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Exercise During Pregnancy May Benefit Baby’s Brain

German researchers are attempting to find out whether exercise during pregnancy can help make a woman’s child smarter. In laboratory tests on mice, scientists at the Max Delbruck Center for Molecular Medicine in Berlin compared brain development in mice born to mothers who regularly used an exercise wheel with mice born mothers who were more sedentary. Although pups born to active mothers had slower brain development prior to birth, by seven weeks of age they were found to have 40% more brain cells in the hippocampus area (the part of the brain responsible for learning and memory) than the comparison group. While the intelligence of the mice was not examined, researchers said the study offered enough evidence to warrant a similar study in humans.

Lorna McFadden, DCH

I have been a certified dental assistant for the past 16 years. Over that time I have been interested in many of the healing arts. In 1993, I became a reflexologist and continued to study other forms of alternative health. My passion for Homeopathy began when I was treated by a homeopath in 1998. I really resonated with the philosophy and treatment of homeopathy. Only after a few consultations I knew I had to become involved and help heal others. With restored health and a great deal of energy, I am driven to study this wonderful healing art. I have successfully completed the first milestone in my homeopathic career by graduating from the Vancouver Homeopathic Academy. I hope to write my Certification of Classical Homeopathy in the next few years. I am a member of the West Coast Homeopathic Society and regularly attend study sessions to stay updated and educated. I also attend local trade shows and educate the public on Homeopathy. I am recently married and reside in Langley with two cats and a golden retriever named Montana. My animals are wonderful homeopathic patients.