High blood pressure and pregnancy is not necessarily a dangerous combination, but it requires special attention. Taking care of both mother and baby is essential in pregnancy. Therefore,everyone needs to know the following points about high blood pressure and pregnancy.
Sulfur is a naturally occurring mineral that plays an important role in forming and stabilizing your body’s protein structures. It can also help relieve arthritis symptoms and many different skin conditions. While there’s no established daily dietary allowance for sulfur, most people don’t suffer from a deficiency.
House calls by a doctor may be the next service provided by on-demand apps like Heal, potentially opening a billion dollar business akin to Uber’s disruptive business model. Similar apps also provide “telemedicine,” or a consultation with a medical professional over the web. As more Americans age into Medicare and long waits to see a […]
Fad diets for fast weight loss are tempting, but can cause nutritional deficiency and other illnesses. Stop looking for a magic pill and start losing weight healthily and effectively! These three techniques will guide you to long-term weight control and allow you to enjoy your favorite foods.
You may notice the early signs of pregnancy just one week after conception, with most early pregnancy symptoms occurring during the first four weeks. Not every woman will experience early pregnancy symptoms, and symptoms can vary from one pregnancy to the next. So what are the early signs of pregnancy? Read on to […]
Outdoor air pollution is a topic that gets a lot of attention these days. Much less widely known, however, is that indoor air pollution is not only common but can have an even worse effect on you than the outside air ever could.
You’ve probably always been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. However, new information seems to suggest that this may not be as true as you might have guessed. In fact, it is rapidly becoming evident that skipping breakfast in favor of a 16-18 hour period between your last meal at […]
A typical healthy couple in their child-bearing years has a 20-40% chance of getting pregnant during any given month. This means, of course, that the odds of not conceiving are as high as 60-80%. If you are trying to conceive, those odds may not sound encouraging. The good news is, there are things you can […]
Persistent acne breakouts can be devastating to an adult’s confidence. Inflammation and blemishes erupting on the face and body lead to unwanted anxiety over your appearance, negatively impacting your quality of life. Beginning in their late 20s, many women and men experience hormone-related adult acne, the skin’s reaction to changing estrogen, testosterone, thyroid, and other […]
If it were easy to stay fit and healthy, there would be less disease in the world and people would live much longer. Unfortunately, it gets more difficult as one gets older and it may require serious lifestyle changes. However, this does not mean that it can’t be done. If anything, there are probably several […]
