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Sweat a Cold?

You know the saying "Starve a Fever, Feed a Cold"... well what about sweating out a cold? Some believe that is the way to battle your seasonal illness. A recent article has some insight on what doctors believe is the best course of action in the To Exercise or To Rest? Question.


""If you aren't feeling well, but still want to exercise, lower your expectations about what you can do. You don't necessarily need to be in bed all day, but you can't expect to have the same level of energy as you would if you weren't sick."
---Loyola University Health System, Keith Veselik, MD

Read the full article here

Healthy Months All Year 'Round

We all know that Breast Cancer Awareness Month is October, Children's Dental Health Awareness Month is February... but what about all of the other causes and months?

Here is a (not so brief) cheat sheet we use in our dearjohnnies offices. Who knew there were so many causes to become involved with and ways to promote health? This great list even includes the addresses of each foundation's main offices if you would like to get involved or make a donation.

“Source: 2012 National Health Observances, National Health Information Center, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC.”

Borrowed from KevinMD.com

Look at #5 on the list!

This is what Rachel Zinny thought of more than 6 years ago when she founded dearjohnnies.com and designed the first dignified, stylish and sized hospital gowns on the market.

If you ask anyone headed to the hospital they will tell you one of their top fears is putting on a regulation johnny...

What a hospital can do to be more comfortable for patients

KevinMD.com is a great resource for all things medical.

Inspiring to Say the Least

You have probably heard the story of mom blogger, Stephanie Nielson. She has been on Oprah and the Today show most notably with her story of surviving a plane crash.

What you may not have heard is that she is expecting a miracle baby! We are so inspired by her story and are looking forward to seeing photos of her in her dearjohnnies Libby gown and robe set.

Here's to a healthy, happy final stretch of your pregnancy Stephanie and a smooth delivery!

Read more about Stephanie's Journey here on her blog Nie Nie Dialogues.

Watch a video about her story here.

Borrowed from Babble: An All-Natural Dad Comes to Terms With IVF

We thought that this article was quite interesting. It always strikes us to hear the man's perspective...

Borrowed from Babble: An All-Natural Dad Comes to Terms With IVF
by Tom Anderson

12 weeks and one day into our first pregnancy, my wife and I met a group of old friends for dinner and drinks to make our big announcement. As expected, “We’re pregnant!” was met with an eruption of joyous outbursts, hugs and high-fives. Apparently, I hadn’t finished talking. Over the chatter of congratulations, I heard three little words leap forth from my mouth at a disproportionately loud volume: “WE DID IVF!” READ MORE...

Recovery Tips: C-Section

We found a great article published last year on ParentingSquad.com about C-Section Recovery Tips. Have you had a C-Section?

Do you agree with these? What tips do you have? Share below in our comments section for a chance to win a 15% OFF coupon for your next dearjohnnies purchase*! AND don't miss our current FREE SHIPPING offer valid through January 2012! Code: freeship12 at checkout.

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