Earlier this week while I was propped up in bed (doctor’s orders I swear), most of the b5media health and wellness channel celebrated our monthly theme day. This month’s theme was Independence. Many, many thanks to Kendra, blogger at Diabetes Notes (and ) for hosting this month’s theme day and putting together this summary of posts:
The month of July symbolizes Independence in the USA so we here at the health and wellness channel used that as our platform for our theme day. I hope you enjoy what all of our great writers had to say around the H&W channel. Enjoy!
Gloria …read more

You know I love Pilates, but now that I am getting ready for another FET (frozen embryo transfer) I still don’t have answers as to how much and when I can reintroduce Pilates back into my routine post-transfer.
I’ve finally decided (after a few false starts) that I am down with Yoga. But I’m still not sure which is the best for me – the uber-competitive evening Ashtanga class with the hot instructor? Hatha, taught by the hippy and full-hipped lady in the morning? Which yoga would suit me and my fertility? I know I still have a lot to learn …read more

Many, many thanks to Gloria at Cancer Commentary who was our host for this month’s theme day. Interested to see how other b5 Health & Wellness bloggers feel about this shift in seasons? Be sure to visit Gloria’s round up of all of our posts. You would not believe the variety of angles and perspectives that this theme day has generated. School curriculums, kid (and parent) needs now that the little ones are home and next steps for  are just a few of the topics.
But before you click over to another page, make sure you’ve added an entry to this …read more

Who doesn’t peruse the People Magazine while waiting in line at the grocery checkout? Who doesn’t pick up an Us Magazine or its ilk when waiting to be called at the dentist? Even if you don’t subscribe, you still sneak some peeks at what so and so is doing or who you know who is wearing, right? I do.
Next week here at the Health & Wellness channel, we’re going to make it a little easier to focus in our your favorite TV star, movie actor, singer. We’re trying something out called “Celebrity Week” and each blog will have at least …read more

Some of you may know that in addition to Fertility Notes and Daily Tomorrow, I also have a more anonymous blog out there in the blogosphere. As if these alter-egos aren’t enough, it seems I’ve donned another hat: Mrs. JabandGrapple.
At the request of my husband Michael, who is now a blogger on the b5media Sports Channel, I put together a guest post for him this weekend: my Top Ten WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) Hotties. I didn’t quite live up to the challenge (I could only think of seven, including this hottie right here) but it was a fun list …read more

I am taking this gorgeous long weekend to replant some herbs and plants and enjoy fertility of a different kind. But before I head into the sun, I want to share some news around the b5media Health & Wellness channel that might interest you:
1.) Elaine at Genetics and Health reports about a new study which connects specific genetic mutations with premature ovarian failure, a cause of infertility. Check out her post entitled, Infertility, Heart Disease, Osteoporosis and Genetic Mutations.  I’ll try to add more information here as it comes available.
2.) Liberty at HealthBolt warns that using Viagra and trying to …read more

And a big thank you goes to Alicia at Mental Health Notes for hosting this month’s theme. Be sure to visit Alicia to see a review of the first set of posts (including mine at Fertility Notes) from around the channel and how they connect with your mental well being. Stop by Daily Tomorrow for its contribution: Is Going Green Good for Your Mental Health, or Just Making Your Crazy?

May is Mental Health Month, but don’t worry. I’m not going to tell you to “just relax.” This year’s theme is “Get Connected.” Let’s talk about that.
In celebration of the event, I want to remind my readers that in addition to their online resources and forums, the National Infertility Association RESOLVE actually offers two different types of “real life” support groups – one led by mental health professionals and a more informal peer-support group often known as “coffee and conversation.”
RESOLVE understands that,
Making the decision to join a RESOLVE group can be difficult for some people. It may be …read more

Last week, I started to tell you about the “Best of April” posts that were getting rounded up here on the Health and Wellness Channel. I’m pleased to report we now have a full list. We know you probably don’t have time to visit all of the sites all of the time, so we’ve gathered some of our favorite posts from April for you to sample. Check the links below to get a flavor of what many of the b5media bloggers have to offer:

March seems to be a favored month for awareness campaigns. And why not? It’s long and for most of us, its ushering in spring and some long awaited warmer weather.
We here at the B5 Media Science and Health channel chose “National Nutrition Month” as our monthly theme. You can read my post on nutrition and fertility below. After that, be sure to check out Eating Fabulous, where Ruth has compiled all of our nutritious offerings.