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Did you know that up to 75% of pregnant women experience swollen ankles, or in medical terms – edema during their pregnancy? So as your dealing with morning sickness, a lack of clothing options and a renewed interest in ice-cream and jelly, it’s frustrating to know that there is a good chance your shoes won’t fit either.Why?As with the majority of pregnancy symptoms, fluctuating hormones are partially to blame. In addition to the substantial increase in blood volume, which is necessary to …

Did you know that air inside of our homes can be two to five times as polluted as the air outside – which is bad news particularly for those of us who suffer from allergies. With allergens such as dust mites, mold and pet dander floating around, it becomes vital for your health (and sanity) that you detox your home. The words climate change may not mean alot for many but for those with allergies it means a rise in carbon dioxide levels which creates an environment that is more hospitable …

Known as the silent killer, over 30%-40% of Irish people are living with high blood pressure, with many of them totally unaware of that fact. If left untreated high blood pressure substantially increases your risk of heart attack, stroke, vascular disease and kidney failure and your dietary choices play a role. A diet rich in fiber, vitamins, antioxidants and essential minerals and Omegas will help to lower your blood pressure where a diet consisting of fast food choices full of sodium and …

The best kind of fat loss is steady fat loss. And while a slow-and-steady approach to weight loss will ensure that you keep the weight off for good, we have a few tricks to help you burn fat as fast as possible. So if you’re ready to speed up your fat loss (and are willing to do the work necessary!) keep reading… Rapid Fat Loss Habit #1: Bottoms Up! It’s not always easy to get to the water cooler or the sink. But if you’re going to shred pounds, you’re going to have to keep a tall gl …

From 2000 to 2013, at least 430 deaths had been attributed to ‘tip-over’ incidents, according to the CPS Commission and there is unfortunately, no doubt that this figure will continue to climb as the need for baby proofing products purposely designed to stop these incidents becomes more crucial. Child safety experts say that almost all of these tragedies could have been prevented by either products with built-in capacities to prevent tipping over or child proofing products desig …