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 Inocenta Barrera, a mobile 3D mammography patientWhen 41-year-old Inocenta Barrera stepped onto the bright pink motorized coach last fall, she was a little nervous. She didn’t know what to expect. Friends told her it was painful, but she knew there would be more pain and fear with the unknown.She h…

One reasonEven if you eat healthily, prenatal vitamins are still an important addition to an expecting mom’s diet.The number one reason why prenatal vitamins are vital? Folic acid.“Without enough folic acid there can be issues with the baby and with the pregnancy that pertain to the brain and spine,…

Gross… but for good reasonOk, yeah. It looks gross. But there’s actually a reason our ears have all that wax.Earwax, also known as cerumen, is totally normal. This yellowish waxy substance hanging out in the ear canals of you and your kiddos has a purpose and it’s actually about helping you stay wel…

A strong backside for good reasonYou have a great butt. No really… you do! The amazing muscles in your backside – known as your gluteal muscles – help your body stay upright, keep your body moving forward and help you power through your workouts. Keeping your posterior healthy can make a big differe…

Stronger, healthier and happier relationshipsA big part of our health is our relationship with others in our daily life. All relationships can be challenging at times. The goal is to build it stronger, healthier and happier, to help promote our overall well-being, inside and out. Six ways to build a…

A New Year's resolutionThe holidays are upon us. We just finished celebrating Christmas and New Year’s isn’t far behind. It is time to take a deep breath and think about the upcoming year.Many times we resolve to make a change for the following year – whether it be to lose weight, eat healthier, or …

The effects of holiday stressThis is a magical time of year, but also can be the most stressful too. Stress can take an emotional and physical toll on your body. A person who is stressed makes poor decisions and is unable to concentrate and stay focused on goals. When you are stressed, you feel tire…

Shaping your successDid you know your health habits are greatly affected by your choice of friends?It’s suggested that the five people closest to you shape your success. So if you find someone with qualities you admire and would like to have, hang out with them. Keep them close. It will have a posit…

Avoiding temper tantrumsThe best that I can, I try to avoid taking my children with me holiday shopping. It never fails, that my children’s wants do not match up with my to-do list. I try to avoid tantrums to the best of my ability, especially with the stresses of the holidays.  Now that my children…

Morning sickness can happen any timeThe name is a lie. The term “morning sickness” really is misleading. It’s one of the first pregnancy truths experienced by new moms as they learn what to expect while expecting.In reality, that nauseous, queasy feeling which sometimes leads to vomiting can happen …