Besides the deep breathing and relaxation techniques, prenatal yoga also emphasizes stretching tight and painful areas typically caused by pregnancy. Specific postures are commonly used to reduce muscle tension in the low back, hamstrings, and inner thigh. Also specific postures such as the “straddle” and “butterfuly” open up the pelvis for an easier delivery. Try …
People are surprised when they see me eating pasta. They say, “You eat pasta? I thought carbs were bad.” The answer, yes, I eat pasta and I love it! I chose whole grain pasta with marinara and 1-2 small turkey meatballs. The key is I eat whole grain pasta which has fiber and protien and …
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Yoga is therapeutic for the body and mind through the use of the complete yoga breath (i.e. inhale through the nose and exhale through the nose). The complete breath brings oxygen to your body and mind and provides a sense of relaxation to entire system. Have you ever noticed that when you’re stressed you take a …
Are you eager to lose the baby weight and pre-occupied by the number on the scale? Stop obsessing over the number on the scale and instead use how your clothes fit and measurements to determine your progress. I’ve never met a woman who is happy with the number on the scale…what ever it is, she …
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Common areas of complaint for pregnant women are sciatic pain in the low back, buttocks, and thighs. Exercise to reduce the tension are prenatal yoga postures that focus on “lengthening” the muscles in the backs of the legs. A great example is modified pyramid pose To do the move: Pyramid pose: Step your right foot …
Have you been counting calories hoping to lose your baby weight? If so you may have found that 1. it’s stressful 2. you can’t enjoy food 3. it makes you obsess about what you eat 4. it’s simply depressing. I tell my client’s, “If you want weight loss to be a life time change, counting …
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Prenatal yoga is quite the craze for pregnant women because pregnant women are noticing the benefits. They feel better after the workout, and experience less pain, they’re learning how to use their breath for an easier delivery and gaining deeper connection to their babies through their body awareness. Still many new pregnant women are fearful, …
Most mommas are excited and motivated to lose the baby weight shortly after baby has arrived. Just be sure to start back slowly 4-6 weeks after baby (and doctor’s approval) with exercises like walking and yoga. If you workout too hard too soon it can result in an increase in bleeding and prolong healing. Listen …
So now my baby is feeling fine. He’s even sleeping better…Thank God! Unfortunately I’m not feeling so well now. I’ve been having plenty of Vitamin C and listening to my body and getting the rest I need. I know that I need to take care of myself because I have to take care of the kids …
My 22 mo. old came down with a cough on Fri. but was full of his usual energy. But by Saturday afternoon he was a mess. He was listless, breathing rapidly, and feverish. I was really scared, so I called my uncle who’s a pediatrician. He asked me a bunch of questions, and let me …
