Month: April 2017

Yoga and Hormonal Balance With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

I have always praised the practice of regular yoga for its amazing health benefits, especially for women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Up until recently, I did a form of ad-hoc yoga, in which I would practice here and there, mainly following exercise videos and television yoga programs.

When Good Habits Turn Bad

The establishment of healthy habits after weight loss surgery is key to gaining and maintaining the benefits of this type of therapy. While habits are hard to build and require significant effort to establish, one post-operative patient reveals that a certain amount of flexibility is needed as well. After ignoring the scale for years before […]

Build Them Up

Romans 15:1 and 2 says that “We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. That each of us should please our neighbor for his good, and to build him up.” Let me ask, is there someone in your company or organization right now who is […]

Happy mother and daughter having wine

Optimism May Reduce Risk of Dying Prematurely Among Women

The study found that women who were optimistic had a significantly reduced risk of dying from several major causes of death including cancer, heart disease, stroke, respiratory disease, and infection over an eight-year period, compared with women who were less optimistic. The study analyzed data from 2004 2012 from 70,000 women enrolled in the Nurses […]

Ovulation Double Check Campaign

Women looking to conceive a child but finding it difficult to time their ovulation cycles have found that trial and error was the only choice available. Seeing this problem, Amy, a biologist, has found a solution that gives women a better option than just trial and error. Like many women, Amy had trouble with conception […]

What Should You Eat Before A Workout To Burn Fat And Get Closer To The Bride Fit Body You Want?

The short answer is nothing!   Of course there is no one size fits all formula so experimenting with different approaches in your Bride Fit diet and exercise approaches is best.   Working with a Bride Fit coach like me is a big help in order to have support, guidance, and motivation.

The ABCs of Good Zzzzzs

Most of us probably do not conform to a sleep protocol, or even know what one might look like. However, the National Sleep Foundation has taken it upon themselves to create guidelines that can help indicate if your sleep conforms to a healthy pattern. Specifically, more than 75% of time in bed should be used […]

No Whining

Philippians 2:14 says to, “Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure.” Have you ever been around someone at work who is always complaining?   Well it’s not very pleasant, is it?

Diabetes and Dementia – A Caregiver’s Guide

It is tough to be a caregiver for a loved one, especially when they are suffering from dementia. Caring for someone with diabetes as well is even tougher still. Diabetes is a disease that requires constant monitoring. Combined with memory issues and a reduced capacity for self-care, this can be a lethal combination. Some recent […]

AirFeet for Hip and Lower Back Pain – Just Ask Emily

Emily is a women who suffered from chronic lower back pain, plantar fasciitis and bursitis. She reports having difficulty walking and constant pain. She tried injections and other ways to relieve her pain but none were successful. A friend recommended AirFeet. She stated at first they felt weird but after a few days she noticed […]