Hiring a Doula: A Husband’s Perspective July 5, 2009 BY ED REESE This guest post was written by my husband Ed Reese and it represents his views and opinions. I was struck by Cara’s Wright’s comments in last Friday’s blog post about the reservations fathers-to-be have abouthiring a doula. … [Read more...] about Hiring a Birth Doula – A dad’s perspective
Modern Guidelines for a Healthy Diet
What is healthy eating? What does a healthy diet look like to you? Eating right for your blood type? Paleo-diet? Vegetarian? Vegan? The truth is that there is no absolute right or wrong way to eat; we each must find a diet that works best for us as individuals. However no matter which diet you … [Read more...] about Modern Guidelines for a Healthy Diet
Exercise at any age!
Exercise is important at any age! For guidelines and expertise, I turned to Allison Stuart Kaplan. Allison is a group exercise instructor, yoga teacher and personal trainer and regular health and fitness contributor for Fox news Detroit" Get Fit" morning show. She is also the founder of … [Read more...] about Exercise at any age!
How does pre-birth acupuncture work?
"I received acupuncture in the weeks leading up to the birth of my second child. Monica's consideration and understanding of my preferences was such a blessing during that stressful time. Not only was her listening and education an encouragement, my body responded so well to the treatments. This led … [Read more...] about How does pre-birth acupuncture work?
5 ways to reduce stress at your desk job
Top 5 ways to reduce stress at your desk Take a few deep breaths. Deep breathing calms the nervous system and helps to get out of the “fight or flight” mode. Keep your blood sugar stable by eating 5 small meals daily (preferably balanced – with a carbohydrate, protein, and fat at each … [Read more...] about 5 ways to reduce stress at your desk job
Inner Smile Meditation
Many patients want to know what else can be done--outside of the treatment room--that will balance their energy. My answer is always the same—meditation! This may sound scary/impossible/weird to some people, but the ancient practice of Qi Gong offers “instructions” on how to meditate. For me, … [Read more...] about Inner Smile Meditation