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Misogyny in Healthcare (& Beyond) Hurts Us All
Misogyny in healthcare is a real problem. But it doesn’t stop there. A new mother contacted me in my office a few days ago. I spoke with this pleasant young woman in person for nearly a half hour, far beyond the free 10 minute consults I usually do. Here’s why: Women’s pain and suffering is…
Healthy Diets for ADHD Kids
You can choose to deal with the behavioral disorder ADHD in an assortment of ways. Some parents turn immediately to medical intervention, while others first explore behavioral or even dietary modification plans. If you are tasked with the challenge of parenting a child who suffers from ADHD, consider the impact that the diet you feed your child could have on his ability to control his behavior and deal with this potentially challenging disorder.
Why Is it Healthy to Walk?
Walking is one of the simplest forms of exercise. We learn to walk as toddlers and it stays with us throughout life. You don’t need equipment, a gym membership or a spotter to walk. Besides being so convenient, walking has many health benefits, including maintaining joint health, mood, heart heath, brain function and a healthy life in general. Here is how it does so much for the body.
Healthy Dieting After Pregnancy
Whether you want to shed those pregnancy pounds or just want to feel better both emotionally and physically, it is important to eat a healthy post-pregnancy diet along with getting plenty of exercise. Your diet after your pregnancy should include balanced nutrition like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, while also controlling the number of calories you eat. Keep in mind that a post-pregnancy diet does not mean cutting back drastically on your caloric intake. In fact, postpartum women need a minimum of 1,200 calories a day and sometimes as much as 2,200 calories a day.
Meet the MILs: Which of These Mother-in-Law Types is Yours?
Let's face it, when you said "I do," you probably didn't realize you were also signing up for a lifelong subscription to MIL Magazine, complete with monthly issues filled with unsolicited advice, invasive questions, and the occasional guilt trip, courtesy of your brand new mother-in-law. For many, entering this uncharted territory can feel more like…