360 Breathing: The Most Effective Core Exercise
When most people think about core exercises, they picture planks, crunches, or other moves that “make their abs burn.” But one of the most effective core exercises has nothing to do with how long you can hold a plank. Instead, it has everything to do with the way you breathe. That’s because the way you […]
Managing Heartburn During Pregnancy
In addition to the many joys that pregnancy brings, unfortunately, it can also bring some uncomfortable (and annoying) side effects — heartburn being one of them. Symptoms of heartburn include a burning feeling in your chest, which can also be accompanied by a sour taste in the back of your throat, or even a feeling […]
5 Pregnancy Super Foods
Pregnancy is undoubtedly the time to maximize your nutrition, both for you and your baby-to-be. You’ve most likely heard to increase your intake of folic acid, iron, omega 3’s and fluid, and to steer clear of mercury, highly processed foods and under-cooked foods. However, you may not have heard as much about these five “superfoods” […]
10 Tips to Reduce Pregnancy Constipation
While pregnancy has its share of amazing highs, it also comes with its fair share of not-so-fun side effects – including constipation. Constipation is not only uncomfortable, but the “bearing down” on the toilet that it can lead to spikes intra-abdominal pressure, which places further stress on the abdominal wall and pelvic floor. In this piece, Registered […]
Cardio Modifications for Pregnancy
Exercise during pregnancy has a wide range of benefits, from reducing aches and pains, to decreasing complications, improving the health of your baby, and helping you recover more quickly after birth. As pregnancy progresses, however, many traditional cardio exercises need to be modified. Changes in alignment, stability, and intra-abdominal pressure can make certain high-impact or […]