Hospital vs. Birthing Center
Our Personal story of Advantages of a birthing center over hospital
By J. J. Gregor DC
Working in this field, I always had my opinions on delivering in a hospital versus a birthing center. However, I'll be honest; I never thought it would be something I would experience first hand. To say, my son, TJ was a shock, would be a massive understatement. We took six pregnancy tests and never actually believed any of them. It was finally the sight of a tiny bean-like figure on an ultrasound, that confirmed we were going to be parents.
The thought of a birthing center crossed our mind, but Erin was considered high risk. So since we had no idea what we were doing, we decided to go the traditional medical route of a hospital birth with an OBGYN and the “safety” of a level 4 NICU.
TJ's due date was December 25th. As much as we wanted to wait for him to come when he was ready, we also knew we didn't want to be in the hospital delivering on Christmas. Our fear was we would have a doctor p...
Primal Shrimp Scampi & Roasted Broccoli
Primal Shrimp Scampi & Roasted Broccoli
By J. J. Gregor
Since eating healthy can be difficult, I wanted to share some recipes we've tried and loved in our home. This makes a great primal meal although If you're following a strict Paleo diet or are sensitive to dairy, simply remove the cheese in the broccoli dish.
Shrimp Scampi and Roasted Broccoli
(serves 6)
Ingredients:
5 T extra virgin olive oil, divided.
1 1/2 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 t kosher salt
1/2 cup chopped shallots
2 1/2 t minced garlic (divided)
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 T lemon zest and 2 T lemon juice
2 bunches of broccoli
1/2 cup shredded parmesan
Directions: For the Scampi: Heat 2 T of the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the shrimp with salt and pepper and add to the pan. Cook for 4 minutes. Remove shrimp. Place shallots and garlic in the pan, and cook for 30 seconds. Add the white wine and cook until it's evaporated. Stir in the lemon zest and juice and add the shrimp back to the...
The Safe and Effective Way to Exercise
Heart Rate Monitor training can decrease your injuries and increase your enjoyment of exercise
Temperatures have risen, flowers are budding, and summer is just around the corner. It’s time to think about getting back into shape and ready for swimsuit season.
Some may start lifting weights, some will jump into a boot camp, or some may even head out for a good old-fashioned run. Before you tackle any strenuous endeavor, there are a few things you need to consider.
The latest research is showing that more isn’t better, and high-intensity workouts could end up being more damaging than lower intensity. Humans are designed to do low-intensity activities over long periods of time. Think about it, throughout most of human history we were migratory, hunting, gathering and following the herds of animals we hunted for food. The patience of the hunt was a low-intensity activity, accentuated by brief high levels of intensity, e.g., the kill.
What most people call cardio is usually anyth...
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