Pregnant? What You Need to Know About Your Pregnancy

Pregnant? What You Need to Know About Your Pregnancy

  • Taking Care Of Your Achilles Tendon

    Achilles tendonitis is one of the most common types of tendonitis in active people. The Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscles of the leg to the foot, is easily overused. This tendon takes the brunt of any type of weight bearing exercise from walking to uphill climbing. Problems with the Achilles tendon can be disabling if not addressed quickly. Common causes of Achilles tendonitis: The most common cause of Achilles tendonitis is from overuse.

  • Pregnancy After Miscarriage: 3 Ways To Find Peace Through Painful Emotions

    Many women who deal with infertility also have to deal with miscarriages during their journey to motherhood.  If you're pregnant after dealing with a combination of fertility problems and at least one prior miscarriage, you're likely facing a variety of emotions, from guilt to worry to excitement.   If You're Feeling Guilty... Although you've successfully gotten pregnant, you're likely also still mourning the loss of your previous pregnancies.  Many women who've experienced miscarriages feel guilt during subsequent pregnancies.

  • 3 FAST And Drug Free Pain Relief Solutions For A Herniated Disc In The Neck

    A herniated disc in the neck can be extraordinarily painful, and can impede an individual's daily life and ability to enjoy activities. Long term herniated disc treatment may involve surgical repair or other therapies; however, these don't generally provide fast and effective pain relief. If you are experiencing neck pain due to a herniated disc, here are 3 fast, easy and drug free solutions that can help.  1. Chiropractic Treatment 

  • 3 Ways To Help Your Toddler Listen And Obey

    It is not uncommon for a two year old to tell his or her parent "no" because they do not want to do something. One of the challenges of parenting a toddler is learning how to get them to listen and obey. Here are 3 things you can try to improve your child's obedience. Consistency First, consistency is really important. If you have a child who comes into your room in the middle of the night often to get into your bed and you do not want this to happen, then consistency is key.

  • Substance P And The New Science Of Massage Therapy

    The medical field's greatest achievement of the last 20 years occurred in neuroscience: by learning to identify, understand, and affect the brain's neurotransmitters, the science of medicine came a long way from the lobotomies, tranquilizers, and electro-shock treatments it had promoted for most of the 19th century.  Research on serotonin gave rise to a new class of highly effective, immensely lucrative antidepressants; studies on GABA produced new treatments for epilepsy and neuropathy; glutamate research may lead to treatments for schizophrenia and Alzheimer's.

  • About Me

    Pregnant? What You Need to Know About Your Pregnancy

    During my first pregnancy, I spent a lot of time pushing pillows behind my back trying to find comfort. As the size of the baby grew, so did my discomfort. By the time she was born, I was more than ready to give birth. When I found out I was pregnant again, I was determined that I would not suffer through the same discomforts. I started researching ways to ease the symptoms of pregnancy, including back pain. I created this blog to help other expectant moms find remedies to deal with those symptoms that can be emotionally and physically draining.

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