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A woman’s body undergoes amazing changes during pregnancy. Hormone changes cause hips to widen, ligaments to relax, and a woman’s brain to change. Pregnancy is the start of a whole new brain for mom! The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) is the part of the mother’s brain that controls spatial memory and how a mother interprets feelings of fear and anxiety.1 The HPA is a vital part of the changes that shift a woman’s brain to that of a mother.1 These brain changes allow the mother to better … [Read more...] about Amazing Pregnancy Brain

A new generation of people has emerged that is vital to the way families function and thrive. They aren’t Generation X, Y, Z or Millennials. This is the Sandwich Generation. It is the moms and dads sandwiched between raising their own children and taking care of their parents at the same time. With extended life spans becoming the norm, and many elderly people are not adequately prepared for their extended lives, the burden of taking care of both older and younger generations is left to the … [Read more...] about Sandwich Parents – Caught in the Middle

Chicken broth like any other bone broth is one of the healthiest foods you can consume. It is filled with so many necessary amino acids that are difficult to get from diet alone. Chicken broth is extremely versatile and is used by many chefs to enhance the flavor of their food. It is so simple to make and the benefits are well worth the time and effort. Always use organic chicken and vegetables. The Ingredients: 5 lbs chicken bones. I use wings, back and feet (when I can find them) … [Read more...] about Organic Chicken Broth

Good vegetable stock is hard to find. Don't believe me? Try and find one on the market. I've searched high and low. Most are filled with msg, high levels of sodium and are just down right yucky in flavor. So, I went on a mission to develop one of my own that is full of flavor and chocked full of nutrients. The real secret is in roasting your vegetables and including tomatoes and dried mushrooms. Give it a go and let me know what you think. It doesn't take long to make and in the end you … [Read more...] about The Best Ever Vegetable Stock

Stop Blaming Your Genes Here is a very important message if you want to live an active, healthy, quality of life for 80, 90, 100 years and beyond: Stop blaming your genes. Too many people rationalize unhealthy choices with words like, “why bother, it’s in my genes.” You can’t get away with this anymore. The lifestyle choices that you make for yourself and your family can literally change the course of your history. A family history of heart disease or cancer used to mean that it was your … [Read more...] about Rewrite Your Family History

We are the first generation in history that will get to know our family tree four to five generations deep. This consists of newborn babies, parents in their twenties, grandparents in their fifties, great grandparents in their seventies and great, great grandparents in their late nineties and over 100 years old. This will become the norm as people like 107 year old Mike Newcomer connect with his genetic downline. If you are blessed to be able to interact with your family history in this way, … [Read more...] about Four and Five Generations the New Norm

Nursing, nutrition and nerve supply are essential for healthy babies and children. Without these building blocks, your child’s health can be compromised and affect them for the rest of their life. With them, your infants and children will have the ability to grow and develop in a healthier way, adapt to their environment and express their full potential for a lifetime. Nursing: Nursing provides newborn babies and infants the nourishment they need to grow. Breast milk has the perfect … [Read more...] about Nursing, Nutrition and Nerve Supply