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Does this baby make me look fat?

That was the link title of an eye-opening  Huffington Post article I recently read. It discussed a topic that people seem to overlook: pregnancy and body image issues. A healthy amount of weight gain during pregnancy is important for both the health of the baby and the mother. While there is a concern when too much weight is gained, more and more women are becoming over-focused on gaining too much weight. This can lead to dieting during pregnancy which is dangerous and may even lead to disordered eating that endangers both the mother and baby.

So before you decide to cut calories during your pregnancy, make sure you speak to a trained health professional who can help you make the best nutrition, self-care and lifestyle choices for you and your growing baby. If you are afraid or worried of how your body (and life) will change during pregnancy (and after), be sure to talk to your partner, loved ones, other moms, and a health professional trained in lifestyle counselling. This way you can get the physical and mental-emotional support you need to ensure a healthy pregnancy, delivery, and post-partum period, all of which will help you best take care of your baby into childhood and beyond.

 

 

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January & February Health Talk

Foam Rolling 101

Foam rolling has been getting really big in the past few years.  I see more and more athletes and gym rats with some version of this valuable device.  However, I also see too many athletes grimacing at each pass and using this device incorrectly, or let alone knowing what they are using it for.  So let’s open up the flood gates and give you the facts and theories behind the Foam Roller.

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9 min clip to better health

This youtube clip is about the best way to impact your health.  Dr. Mike Evans – a medical doctor from Toronto, uses an effective method to get his point across.  The clip already has 3 million views.  I have recommended this video to many of my patients, friends and family.  His message is simple and powerful.  9 Min well spent.

What do you think?

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Health Tip: Battle of the Bulge!

Have you ever wondered why those veins around your legs are progressively bulging and protruding from the skin?  These varicose veins and they can be unsightly and bothersome.  Normally, these veins have valves to prevent the backflow of blood to the heart.  In varicose veins, the valves become weakened which causes blood to pool within the veins.  Hence, you will see varicose veins as being gnarled and enlarged.

They tend to occur most often in the legs and feet due to increased pressure to the lower portion of your body.  Some of the risk factors include age, pregnancy, family history, obesity and prolonged standing and sitting for long periods of time.  Varicose veins as well as spider veins can sometimes be just a cosmetic issue; however, for others, it can present to be painful, aching and uncomfortable.  They are also a sign of circulatory problems and can lead to more serious problems in the future.

While there is no way to completely prevent varicose veins, compression stockings can help to improve blood circulation to the feet and prevent blood from pooling at the legs.  They can also help to prevent blood clots and help to relieve symptoms of heaviness, swelling, aching and pain.  Compression stockings come in a variety of different styles, strengths and sizes.

For further information, please book a consultation to see Jennifer Lam, Chiropodist at the Form and Function clinic.

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Health Tip: Battle of the Bulge!

Have you ever wondered why those veins around your legs are progressively bulging and protruding from the skin?  These varicose veins and they can be unsightly and bothersome.  Normally, these veins have valves to prevent the backflow of blood to the heart.  In varicose veins, the valves become weakened which causes blood to pool within the veins.  Hence, you will see varicose veins as being gnarled and enlarged.

They tend to occur most often in the legs and feet due to increased pressure to the lower portion of your body.  Some of the risk factors include age, pregnancy, family history, obesity and prolonged standing and sitting for long periods of time.  Varicose veins as well as spider veins can sometimes be just a cosmetic issue; however, for others, it can present to be painful, aching and uncomfortable.  They are also a sign of circulatory problems and can lead to more serious problems in the future.

While there is no way to completely prevent varicose veins, compression stockings can help to improve blood circulation to the feet and prevent blood from pooling at the legs.  They can also help to prevent blood clots and help to relieve symptoms of heaviness, swelling, aching and pain.  Compression stockings come in a variety of different styles, strengths and sizes.

For further information, please book a consultation to see Jennifer Lam, Chiropodist at the Form and Function clinic.

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December Health Talk – Saving the Amazing Holiday Superwoman

Saving the Amazing Holiday Superwoman By Odette Bulaong, BSc, ND (and fellow Superwoman)

Something’s Gotta GiveIn order for the Holiday Superwoman to complete their never-ending checklists, as the saying goes “something’s gotta give”. Unfortunately, this “something” is often a woman’s health. For the most part, health conditions that start just before, during or after the holiday season are partially caused by the increased physical and mental-emotional stress that the Superwoman takes on with the increased pressures and demands of the season.

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