Emergen-C is a dietary supplement containing vitamin C and other vitamins and minerals. It comes in powered form to be added to water or any beverage. Emergen-C can be purchased in many drugstores, grocery stores and online.
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Anemia during pregnancy can lead to complications in the growth and development of the unborn baby, and in the health of the mother as well. A simple finger stick tests iron levels to determine the presence of anemia. If you are found to be anemic, many supplements are available to restore iron.
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If you are a diabetic and you give yourself insulin injections, proper disposal of your needles and syringes is important to prevent injury to yourself or others.
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After dealing with a bout of diarrhea, you may not feel much like eating, but it may help you get better faster, according to a February 2014 article published in "American Family Physician."
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Eczema can be a sign of allergies in a baby. Proteins in foods can pass into the mother’s breast milk and cause allergic reactions in some babies. The La Leche League organization says that babies often grow out of these allergies within the first few years and the eczema disappears.
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If you're pregnant, your doctor probably told you to avoid certain risky foods that put you at risk for bacterial infection with listeria, including feta cheese. According to the American Pregnancy Association, listeria is a type of bacteria that can contaminate your food.
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Painting during pregnancy is not recommended, because the exact effects of the paint fumes are not well-understood by doctors and scientists. Different types of paint pose different risks to pregnant women.
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During pregnancy, the health of the mother can directly affect the health of the unborn baby. Having a fever during pregnancy can have a catastrophic effect on the baby depending on the intensity of the fever and the trimester it occurs in.
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Ultrasounds during pregnancy are used to determine fetal health, position and to find out the sex of the baby if the parents want to know. Some parents also choose to have additional ultrasounds performed in 3-D and 4-D to get a better idea of what the baby looks like before the little one arrives into the world.
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During pregnancy, a woman’s body secretes a hormone called relaxin that helps the pelvis open during childbirth. Unfortunately, the hormone can cause a shift in the mother’s bone structure, particularly in the pelvis.
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As a pregnant woman’s body prepares for labor, many changes occur internally to ensure that her baby shifts into the proper position. Unborn babies descend into the pelvis in preparation for labor and delivery, which can cause their mothers to experience several new signs and symptoms.
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Expressing breast milk with a pump can provide mothers with the breast milk necessary to feed their baby after returning to work or when going out. Some mothers decide to pump and feed the baby only expressed milk, never feeding the baby at the breast.
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When you’re pressed for time and money, marinating chicken leg quarters fits the bill. This less expensive cut of chicken has more flavor and moisture than chicken breasts. Marinating the leg quarters requires little preparation to infuse flavor, and baking lets you cook them up without the addition of any oil.
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The NuWave Oven is a kitchen appliance that cooks food using three cooking methods: convection, conduction and infrared. This product is sold online and through infomercials on television. It is capable of cooking almost any type of food including chicken breasts.
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When the convenience of toaster-oven cooking meets the mild flavor and nutritional benefits of salmon, you've got a heart-healthy meal on the table in under 20 minutes.
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Krill oil is similar to fish oil because it contains omega-3 fatty acids, essential fatty acids that the body needs for growth, heart health and neurological function. Krill are tiny little shrimp-like creatures that also contain omega-6 fatty acids and astaxanthin, a very power antioxidant.
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Bronchitis occurs when the airways become inflamed. Bronchitis may be acute, lasting a short amount of time, or chronic, lasting a long period of time. Symptoms of bronchitis include coughing, a low-grade fever, wheezing and shortness of breath.
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A deer-leg roast is a substantial piece of meat that can feed 10 to 12 people on average. Deer legs are most tender from a young deer. As a deer ages, the muscle becomes tougher and is difficult to cook and eat. Deer meat is low in fat and calories, offering a heart-healthy alternative to beef.
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Alfredo sauce is a classic white cheese sauce that often accompanies pastas, such as fettuccine and linguine. It also makes a delicious topping for steamed vegetables and chicken. You can buy Alfredo sauce in jars at the local grocery store or make your own.
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Rival is the manufacturer of many kitchen appliances, including the countertop roaster. This device was primarily designed to roast meats such as chickens, beef and pork roasts.
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