Bloom Krans Blog

Q:  Unlike many of my friends, I married later in life.  I was 35 and at the time didn’t think I wanted to have children.  Now, six years later, my husband and I are seriously considering the idea of a baby.  I know that pregnancy related risks increase with age.  I also think I may be starting to experience some signs of menopause because my menstrual cycles are sometimes irregular now.  What are some risks that are more commonly associated with older expectant mothers?  Also, are there any specific questions I should ask my doctor while we are trying to...

Women today are much more in tune with their wellness goals. How many friends do you have that are taking a more natural approach to their health now than even a few years ago?  Especially as we move into and beyond our 40s, it is so important to stay well through holistic and informed choices, rather than ignoring our health and waiting to treat chronic or preventable disease down the line. Today’s holistic health booster focus is dance.  There are so many health benefits to regular dance, but it is also literally for everyone.  Think about, there is no cost...

                                              A connected life is a balanced and happy life.  If you are looking for ways to add a new hobby, connect with friends, or even grow your tribe, consider starting a book club. There are so many benefits to reading.  You can increase your vocabulary, stimulate your brain, become more empathetic, and boost your emotional intelligence.  Researchers have even found that “people who read books for as little as 30 minutes a day over several years were living...

When you are over 40, it can be difficult to find your mojo.  Your life is changing, your body is changing, and your understanding of your purpose can start to change as well.  For some women this is a time when they start to feel inconsequential or even invisible to the rest of the world. A loss of mojo – otherwise known as your confidence or charisma – can make life feel a little dreary.  That is why it is so important to reclaim it as quickly as possible. One great way to find your mojo is by practicing sincere...

“When somebody tells me I cannot do something, that's when I do it,” Gertrude Ederle It is incredibly inspiring when a woman is driven to succeed despite an expectation of failure.  Gertrude “Trudy” Ederle is one such woman.  She made HERstory in 1926 when she was the first woman to successfully swim across the English Channel.    A competitive American swimmer, Ederle’s devotion to her sport was evident throughout her life.  She began competing as a schoolgirl and between 1921 and 1925 she held 29 swimming records.  She went on to compete in the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris, bringing home...