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Category: Health

  • Walking a Half Marathon Pregnant Part 3

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      […Continued from PART 1 and PART 2] Soon, I saw a group of women, and I set my mind to pass them. After a few minutes, I quickly breezed past them. While I wasn’t going at an extremely fast pace, I was above three mph. This speed, I knew, would get me to the finish… Read more

  • Walking a Half Marathon Pregnant Part 2

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    [Continued from Part 1…] According to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) “Becoming active and exercising at least 30 minutes on most, if not all, days of the week can benefit your health during pregnancy in the following ways: helps reduce backaches, constipation, bloating, and swelling; may help prevent or treat gestational diabetes;… Read more

  • Walking a Half Marathon Pregnant Part 1

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    I was in my first Half Marathon this weekend—the American River Parkway Half— in Sacramento.  When I embarked on this journey nearly five months ago, I wasn’t out to set any world records, just to finish. But not just to finish, to finish PREGNANT. That’s right, I was 34 weeks pregnant when I participated in… Read more

  • 5 All-Year Simple Green Living Tips

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    This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tom’s of Maine. All opinions are 100% mine. It’s hard to believe we just celebrated Earth Day last week. You might be curious as to why Earth Day is important to my family. With a teenager, two preschoolers, and one on the way, it’s important to… Read more

  • Safe Home 101: 5 Health Concerns to Keep in Mind

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    Older homes and apartments are beautiful and when maintained, a valuable asset. However, without regular maintenance and updates, old or poorly maintained homes may be hiding serious issues that not only compromise your comfort, but also your health and safety.  From electrical safety to air quality, this safe home checklist will help you and your… Read more

  • National Soyfoods Month

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    April is National Soyfoods Month!  If you are vegan or vegetarian, you probably already opt for soyfoods as a way to meet your daily protein requirements. But recently, the mighty soybean, an Asian staple for centuries, has become popular among health-conscious, meat-eating Westerners as well. Read more

  • Oh, My Aching Back! Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy

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    Being pregnant this time around, I have found myself healthier and more active than any of my previous pregnancies. From walking to working out at the gym, I have maintained my weight and have continued eating very healthy. I am even training for a walking half marathon. But, with the increased mileage has come some… Read more

  • Benefits of Water Softener Systems for Your Skin & Hair

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    When we first moved to California over a year ago, our new home came with a water softener system. Having lived in the Midwest previously where it is normal to experience hard water, I never had the opportunity to use a water softener. In fact, I never knew there was a difference. But this past… Read more

  • Destress Yourself in 60 Seconds

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    There are many dialogues regarding the modern worldwide stress level. Often this creates minor anxiety in some people. Despite what is causing our stress, there are ways to destress ourselves in less than 60 seconds with the purpose of decreasing small anxiety levels. Read more

  • Sweet & Savory: Whole30 Fries

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    In the past I always played it safe when it came to potatoes. For some reason, I had a fear of making fries in the oven. From past experience, they never turn out exactly right. Plus, I have three kids that have no problem calling mom out on her cooking faux pas. Read more