Childhood obesity has been in the forefront of the news and remains a growing concern for many parents. Since the 1970’s, childhood and adolescent obesity has increased three- to six-fold, such that nearly 20% of 2- to 19-year-old children and adolescents are obese. Not only does obesity in this age group significantly affect self-esteem (which […]
BPA Linked to Heart Disease – Thanks National Geographic
Hope you all don’t get tired of hearing about BPA, but this substance is a real concern that we really need to know more about. Today I came across another article done by National Geographic about a new study that claims to confirm that BPA is linked to Heart Disease. Another reason to change our […]
7 Ways to Protect Your Daughter (or Son) from Eating Disorders
7 Ways to Protect Your Daughter (or Son) from Eating Disorders by Cherrie Herrin-Michehl, MA, LMHC After her brother said she was fat, Karen (not her real name) vowed to do whatever it took to get into a pair of size 6 Calvin Klein jeans. Most women who struggle with eating disorders remember this type […]
PowerHouse Hit the Deck Exercise Cards
I was sent a complimentary set of PowerHouse Hit the Deck cards. Due to my current condition, I won’t be using them anytime soon, but I look forward to using them in nine months time. However, from examining the cards and reading the instructions, I do think this is a potentially good product, especially for […]
Pregnancy.org Freebie and Discount Offer
Update: Just got word that Pregnancy.org is willing to extend the offer for two weeks! Just for you! Thank you, Pregnancy.org! I wanted to make sure to share this offer with you since I missed it in my first reading of the email I received because it is the deal of the day. Please read […]
