Vitamin D, calciferol, is a fat-soluble vitamin that is used in the absorption of calcium. It is found in food, but also can be made in your body after exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun. Vitamin D exists in several forms, each with a different activity. Some forms are relatively inactive in the body, and have limited ability to function as a vitamin. The liver and … [Read more...]
New Guidelines On Vitamin D, Released.
According to a Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) new guidelines, children and adults over the age of one should have 10 micrograms (mcg) of vitamin D every day. In a change to previous advice, SACN is now recommending: a reference nutrient intake (RNI) of 10 micrograms of vitamin D per day, throughout the year, for everyone in the general population … [Read more...]
Yoga & Endometriosis
Endometriosis affects as many as 6% of the general population. Endometriosis is a female health disorder that occurs when cells from the lining of the womb (uterus) grow in other areas of the body. This can lead to pain, irregular bleeding, and problems getting pregnant. While some women with endometriosis remain asymptomatic, others experience dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, … [Read more...]
Belly Binding: For A Pancake Belly After Child-Birth
Did you know that Jessica Alba, Kourtney Kardashian and Brooke Burke have something in common? These hot mamas have used belly binding to get back in shape after giving birth! Kourtney Kardashian wore a post-pregnancy wrap in the weeks following the birth of her son Mason. "[It] actually helps tighten and shrink your belly after giving birth," the reality star wrote on her … [Read more...]
Overcoming Breastfeeding Myths
MYTH 1: A breastfeeding mother has to eat more in order to make enough milk. Not true! Women on even very low calorie diets usually make enough milk, at least until the mother's calorie intake becomes critically low for a prolonged period of time. Generally, the baby will get what he needs. Some women worry that if they eat poorly for a few days this also will affect their … [Read more...]
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