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Where is the Glow?

When I first found out I was pregnant, I remember feeling equal parts excited and nervous. There was the initial disbelief and the waiting until I could take a second home pregnancy test to confirm my initial findings. That nervousness expanded to real butterflies and I called my doctor. I went in and one blood test later – we knew for certain I was pregnant. What was more amazing was that I discovered my pregnancy just two and a half weeks into the pregnancy – so I had LOTS of time to savor this experience over the coming months, The … Continue reading →

Too Much Water?

Is there such a thing as too much water? Let’s consider this. Water is important to cooling your body and to eliminating waste from your system. You have to remember that more than half your human body is water. You receive water and hydration from numerous sources and are not limited to drinking only water. Most recommendations suggest 8 8-ounce glasses of water a day. If you are like me though, the idea of trying to gulp down 64+ ounces of water is not really that appealing. New studies suggest that only about 80 percent of your water is obtained … Continue reading →