Following menopause, many women experience a natural increase in obesity, particularly around their intra-abdominal area, which refers to fat that stored in and around the internal organs. Where the body fat is stored in the body is the main determinant of who has metabolic syndrome.   What is Visceral Fat? Body fat comes in two varieties. There’s … [Read more...]

A baby massage can help babies grow better and behave better. The skin-to-skin connection helps parents and baby better communicate without saying a word. Its an incredible tool for effectively relieving constipation, excess wind, fussiness and colic, and it is the most natural thing in the world. A specific routine involving the belly and chest can also help with … [Read more...]

After delivery the first question naturally is how is my baby? The second question asked by workout – alcoholics often is “When can I begin exercising now that I’ve given birth?” There are no clear cut answers to this question. You can ask your doctor about when he or she feels you are ready to begin exercising, and restarting your regime also will depend somewhat on how … [Read more...]

Like adults, children have varying appetites, depending on mood, health and general inclination. Nevertheless, there are certain problems which are characteristic of many newborn babies and others which affect children at different ages and which can be readily addressed by the parents. BREAST FEEDING With both breast and bottle feeding, problems often arise during … [Read more...]

Congratulation for completing the marathon of pregnancy and delivery. What lies ahead is a tough task of parenting, which no doubt is stressful enough and when you both work its even harder. You have to make time for your marriage/sex life. Most women don't feel very keen on sex for at least a few weeks after childbirth and the main reason for this is simply exhaustion. … [Read more...]

NICU stands for neonatal intensive care unit. This is a nursery in a hospital that provides around-the-clock care to sick or premature babies. It has health care providers who have special training and equipment to give your baby the best possible care. NICUs concentrate on treating very small, premature, or congenitally ill babies. Some of these babies are from higher-order … [Read more...]

Its time to bring some variation to those busy mornings with these 5 easy breakfasts ideas. Some are quickly made in the morning, others you make the night before, then heat and run! Waffle Sandwich Ingredients 1 slice Canadian bacon 1 egg 1 green onion, chopped 2 frozen low-fat multigrain waffles 1 tablespoon shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese … [Read more...]