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Monday 27 March 2017

Diaper Bag Baby Essentials from Check Pregnancy


When a woman becomes pregnant, everything is set in motion in preparation for the new born’s arrival. Pregnancy makes you all excited and frazzled at the same time, as you prepare to usher this new addition to your life. When you are pregnant you will find yourself reading more than you ever thought you would especially if you are a new mom. Want to get a great resource to read, why not go to Check Pregnancy so you can know more about what to expect and how to handle your journey of pregnancy. Have question about fertility, pregnancy care, the pregnancy test itself Check Pregnancy is a great place to start your journey of understanding pregnancy and how to go through this period of your life.
Miscarriage affects very many pregnant women the world over. To have a healthy pregnancy and reduce the chances of a miscarriage always schedule a pre-conception visit to your gynecologist so that you can rule out any physical aspects that may lead to a miscarriage. Make sure you eat a balanced diet that will ensure your health and that of the baby. When you are pregnant exercise in moderation so that it does not affect your health and even endanger that of the baby.

Monday 28 July 2014

Excessive consumption of caffeine may impede pregnancy


For a woman, getting pregnant is the most exciting time of her life. Knowing that you are responsible for another human being growing in your belly has to be a beautiful feeling. Once a woman is pregnant there are several precautions she is told to take for the health of the unborn child. Just as precautions before and during pregnancy are important, there are several things that can prevent a woman from getting pregnant like excessive consumption of caffeine.
Caffeine reduces the fertility rate of the couple
Once you realize you are pregnant you need to stop consuming coffee as this may have adverse effects on your fertility. The substances found in coffee are addictive and may be abrasive to the development of a child in the mother’s womb.
The caffeine in some products makes stress to be heightened
When you become addicted to coffee and its products you become dependent on it. While trying to get pregnant you realize that you need to give up the coffee. This brings about stress because you start having withdrawal symptoms. Stress will cause you not to be at peace with yourself and can even cause rifts between you and your partner. This leads to no intimacy and therefore no conception.

Monday 31 March 2014

Ten biggest nutrition myths you may not know that exist


In the quest for a healthy lifestyle there have been solutions that people have tried to provide in order to achieve a healthy style of living. Just as there have been solutions so have many myths come up about what is healthy and what is not. These myths have been circulation the world over with scientists and doctors trying to prove whether they are true or not.

The risk of heart disease increases with the consumption of egg yolks
Eggs have always had a reputation that they are to be blamed for the high risk of someone getting a heart attack because the cholesterol in the yolk is quite high. The nutritionists have tried to show that this is untrue because there is only a small amount of cholesterol that goes into the blood stream for some individuals.

Eating after 8 p.m. causes weight gain
It does not matter what time you eat your food as long as the quantity is right and you have not over eaten. Eating after 8 pm will have very little significance as to how your weight will increase. Your body will still digest its food the way it has been doing it. Though the body slows down in the way it functions only the quantity of food that you eat will have an effect on your gaining weight.

Friday 28 March 2014

Obesity in men, 4 effects of obesity on Men's fertility


Obesity is the condition where there is a lot of fat in the body leading to weight increase and bad health conditions. Obesity is caused by food intake that is excess and in abnormally large quantities. An obese person mostly does not have control over the amount of food they are eating. Emotional eating has been associated with gaining a lot of weight as a result of trying to deal with the emotional issue by over eating unhealthy food.

Lack of an active life due to lack of exercise can also lead to obesity. Eating without having an outlet in terms of exercise will lead to food accumulation in the body leading to obesity. Exercise helps to burn off any excess fats that would be bad for your health. There have also been cases where obesity has been caused by the presence of genes that are susceptible to obesity. For men obesity has several effects on their fertility.

Thursday 27 March 2014

The amazing goodness of yogurt


As well as being an excellent source of calcium, protein, riboflavin, phosphorous and vitamin B12, yogurt promotes the growth of healthy bacteria in our guts.
These bacteria have a variety of important jobs, from helping to digest food to defending us against the unfriendly bacteria that cause infection and tummy upsets (including the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, the bug now recognized as a common underlying factor in digestive conditions such as ulcers and stomach cancer.)

Do all yogurts contain “good” bacteria?
While all yogurts starts off with it, these bacteria do not live forever. Depending on how the yogurt is processed, stored and when it is eaten, you may get less beneficial bacteria than you think. So buy the “live” kind, keep it in the fridge and, once opened, eat within a few days.

Friday 7 February 2014

Ten anti-aging super foods to make you look younger


The quest to retain one’s youth has caused the beauty industry to become a billion dollar venture with products and solution being provided.  Instead of running to artificial products that may be harmful to your skin why not go the natural way. Apart from being healthy natural food are full of nutrients, they taste better and are easily available. So you don't have an excuse as to why your skin is looking neglected or bad. It is easier to maintain your youthfulness naturally by eating your way to health, nothing beats fruits and vegetables or fresh drinks like yogurt. So next time you are out shopping for beauty regiments add these super foods that will naturally keep you healthy as you enjoy them. Here are some of the super foods that can assist you with the aging process.

Friday 27 January 2012

Woman's Health Acute Cystitis


 Acute cystitis is a bacterial infection of the bladder or lower urinary tract. Acute means sudden or severe.
Causes
Cystitis is caused by germs, usually bacteria that enter the urethra and then the bladder. These bacteria can lead to infection, most commonly in the bladder. The infection can spread to the kidneys.
Most of the time, your body can get rid of these bacteria when you urinate. However, sometimes the bacteria can stick to the wall of the urethra or bladder, or grow so fast that some bacteria stay in the bladder.
Women tend to get infections more often than men because their urethra is shorter and closer to the anus. For this reason, women are more likely to get an infection after sexual intercourse or when using a diaphragm for birth control. Menopause also increases the risk for a urinary tract infection.
The following also increase your chances of developing cystitis:

Wednesday 11 January 2012

The 7 Day Detox Diet



Taking the 7-day detoxifying diet will surely help you flush out the piled up toxins inside your body. The good thing about this detox diet is that it has better effects that that of the 24-hour detoxifying diet but not as demanding as the 30-day diet. This diet plan is highly advisable since it has no bad side effects. Its main goal is simply to balance out the nutrients in your body which also means that you will not be limited to eating just fruits and veggies. And since it will not completely deprive you from eating most of the things you want, it is not that hard to attain.
As mentioned, you will not be limited to eating just fruits and vegetables on this diet plan. However, it is still highly advised that your food intake be mostly consisted with it. Also, high intake of fruit and veggies will guarantee you that you are getting the proper nutrients your body needs.

Ten Ways to Detoxify Your Body



Body cleanse and detox diet tips for beginners 
Deborahann Smith 

How does detoxification work?

Basically, detoxification means cleaning the blood. It does this mainly by removing impurities from the blood in the liver, where toxins are processed for elimination. The body also eliminates toxins through the kidneys, intestines, lungs, lymph and skin. However, when this system is compromised, impurities aren't properly filtered and every cell in the body is adversely affected.

A detox program can help the body's natural cleaning process by:
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