Health + Fitness

When I found out we were expecting our son, I was so excited. There was so much to learn as I began this new journey of motherhood. I have a Type A personality, so naturally I “did my homework”...

Dr. Marcy Crouch received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California in 2010. She then completed a Women’s Health Residency program in Dallas, TX and obtained her WCS, which identifies her as Board Certified Clinical...

  One common topic during a pregnancy is your weight. Your doctor talks about it, your family and friends talk about it, and for some reason, even strangers decide to talk about it. I’ll admit I was terrified of gaining...

I don't live particularly close to any gyms or other fitness facilities. I also am the sole caregiver for our four kids for 18+ hours most days. For these reasons, I usually exercise at home. What tends to work...

Just a short time ago, I was mentally preparing to lose an hour for Daylight Savings Time, rearrange my work schedule because preschool was closing for spring break, and thinking of ways to entertain my toddler while dealing with...

Consider you are out to eat with friends. You go with a group of 8 ladies to have a nice night out. You find yourself laughing at each other’s jokes and enjoying the events of the day. It’s April...

You may have noticed a proliferation of nutrition clubs opening in the Auburn/Opelika area in the last year. I’ve counted no less than twelve different businesses called “ Nutrition” that have opened in our area since November of 2019....

Did you know that 1 out of every 3 women who give birth in the United States will give birth via C-Section? That number seems to be rising in the US, even skyrocketing to averages of around 40% or...

  I watch him sleep by the light of the iv pump and the twinkling of the tiny Christmas tree by the window. It’s a day where I’m feeling anxious. I watch his chest rise and fall with every breath, thankful...

I’m 20 weeks pregnant with a precious little boy the day that I’m writing this. I should be happy, but I’m not. I’m cracking under the weight of all this. The other morning my husband asked me why I...