The Benefits of Yoga for Pregnancy...

It has been proven that regular exercise contributes to a healthier pregnancy and a more relaxed, easier birth and many women around the world take yoga classes while pregnant as a gentle and beneficial form of exercise.   I attribute a lot of the success I had with my fast, enjoyable and natural birthing experience to the practice of yoga before and during pregnancy. Yoga provides a wonderful exercise during pregnancy...

Homemade Ice-cream and Virgin Pina Coladas!...

The summer heat is increasing and a nice cooling bowl of ice-cream is a tasty and tempting treat for both children and adults! Homemade ice-cream is easy to make and guarantees a healthy mix with no preservatives, additives and colourings. In fact it is a great way to get kids to eat a big bowl of fruits without even realising it! I make my ice-cream on demand by using fresh fruits that I have previously placed in the...

New Weight Gain Charts for Breastfed Babies...

In the UK, new growth charts have just been released for newborn babies and children up to four years old with measurements based on breastfed infants. The new charts have been developed by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, based on the work of the World Health Organisation and replace the previous measurement charts which were based predominately on babies fed with formula milk. This is great news for...

Health and Wellness in Dominica...

Greetings dear readers…I am here once again. I apologise for abandoning my blog in the past two months…I had a big project to complete – creating an online Health and Wellness Directory for the Discover Dominica Tourism Authority. The directory now features 80 of Dominica’s healing therapies, products and places with informative, descriptive write-ups and contact information…so delve right in...