Abortion is an exceedingly common procedure that many women feel the need to undergo at some point in their lives. Women feel lonely and afraid when considering, during, and after the process of having an abortion - just when they need support the most. What to Expect After an Abortion: Your body will go through some normal changes: within 24-48 hours: … [Read more...]
Visceral Fat: A major health concern in Postmenopausal Women
Following menopause, many women experience a natural increase in obesity, particularly around their intra-abdominal area, which refers to fat that stored in and around the internal organs. Where the body fat is stored in the body is the main determinant of who has metabolic syndrome. What is Visceral Fat? Body fat comes in two varieties. There’s … [Read more...]
Living with Changes
Throughout pregnancy, your growing and changing shape makes it important to alter the way you perform a number of everyday tasks and movements. The most obvious sign of advancing pregnancy is the change in your shape. The placenta produces a hormone called relaxin that makes the joints of the spine and pelvis more flexible in preparation for birth. The allows your center … [Read more...]
Body Shaming: Demystified!
Body Shaming is defined by Urban Dictionary means Shaming someone for their body type. Did you ever stop and think about how often we are told to change our appearance? Magazines constantly offer tips about how to lose weight “in days,” appear slimmer “instantly,” and hide our “imperfections”… without actually knowing anything about us, much less our appearance. This is one … [Read more...]
Yoga Asanas To Maximize Hip Stability
Hip, knee and ankle serve as fulcrums to different activities in our daily life. But fundamentally the ideal motion is about stability just as much as it is about mobility. This is precisely why hip stability is an issue that deserves a greater focus. The hips contain several muscles known as the abductors. These include the tensor fascia lata, gluteus medius, illiacus and … [Read more...]
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