Archive for May, 2010:


Pregnancy Week 4 – Nausea

Say thank you hormones!  I still remember the day, being just 7 weeks pregnant, lying on my couch thinking, what have I done?  I wanted to get pregnant, but I didn’t sign up for the the “Oh no, I have to throw up, right now!”  And most of time it was foods that I had

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Pregnancy Week 3 – Fresh Fruits & Veggies

Fresh fruits and vegetables are a very important part of a healthy pregnancy. They are full of fiber and essential nutrients, which make them an important part of any healthy diet – and should be kept in abundance in your kitchen while you are pregnant. Fruits and vegetables are critical components of pregnancy nutrition that

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Addition of a certified Health Coach to our staff!!

Published by in health on May 21st, 2010

Mind-Body-Spirit Works is delighted to announce an addition to our staff. Nick Kelly is a certified Team Leader in the Healthy for Life program designed by Dr. Ray Strand, M.D. The Healthy for Life program is designed to educate and support those interested in lifestyle changes, with a side effect of weight loss. The program [...]

Post-Pregnancy Shape Up Tips

Published by in fitness on May 20th, 2010

Article as seen on goldsgym.com The first step before a new mom begins a regular exercise routine is to consult her doctor. One can usually resume a fitness routine 4-6 weeks after a vaginal delivery, and 6-8 weeks after a cesarean birth. Once the new mother is physically ready to begin exercising, it is important [...]

Pregnancy Week 2 – Nutrients

Be sure that your diet contains enough sources of the nutrients needed for healthy skin (especially vitamins C and E) – it’s going to be doing a lot of stretching over the next nine months! Last week we discussed the body’s need for calcium. Now, let’s focus on all the nutrients you and your baby

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Pregnancy Week 1 ~ Prenatal Dental Checkup

Post written by Dr. Stacia D. Kelly. Follow her on twitter. If you fear or avoid the dentist, now is the time to get over it. After all those years of braces and surgeries, I drag my feet about going. But, when I found out I was pregnant with our now 6 year old, I

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Pregnancy Week 0 ~ Baby Brain Development

Post written by Corry L. Matthews. What you eat before pregnancy is just as important as what you eat during pregnancy.  During the three months wanting to get pregnant I began following all the rules for pregnancy, and I truly believe it helped me have the healthiest pregnancy possible.  The most important and yet simplest

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A Newborn’s Conversation With God…

Published by in motivational on May 6th, 2010

A baby asked God, “They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?” God said, “Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you.” The child further inquired, “But tell me, here in heaven I don’t have

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Breastfeeding for a Life of Good Health

by Angel J. Miller, MSN, CNM Breastfeeding is the natural way to feed your baby and also benefits your health, but the decision to breastfeed is up to you. This information below explains the benefits of breastfeeding so you can make an informed decision about how to feed your baby. Breast milk: the best food

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