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Can I Use an Elliptical Machine While I’m Pregnant?

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I am 11 weeks pregnant and I want to know if using an Elliptical machine is safe and until when can I use it. I have no health problems.” Unless your health care provider tells you to abstain from exercise, staying active is good for you and your baby-to-be during pregnancy. An elliptical machine … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Fitness and Exercise, 2nd Trimester Tagged With: safety, Is it safe?, exercise

Pregnant and Can’t Quit Smoking!

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I am almost 17 weeks pregnant and i can not stop smoking. i have slowed down a lot but i can not seem to quit. i hate myself for that because i love my baby. i can go all day at work without a cigeratte but when i get home it’s the first thing i want. everytime i go to the doctor the baby has a … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Fitness and Exercise, 2nd Trimester Tagged With: smoking, qutting smoking

Purple Passion Smoothie

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This smoothie isn’t just delicious and an exciting shade of purple: grapes have been shown to help ease nausea and constipation, cherries are a home remedy for joint pain, and blueberries can help prevent UTIs. 2 cups of blueberries, grapes and pitted cherries 3/4th cup vanilla yogurt 1/4 … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Nutrition, Easy-Not-Queasy Recipes, Featured

Hydration-Vacation Pregnancy Smoothie

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If it’s summertime and your living is queasy, try rehydrating by sipping this quick and easy anti-nausea smoothie. The tropical flavors make it a vacation in a glass.  And mango, bananas and coconut water have all been found to help reduce mild nausea for many people, and are rich sources of fiber, … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Nutrition, Easy-Not-Queasy Recipes, Featured

Super-Sipping Summer Smoothies

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A fruit smoothie can be as delicious as a milkshake (okay, almost), but instead of butterfat is rich in fiber, flavor and vitamins. Add in the protein and calcium from yogurt or milk and a smoothie can be nutritious enough to replace a whole meal. That’s particularly handy when your stomach can’t … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Nutrition, Easy-Not-Queasy Recipes

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