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Weight Loss Tips: Real-Life Steps That Worked

When my second child was born, the pregnancy triggered an autoimmune disease that made weight management extremely difficult for me. I gained a lot of weight after he was born and my doctors kept telling me that I needed to drop some of the weight for my cardiovascular health. Despite all of my best efforts, weight loss was a real challenge. I finally discovered the process that worked for me and allowed me to keep my autoimmune antibodies down at the same time. I created this site to help others follow my journey and learn from my experiences to help them lose weight as well.

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How To Make Your Child Look Forward To Visiting The Dentist Or Orthodontist

Posted on October 30, 2014

Raising a child can be one of the most exhausting, albeit rewarding milestones for a person to contend with. Moreover, trying to get them to go to the dentist can feel like pulling teeth. However, there are a few simple steps you can take that will make a trip to the dentist seem like less of a hassle, and more of an indulgence. Lead by Example Children are notoriously impressionable. And although this often manifests itself in youngsters imitating some less-than-reputable characters, you can actually use this to your advantage when attempting to coerce your little ones into visiting the dentist. [Read More]

Facial Medical Conditions That Can Benefit From Botox

Posted on October 30, 2014

Botulinum toxin, better know as "Botox," may be best known for its use as an anti-aging tool, but it has plenty of other uses that can impact medical conditions related to the face. If you have never heard of Botox, or are unfamiliar with how it works, all you really need to know is that it temporarily paralyzes the muscles where it is injected. Its cosmetic benefits are most commonly in the form of wrinkle prevention. [Read More]

Needles Can Make You Less Stressed

Posted on October 30, 2014

Even though the ancient Chinese practitioners who developed acupuncture never envisioned the hurried pace of modern-day life, this centuries-old method can help to reduce your stress level.  Years of research show that acupuncture helps problems and chronic conditions such as neck, lower-back and knee pain, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. But, what about that nagging feeling of tension that everyday stressors cause? Hormonal Connection Whether you're stuck in rush hour traffic and are running late for a major meeting or you're feeling queasy when you pick up that big stack of bills sitting in the mailbox, stress has a biological basis. [Read More]

2 Reasons To Utilize A Midwife

Posted on October 30, 2014

The two main types of healthcare in the field of obstetrics are midwives and obstetricians. Midwives are becoming increasingly popular for pregnant women due to the more natural methods used by the average midwife. Two reasons to use a midwife are versatility and increased support. Versatility Midwives are extremely versatile healthcare professionals that can accommodate your childbirth requirements. For example, a midwife is more than capable of helping you arrange for a home birth with your family around to provide support. [Read More]