HERBAL TREATMENT FOR COMMON PREGNANCY CONCERNS Pregnancy is a time of hope, love, joy, and dreams. However, the miserable symptoms that accompany pregnancy do dampen the mood somewhat. Not to mention the occasional cold and flu you will experience during the nine months. Pregnancy is a delicate time for you and your unborn child. It is best to avoid any prescription drugs, at least as...
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HAVE YOU PACKED YOUR PREGNANCY HOSPITAL BAG YET? A CHECKLIST OF WHAT YOU NEED TO TAKE WITH YOU As your due date approaches, there are many preparations that need to be made—mentally, emotionally, and physically. Whether it is your first baby or you have given birth before, it is best to prepare in advance. And if you are like most women I know, you probably...
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SUPPLEMENTS FOR HEALTHY PREGNANCY Pregnancy–that wonderful time when your body changes in ways you didn’t know possible, and all the unwanted advice you never expected to hear and are now having difficulty sorting through! Every culture has their own pregnancy myths, dos and donts and sometimes its overwhelming just to separate sense from non-sense. One of the topics surrounded by myths and confusion is the...
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YOUR EMOTIONAL WELLBEING DURING PREGNANCY Pregnancy brings a sense of dichotomy with it, especially to first-time moms. You still have social obligations, are working, paying your bills, and managing your household. Along with this you have a little person growing inside of you that you want to get acquainted with and prepare yourself for, before he or she arrives. Often, that most important aspect of...
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POSTPARTUM CARE KIT FOR MOMMIES Between trying to remain fit and healthy, visits with your doctor and mid-wife, filling out the registry and setting-up the nursery, and let’s not forget nausea and hunger-pangs, nine months just fly-by. The last thing on our minds at this time is postpartum care, especially during the last few weeks when each day feels heavier than the day before and...
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EXPERIENCING SKIN DISCOLORATION DURING PREGNANCY? HERE IS WHAT YOU CAN DO Have you notices patches of dry skin appearing on your face or arms? Have your nipples, scars, and freckles gotten darker? Though you may not exactly be thrilled, the good news is, you are not alone! WHAT IS IT? It is fairly common for pregnant women to develop blotches of dry skin called Chloasma...
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LOSING HAIR AFTER GIVING BIRTH? CONTROL THE SITUATION WITH THESE EASY NATURAL WAYS Pregnancy hormones bring along a nice and unexpectedly sexy surprise—thick and lustrous mane of hair. But once you have your baby— poof! The magic seems to disappear! Most women get alarmed, even shocked, to find themselves losing strands of hair. First thing you need to know is this: You are not going...
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RETROGRADE EJACULATION WHAT IS RETROGRADE EJACULATION Retrograde ejaculation refers to a condition when semen enters the bladder instead of going out through the urethra during ejaculation. It is a relatively harmless condition and doesn’t need to be treated unless it is to restore fertility. The presence of semen in the bladder is harmless. It mixes with the urine and leaves the body with urination. SYMPTOMS...
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ENLARGED PROSTATE GLAND BPH / BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA WHAT IS PROSTATE Prostate is a small gland in men which is about the size of a walnut. It is located below the bladder and surrounds the tube that carries urine from the bladder (urethra). The prostate releases a fluid component of semen. BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA (BPH) Prostate problems are common in men 50 years and older....
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DO ADOLESCENTS NEED SUPPLEMENTS? There is nothing like eating natural, fresh food. Most young adults who eat a well-balanced diet and are generally healthy do not necessarily need supplements. At least for the time being. Though this topic is a little complex. If you are an active individual or an athlete, then your dietary needs differ from a person who leads a more sedentary lifestyle....
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