3 Weeks Pregnant: Spotting The First Signs Of Pregnancy
After your egg is fertilized (and so now known as a zygote), it makes an astounding transformation by dividing several times and turning into a ball of cells about the size of a grain of sand. This cluster is called a blastocyst, and it will now travel from your fallopian tube to your uterus, the […]
10 Weeks Pregnant: Alleviating Morning Sickness
What is morning sickness? For many mums-to-be, a dash to the bathroom to be sick is one of the first signs of pregnancy. During early pregnancy, up to nine out of 10 women will feel sick or be sick at some point. So if you spend your early weeks of pregnancy feeling anything but blooming, you’re […]
4 Weeks Pregnant: Suspecting Successful Conception
The embryo will eventually turn into a fetus, but for now it’s about the size of a very small freckle, and the amniotic sac is forming around it. Encapsulating the tiny new life is the placenta, which will help deliver nutrients to your developing baby and carry away waste. Embryos have three layers, which will ultimately make […]
Support For Fertility Challenges
A recent survey from the nonprofit organization Healthy Women found that about half of those surveyed had friends or family members who had experienced fertility problems. That’s not surprising, since between 10 to 14 percent of couples will experience fertility problems at some point. If your friend or family member is struggling with infertility, she […]
10 Sneaky Ways To Get More Fruits And Veggies In Your Diet
Are you eating your fruits and veggies? In a recent informal poll by HealthInfi, 42 percent of respondents answered that question with a resounding no, reporting only consuming 0-2 servings a day. A close second (40 percent) say they consume 3-5 servings, which is still lower than the American Heart Association suggested amount, which calls […]
When a Heart Attack Happens
When a Heart Attack Happens As more and more of the country’s population is centered in big cities, it becomes more important than ever to be prepared for any type of emergency. We are surrounded by strangers as we walk down the street. They could be people who have a variety of health problems. In […]
Seniors Aids To Daily Living
Seniors Aids To Daily Living Life expectancy has been on the rise for many years now, and medical treatments continue to improve. That has allowed many of our senior citizens to enjoy longer, healthier and more independent lives, and that is certainly a good thing. What is not such a good thing is the fact […]
Knee Surgery: What To Expect Before and After
Knee Surgery: What To Expect Before and After A knee injury that requires surgical repair is a tear or sprain of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Sports athletes are those most likely to suffer a torn ACL, but anyone can damage their knee in this area. An injury can occur while running, jumping, or by […]
Pilates and Pregnancy: Safe Ab Exercises
Pilates is a wonderful form of exercise for pregnant women. Women who perform Pilates exercises can stay strong throughout their pregnancies. This is because Pilates involves a series of exercise that help pregnant women to stay connected with their changing body, reduced pregnancy aches and pain as well as improve posture. Prenatal exercise are every […]
Trying To Get Pregnant? More Things You Should Be Doing Now
Thinking of getting pregnant but not sure what steps you should be taking to prepare your bodyand your home? Maybe you’ve heard that switching to some organic foods is the way to go, but your not sure where to start or what else you should be doing. No worries, we’ve got some answers. Up Your […]
Free Nutrition Advice From The Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation
I just spent a wonderful weekend in Savannah, Georgia at a family wedding. Aside from the beauty of the city, what impressed me was the atmosphere of kindness. The people were genuinely friendly. Relaxed, happy and just plain NICE. Southern Hospitality is not a myth, after all… And then today was my annual visit with […]
Acne During Pregnancy
Acne is common during pregnancy. In fact, more than one out of every two pregnant women can expect to develop acne. In some cases, the acne may be severe. The primary cause of acne when you’re pregnant is the increased hormone levels in the first trimester. The higher level increases the skin’s production of natural oils. It’s hard to predict who […]