Many people are now aware that too much salt is bad for health, as it can increase chances of having high blood pressure - even in children - and can also lead to kidney damage and failure....
March 2011 was dubbed The Gleaner's Health section's weight-management month. We put down a challenge to Natalie Murray, a 36-year-old mom and banker, who had another baby a few months ago and was ready to start working on losing the baby fat....
Whether we choose to lose weight by exercising, controlling food portions, medicating or a combination of these, it is worth some consideration to supplement with vitamins and minerals.The unhealthy foods we eat in excess, such as refined sugars...
Wow.The earlier in life we consume fibre, the less likely we will have a heart attack. That's the results from a new study presented recently. From Northwestern Medicine, the study found a high-fibre diet could be a critical heart-healthy...
Changes in blood volume, blood pressure, heart rate and cardiac output occur during pregnancy.These cardiovascular changes need special attention postpartum to regain and maintain overall health.
If you are eating more than a pinch of salt (about a teaspoonful) each day, you are eating too much. That pinch of salt (sodium chloride) contains about 2,300mg of sodium.
Week 4: Busy mom and Kingston-based banker, Natalie Murray, is The Gleaner's Health section 2011 weight management candidate. We will be following her to the gym and nutritionist in March as we track her quest to lose the 'baby fat'...
I'm a bit anxious about returning to work, which happens in a few days. I'm sure once I get there I'll be okay. I'm also anxious about what will replace the workout groove that I have found....
Natalie is making great strides in her quest to reduce fat gained during pregnancy. Congratulations to her and the team of nutritionist, weight-management experts and counsellors.
Finding yourself always tired and stressed after work lately? Next time, don't reach for the TV remote, glass of wine or raid the fridge - just try at little yoga! You will be amazed that just 10-15 minutes of yoga stretches ...
Even before I had my son, my husband would say that he did not want me to gain too much weight after having a child.I have also heard negative comments about slender women who become obese after having children. Staying as lean as possible .....
I have made a few observations about my patients' changes in weight after pregnancy over the years.I can categorise the 'baby fat' problem in three parts and I notice it can have a long-term impact on their overall weight.
Week three: Natalie continues to lose weight and she is still motivated.It is the third visit to my office and Natalie jumps on the scale without hesitation. She feels accomplished as the numbers go down.
Week 3: Busy mom and St Andrew-based banker, Natalie Murray, is the Gleaner's Health section 2011 weight-management candidate. We will be following her to the gym and nutritionist in March, as we track her quest to lose the 'baby fat'....
Sick me, sick kids and sleepless nights.That was this week in a nutshell. It was really hard to be up all night with two sick children and then to hit the gym. So again I ended up missing two days this week.
Working the correct muscles during exercise is critical in restoring the abs and developing core strength after pregnancy. Targeting the right muscles will help to control the alignment and form of the abdominal walls.
It is healthy to gain weight in pregnancy, as part of the weight gain is related to the growing foetus and associated tissues, such as the placenta which nourishes the baby...
My 21-day detox experience - Dear Sharon,I am writing because I need help to change my eating habit mainly because my blood pressure is a little high and my doctor said I need to lose weight.
This is probably the most common question I get from new yoga students, and my answer is always a resounding yes! While it's true that a typical yoga class does not have near the calorie-burning power of a spinning or weights class, if practised...
Natal fights baby fat Dear Health, Do you have an emailable 1,200-calorie intake diet sheet?- Alex Miller, PhD, Deputy Editor IDEAZ, wow.ideaz-institute.com...
Week TWO: Two weeks into Natalie's new lifestyle change.She walks confidently into my office with her food diary in hand. Before even sitting down she is anxious to be weighed. She throws off her sneakers and jumps on the scale.
