant women catching a cold or flu while often already feeling rundown can be extra exhausting. Here are some tips to help you prevent and manage a cold or flu during pregnancy. Do I have a cold or...
1. Daily Meditation – Starting my morning with mediation keeps me grounded, patient, and expands my vision. Meditation reminds me to breathe deeply and include passion in everything I do. Facts = When you’re grounded, you’ll notice your energy levels naturally...
With the decline in smoking rates (particularly in countries which allow use of e-cigarettes) alcohol has become the whipping boy. Let us be clear on the outset. Excessive consumption of alcohol causes major problems not just for the individual but often for those...
It is the quintessential motherhood statement to say that it is good for babies to be breast-fed. It is not the purpose of this blog to list the benefits or why we should encourage mothers to breast-feed. We all know this. Plus, virtually all women want to breast-feed...
Screening tests especially for cancer have been promoted on the basis of saving lives. This has rarely been questioned. A large new review has done just that. The results will surprise. There is no clear evidence that screening for cancer does save lives! How did we...
Having the healthiest baby you can is largely impacted by the health of both parents and the womb leading up to conception. It should be noted here that a mans sperm starts to form approximately 76 days before ejaculation, ova development takes 100 days and the...
