Studies have, for a long time, shown that deep breathing, mental imagery, deep massage or acupressure, and the presence of a constant companion or coach during labor can ease labor pains, making the miracle of birth more, well, enjoyable. During the birth of all three of my sons, all three vastly different, I used all of these methods for pain management during labor. But … [Read more...] about Secrets for Easing Labor Pain
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Easy Steps to Fighting the Aging Process
You may recall I wrote a post on aging gracefully. I pointed out the simple fact, that no matter how rich, how poor, how thin, how happy, how unhappy you are, there is one thing in this world you cannot fight, and just happen to be battling at the EXACT same rate as the next person… AGING. Madonna is over 50. Yes, Even Madonna turned 50! Enough said. But in that Blog post, I … [Read more...] about Easy Steps to Fighting the Aging Process
Why Clarity Beats Balance
With all the talk about balance and leaning lately, I started to think about how clarity is what's most important to me. I wasn't too familiar with the word 'clarity' and certainly not familiar with the meaning of it, when it came into my life during a yoga teacher training session back in 1995. It kind of came and went at that time but I've realized that it may have stayed in … [Read more...] about Why Clarity Beats Balance
Three Ways to Get in Shape at Home this Summer
Unfortunately, now that the kids are out of school, “Mommy’s Work-Out Time” keeps getting curtailed or rain-checked for birthday parties, play dates, and plain-old being a mom. Fear not! Just because you can’t get to the gym doesn’t mean you can’t get a great workout at home. We’ve got three great tips to take care of your rockin’ bod without leaving the … [Read more...] about Three Ways to Get in Shape at Home this Summer
4 Reasons New Moms Need Physical Therapy
Pregnancy and childbirth exact an enormous toll on a woman’s body. It is transforming and beautiful, but when a mother does not get the physical and emotional support she needs, the effects can be devastating. I am a new mother, three times over. Each time after I have given birth, I have benefited enormously from physical therapy afterwards. I could not stand … [Read more...] about 4 Reasons New Moms Need Physical Therapy