Health

Eating green(s) for health

by Jessica Haney October 26, 2012 Green

I didn’t expect to be blown away. The main reason I went out to a free class by Green Smoothie Girl Robyn Openshaw a few nights ago was to hand over a banner and other Holistic Moms Network materials to the new Burke/Springfield chapter‘s co-leader Lisa, who was going to set up the HMN table [...]

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Moms Heart Yoga, Shopping & Socializing at Athleta

by dianafunk October 20, 2012 Fashion

Over the Columbus Day weekend, several of The DC Moms were lucky enough to be treated to a yoga class, snacks and shopping at the Tysons Corner Athleta store. And let me tell you: this treat couldn’t have come at better time, as I had just finished my 20-mile training run in preparation for running [...]

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Health Challenge: 15 Days Without Caffeine

by Robin (noteverstill) October 3, 2012 Food

Every year I wean myself off of caffeine in the days leading up to Yom Kippur, because a 25-hour fast is difficult enough before compounding it with a caffeine-withdrawal migraine. But this year, due to a stubborn head cold that left me wanting nothing but carrot-ginger juice and mint lemonade for three days, I accidentally [...]

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Developing an Exercise Plan

by Elaine July 24, 2012 Fitness

Last Fall, I went to see my midwife for my annual check-up. I left that appointment with two assignments: 1. Get my first mammogram and 2. Develop an exercise plan that I could reliably execute. After several months, the first assignment is behind me. The second? I’m still working. Apparently, my metabolism has slowed. And [...]

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My UXF Experience – Part 1

by delorap May 29, 2012 Fitness

It was advertised as the ultimate fitness class, and the best way for you to get a total body workout while increasing speed, strength, stamina and agility. The copy from the gym read: What happens when you combine personal training with team motivation? You get in the best shape of your life with the UXF [...]

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Mosquito Squad Takes on My Backyard – So Far, Mosquitoes Are Evacuating!

by Elaine May 24, 2012 Green

I live in Arlington, Virginia, and the mosquitoes around my home have been known to drive me to weed my garden in the heat of summer with long sleeves, long pants, and a head covering. I look ridiculous and am extremely uncomfortable. This year, I’m trying something different to keep the bugs away. The Mosquito [...]

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Summer and sunscreen: what’s your plan?

by Robin (noteverstill) May 1, 2012 Beauty

My second daughter enjoying Bethany Beach in last summer’s sun. With the strange spring we’ve been having, we’ve already had quite a few hot days, and today is supposed to be another one. Our conversations about sunscreen have become more commonplace, as have my concerns. Let’s start with this: none of my kids has ever [...]

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Get your Pap Smears, Ladies!

by Stacy Kravitz March 30, 2012 Health

When was YOUR last pap smear?! After a brief debate whether or not this was a publicly sharable topic or TMI, I decided it was absolutely TMI and therefore I absolutely had to share as a simple reminder to NOT neglect your health, ladies. We are all super busy, we all could get more sleep, [...]

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What remains

by Sue Wagner February 9, 2012 Causes

When I think of Susan Niebur, so many thoughts come to mind. But the one that rises to the top is a quote from Gandhi. Be the change you want to see in the world. Oh my, how Susan changed the world. Not just once, but many times over. When she was a graduate student [...]

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Health conference to feature mom-chef from Takoma Park

by Jessica Haney February 2, 2012 Green

One of the reasons I moved to the DC area from Michigan was because there is so much to do. Now that I am an adult with a fair number of health issues and a mom with two curious kids, I both delight in and dread all the choices. On any given day, there are [...]

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