Diastasis Recti: Can Postpartum Exercise Help?

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If you’ve ever been pregnant, the phrase “diastasis recti” or “recti divarication” is probably already in your vocabulary. The term refers to a common condition where the large abdominal muscles separate during pregnancy. According to Pregnancy, Birth & Baby, an Australian-government-funded organisation, some women experience weakening and separating abdominal muscles during and after their pregnancies. … Read more

Can You Have Too Much Protein?

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Diet trends come and go all the time, but if there is one that has stuck around for years (sometimes wrapped up in slightly different packaging or with a new label), it’s the high-protein diet.  While getting enough protein is essential for your body to thrive and your health to be at its best, consuming … Read more