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Having a bun in the oven is an exciting time. During this special time, expectant mothers should take care of themselves to ensure a safe, healthy pregnancy. In today’s post, we are giving practical and effective lifestyle and nutrition tips for would-be mommies: Nutrition Balanced Meals Two things that expectant mothers should avoid are excessive weight gain and gestational diabetes. …

Trying not to get sick? A robust immune system may be all that you’ll ever need, since it can keep you healthy and sickness-free. It protects you from infection and destroys invading pathogens, thus preventing illness or its spread throughout your body. Certain foods bolster immunity and strengthen the body’s natural defense against infection. But there are also foods that …

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. It’s also one of the most easily preventable types of cancer known to man – all it takes is adequate sun protection. But you probably already know these skin cancer tidbits. Here are 10 skin cancer facts you probably didn’t know: 1. Skin cancer can kill you. It’s no …

Our brain is the most complex part of our body.  It only weighs 3-4 pounds but it is composed of neurons that controls our movements, sensations and thoughts, thus making it way too important than we thought it is.  That is why we should take good care of our brain.  Here are 10 foods you might want to avoid to …

Caffeine is a type of stimulant usually found in coffee seeds. It’s the world’s most widely consumed psychoactive drug. Most beverages with caffeine help relieve or prevent drowsiness, boost energy, and improve mental alertness. But too much of the stuff and it will cause tremors, palpitation, and disrupted sleep. If you cannot start your day without a hot cup of …

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day for a reason. Not only does it give the body the energy it needs for the day, it also prevents overeating. Unfortunately, people who are watching their weight tend to skip meals in order to lose weight. Expert nutritionists agree that you should never skip breakfast —especially if you are trying …

Sweating is a great way to release toxins from the body. It cleans out the pores of our skin to keep it clear and fresh looking. Sweating is also our body’s way of cooling down especially when you have done rigorous training at the gym however, excessive sweating is another case. While sweating has its benefits, excessive sweating can be …

If you have ever felt self conscious about the dimpled and puckered skin on your thighs and bottom, you are not alone. Cellulite affects nearly 90 percent of women of all shapes and sizes. Men rarely suffer from the condition. Understanding what cellulite is and how it occurs is one of the keys to ridding yourself of this unsightly condition. …