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Finally, after 40 weeks or so of anticipation, your baby is here and your body is in need of some serious TLC.  If you remained active during your pregnancy, you’re one of the luckier ones that have fewer problem areas to work.  You don’t want to be one of those mothers [...]

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Everybody who has ever been in a school lunch line is familiar with the food pyramid, but finding a person utilizing the pyramid is another story.  The food pyramid are guidelines given by the United States Department of Agriculture that breaks down the food our bodies need to achieve optimal levels of health [...]

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Our breathing patterns are very important for healthy living. One of the most frequently cited benefits of breathing correctly is relief of stress and tension; however, good breathing habits can also assist with sleeping problems, muscle relaxation, asthma and pain relief, to name a few.
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The pregnancy results are in and you are most definitely pregnant!  To some women, this is a time to fill the fridge with as much food as possible and sit out on the couch for the next nine months.  Here are a few food and fitness mistakes pregnant women often make that should [...]

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The Importance of pH Balance in Your Body
Correct acidity and alkalinity levels within your body are important for staying healthy. Our cells thrive in an alkaline environment. It is only in certain parts of the body, such as the digestive tract, that acidic conditions are required – in this case, for the breaking [...]