Pick No. 1

The Miracle Ball Method for Pregnancy

by Elaine Petrone

At first blush, it's hard to imagine two simple squishy balls and a wee little square book could be the stuff of miracles. But Elaine Petrone (a former dancer who had a career ending injury) has designed an "un-exercise" method to relax muscles, breathe properly, and decrease anxiety and fatigue.

The Miracle Ball Method for Pregnancy in particular is designed to help women deal with aches, pains, and physical changes in pregnancy.

There is no bun in this oven, but I was anxious to give the method a whirl, and guess what? When I used the program for specific problem areas (I carry tension in my shoulders, neck, and upper back) I began to see its strengths. Suddenly I became aware of my breathing and how I needed to let go and give into gravity, allowing myself to sink into the balls. I definitely felt the difference between my relaxed and tensed muscles. 

In fact, the first night I used the program before I went to sleep, I stayed asleep the entire night and woke up without aches and pains (a seldom occurrence!).

Backache?

Indigestion?

Sore feet?

Insomnia?

Consider giving this miracle a chance to work its magic.

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Pick No. 2:

What's Eating Your Child

by Kelly Dorfman

We all understand that there are connections

between nurtrition and childhood ailments,

but here is a book that will help parents

sort through the science and reveal simple

practical ways to find treatment.

Some of the health problems

nutritionist Kelly Dorfman addresses:

picky eating

reflux

attention problems

ear infections

temper tantrums

behavioral difficulties

lack of energy

insomnia

learning disabilities

chronic tummy aches

anxiety

constipation

night terrors

eczema

depression

speech delays

Recalibrating your child's diet may be just

what they need to get back to a natural

state of well-being.