Brought to you by Vive Health As a mother, you are not new to joint aches and discomforts brought about by multitasking and juggling parenting, a job, and household chores every single day. However, if the pain is already persistent, you might need to take a closer look for it can already be an indication of tendonitis. The word tendonitis,…
Brought to you by Vive Health As a mom, you know that nothing whatsoever will hinder you from wanting to give the best care and quality of life to your family. Being a multi-tasker who has to juggle a lot of daily responsibilities, it’s not surprising for moms to be at risk of suffering from musculoskeletal injuries. Knee Pain Whether…
Brought to you by Vive Health Do you experience regular episodes of lower back pain, leg muscle tightness, or hip discomfort? If you like wearing high heels often, then it could be what’s causing these issues. High heels, which were invented in 1533, are a fashion staple for women to make them look more aesthetically attractive. Despite its proven impact on the idea…
The bumps, bruises, and goose eggs that come with raising children don’t seem to stop until about the kids enter high school; and by that time you’ve moved on to more serious injuries that come with playing sports or your teen’s new skateboarding hobby. No matter what ache or pain your child comes through the door with, chances are good…
Over the years, bath time for babies and kids often transitions from “Oh no, don’t wet my head!” to “Oh yeah! Time to play with my bath toys!”. While necessary for keeping your little ones clean (even if it’s just for a few hours), baths aren’t without their own dangers. In fact, 1 in 5 people who die from drowning-related…
Brought to you by Vive Health Whether they’re toddlers or teenagers, there’s no denying that kids are accident prone. While there are, of course, times when accidents require a doctor’s care, the majority of accidents that kids get into can be treated at home with a well-stocked first aid kit. Read on to learn about five pieces of equipment that every parent…
Heading into summer with kids means lots of sweaty shoes and trips to the pool. It’s tough to know sometimes if an itchy, bumpy foot could be athlete’s foot or something else like dermatitis, eczema, or sweat rash. If you are concerned about athlete’s foot, don’t miss this essential guide: What is Athlete’s Foot? A condition that results from a…
As a new mom, your day probably seems like a never-ending stream of bending over and picking up your baby from the floor, their crib, and their car seat. And, when you’re not picking your baby up, you’re probably carrying them from one of these locations to another. With all this lifting and carrying, it’s no wonder so many new…
Brought to you by Vive Health Studies show that the majority of new mothers (75 percent) weigh more one year postpartum than they did before becoming pregnant. However, just because it happens to the majority of women, that doesn’t mean it also has to happen to you. There are lots of things you can do to lose extra weight and…
Brought to you by Vive Health. Summer is here, and, if you’re like most parents, that means you and your kids are going to spending a lot more time running around outside. If you want to enjoy your fun in the sun without worrying about burns, bites, and other common summertime injuries, keep reading. Listed below are…
Are you one of the 133 million Americans who currently suffer from a chronic illness (a disease that lasts longer than three months)? If so, you know how debilitating these diseases can be. If you are chronically ill and are also a parent, it’s easy to look at your situation and feel frustrated and even hopeless. Parenting with a chronic…
One of the biggest challenges that new moms experience is the difficulty that comes with trying to find time to exercise. When you have a new baby who requires your attention at all times of the day or night, it can feel practically impossible to squeeze in a workout. If you’re in this position right now, have you ever considered…
Pregnancy is arguably one the most magical period of any woman’s life, filled with glorious anticipation, fascinating physical developments, and an overwhelming flood of hormones which crave for the strangest of meal choices. Unfortunately, you can’t just run around and eat whatever it is your heart desires because you are catering to two bodies. Instead, you have to be very…
The advent of autumn brings with it so many fun traditions – trick-or-treating, going to the state fair, attending fall carnivals, and let’s not forget Mom’s favorite, sipping on a pumpkin spice latte. It’s easy to get lost in the fall frenzy of sugar-laden, fried foods and schedules so chaotic it’s hard to find time to exercise. Make a point…
As a new mom, finding time to exercise can feel almost impossible. How are you supposed to find time to go to the gym when you can barely find time to make sure you’re drinking enough water? One way to make exercise easier is to work out at home with your baby. If you have a stroller, you can take…
