Health + Wellness

The Diagnosis In September, I was certain that I had strep. Classic symptoms, and strep and I go way back. I *thought* I was familiar enough to diagnose myself. I head to the doctor and hear two shocking things: Strep...

I have to tell you I have been a skin care and cosmetics junkie since my teen years, and my passion continued to grow as I chose a career in the retail and cosmetics industry. I will not even...

Every day I read stories about women who were inspired to do a self-breast exam and it saved their life. Rachel wrote earlier this month about how simply doing a self-breast exam impacted her life (Breast Cancer Awareness Month:...

I have heard the "C" word more in the past five years than I ever wanted to hear it in my entire life. It's been said about me, my husband, a couple of our friends, and even my own...

Today's post is a guest contribution from Dr. Zachary Watkins of The Livewell Clinic. Thyroid health is a very hot topic. In my experience, today's health-conscious women are more educated and seeking ways to support their thyroid health from a...

Two weeks ago we packed up our SUV, dressed our two boys (5 and 2 1/2) in Hawkeye gear, and headed east for a day full of family and football. Can I tell you a secret? I was dreading this trip....

Whether you hit up the gym on a regular basis or not, it's safe to say that being a parent requires you to be in shape - a try-to-close-the-trunk-and-carry-a-child-on-one-hip-with-grocery-bags-in-the-opposite-hand-while-wearing-a-diaper-bag type of shape. Even if you are not interested in entering...

Today's post is sponsored by Fit4Mom Des Moines. FIT4MOM is the country's largest fitness program for moms offering pre- and post-natal fitness classes for every stage of motherhood. Our mission is to help you make strides in fitness, motherhood, and life!...

Do you have everything ready for school to begin? Pencils, Paper, Lunch Box, Tissues, Dance Classes. Wait, what was that last one? Dance Classes? That's right: Dance class is an essential for back-to-school. There is something for everyone at Grace Ballet and...

This summer has been for my family a summer of fitness. After years of bouncing around between failed gym memberships, short-lived home workout routines, and no exercise at all, my husband and I decided almost simultaneously this spring that...