Spirulina is a blue-green algae that is sold as a supplement purported to have numerous health effects from boosting immune function to lowering cholesterol to helping prevent cancer. It is also sold as a general health booster that is high in protein, iron and other minerals.
Read more →
Ritalin is the name brand of methylphenidate, a medication used to control the impulsivity and hyperactivity associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and to manage the symptoms of narcolepsy. Ritalin is a central nervous system stimulant drug.
Read more →
Hunger and digestive discomfort are familiar sensations to most pregnant women, especially those in their last few months or weeks of pregnancy. Your growing baby puts increasing pressure on your stomach, making it difficult and uncomfortable to eat a full meal. There are a few ways to increase your comfort, however.
Read more →
Polycystic ovary syndrome, more commonly known as PCOS, can have a major impact on your fertility. If you have PCOS, which affects between 4 and 12 percent of women, according to a February 2004 "Clinical Medicine and Research" article, you may have a difficult time getting pregnant.
Read more →
You know that eating a healthy diet while you are pregnant is one of the most important things you can do to make sure you have a healthy baby. Your diet for pregnancy should include a variety of foods from each of the food groups to make sure you meet all of your nutrient needs.
Read more →
High doses of peppermint water can be dangerous to a baby, although mothers have long been giving peppermint water to their infants to quell an upset stomach.
Read more →
Lexapro, or escitalopram, is a drug classified as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, or SSRI. It is an antidepressant medication used to treat brain chemical imbalances that result in depression and anxiety.
Read more →
In 1966, engineer Ralph Baer invented the "Brown Box" prototype that enabled companies to create home video-gaming systems. The introduction of home computers has taken video gaming to a new dimension. Children now have a huge array of choices regarding when and how they play their computer games.
Read more →
A newborn typically eats every two or three hours whether he is breastfed or bottle fed with formula. As he grows, your newborn's nutritional needs change, particularly when he goes through growth spurts. These demands mean he needs an increase in the amount of food he receives.
Read more →
Oregano is a member of the mint family. Though most commonly associated with Italian food, primarily because oregano is a perfect complement to tomato-based sauces, the Greeks are believed to have first used oregano for culinary purposes, notes the University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Read more →
What you eat and drink during pregnancy is an important consideration. Choosing nutritious foods ensures that your growing baby has the vitamins and minerals she needs to develop normally.
Read more →
You haven’t spoken to your best friend in months. Maybe you got a new boyfriend she didn’t like, or maybe you found separate hobbies. If your heart feels chopped in half by the split, you may want to win your best friend back. However, not all friendships are meant to last forever.
Read more →
Whether you're a pregnant woman trying desperately to hold onto that pre-baby figure or are fully embracing your new ever-changing body, exercising regularly should be at the top of your to-do list throughout your pregnancy. Exercise during pregnancy will not only help keep weight gain at bay but may also benefit baby.
Read more →
Baking soda has been safely used as a dental care product for decades. Using baking soda on a toddler's teeth is safe as long as a few simple considerations are followed. In addition, many dental associations have approved toothpaste and tooth-powder products that contain baking soda.
Read more →
Pregnancy can trigger outrageous food cravings, and one of the most common among pregnant women is a yearning for sweet treats. There's nothing wrong with enjoying sweets during pregnancy, but try to choose treats that provide essential nutrients in addition to satisfying your sweet tooth.
Read more →
Toddlers are notoriously picky eaters, but the situation can become even worse when children are cutting their molars and chewing becomes painful.
Read more →
An HCG diet is a protocol based on findings by A.T.W. Simeons, a British endocrinologist. In the 1950s, while in India working with obese young men, Simeons combined human chorionic gonadotropin, a hormone produced in placenta, with a very low calorie diet. Together, they seemed to promote rapid, dramatic weight loss.
Read more →
After the emotional and physical pain of a miscarriage one more burden is laden on you -- the wait for your hormones to return to normal.
Read more →
Although the reasons are not fully understood, pregnant women are at an increased risk for developing nonchronic gastritis. Gastritis manifests itself in a variety of ways. You may experience of symptoms like stomach pain, vomiting, excessive hiccups, heartburn, indigestion and dark stools.
Read more →
While each woman's recovery from a C-section varies, doctors generally recommend waiting six weeks after delivery before beginning any exercises. Swimming is an ideal form of exercise after a cesarean section because it puts very little stress on your body.
Read more →