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In the Blink of an Eye

Yesterday started out like any other day. Every day, as soon as I wake up, while the house is still quiet and before my feet touch the floor, I pray. I have to confess my prayers lately have been focused on moving. The children and I are moving in two weeks and I have been consumed with getting the house packed, getting the kids excited about the move and helping them with their fears, and saying goodbye to a lot of the memories that the house we are in holds for us. Yesterday morning my prayer was for strength as the fear and panic of moving crept int

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Does Fish Oil Lower Cholesterol Levels?

Health fads come and go. Some are tastier than others. Fish oil may not be your first choice for a midafternoon or late-night snack, but it can offer some short-term and long-term benefits that just might change your mind. The next time you get a hankering for a treat, think fish.

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First Pregnancy Appointment Questions

Excited, scared, anxious and overjoyed are just a few words to describe the feelings of a mom-to-be during her first pregnancy. With such a variety of emotions, first time moms often rely on their doctors to provide them with information to help calm any fear in their hearts. The first pregnancy appointment is an ideal way to get comfortable with the doctor and ask any necessary questions about the next nine months.

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The Fastest Way to Lose Baby Weight After Pregnancy

Many women begin worrying about how to lose baby weight from the moment they learn they are pregnant. You may think you can start dieting as soon as you have your baby in your arms, but you have certain facts to consider. For starters, dieting may not be the fastest way to lose baby weight.

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Post-Pregnancy Diet and Exercise

Your baby is finally here. Life couldn’t be better–except for that last 10 to 20 lbs. you want to lose. After taking care of the baby all day, you may feel like there is no energy left to work on getting your pre-pregnancy shape back. Setting daily goals and sticking to them will help you achieve your goal.