Many pregnant women will experience some swelling in their hands and feet during the course of their pregnancy, especially, during the last few weeks when your uterus and your baby is putting more pressure on your pelvis.  This additional pressure is causing your body to have to work harder to return the…

My ultimate favorite Thai drink is the Cha-Manaw or the lemon Iced Tea, which comes in variants of hot (Cha-Manaw-Ron) and cold Cha-Manaw (Cha-Manaw-Yen). It's main ingredients are tea juice, extracted from dried tea plant, and Manaw or lemon.

For the cold lemon iced tea, this is…

When you are pregnant, there are a plethora of decisions that have to be made. What will you name your baby, what color will the nursery be, what brand of diapers should you buy? So many questions, and so little time! But one question that is worth some consideration and time is banking your child's cord blood. Should you do it? How much does it cost? Is it worth…

11 Friday May 2012

Cinnamon makes the ranks on my list of amazing functional foods for several reasons, including:

• Lowers or Controls Blood Sugar Levels: Just a half teaspoon a day can make a significantdifference in the rise in blood sugar levels, particularly after a high…

For the love of Pete, is it too much to ask for just ONE friggin' dull moment??!!  Now don't get me wrong -- I love my nucking futty life and wouldn't trade it for anything in this world, but damn, it's just been one shitstorm after another lately.  And quite frankly, I am so tired that even my tired is tired.  The latest detour on my crazy train? It once again involved my daughter and…

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am…