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(PRWEB) May 26, 2004
Medical Dictionary Search Engines http://www.medical-dictionary-search-engines.com is one of the best health research sites available for public to search for drug, medicine, and any health questions.
The grouped sections in AIDS, Stroke, Diabetes and Cancer help public to locate helpful reference from research group around the world.
We also provide price comparison on popular drugs available online, for an example Viagra, Propecia, Xenical, Phentermine, Adipex, Meridia, Bontril, Didrex, Ionamin, Tenuate, Acyclovir, Valtrex, Renova, Retin-A, Vaniqa, Celebrex, Ultram, Vioxx, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Zyban, Allegra, Claritin, and Flonase.
We carry the following medications and drugs including
Clartin Â? Common uses, This medicine is an antihistamine used to treat the symptoms of hay fever and other allergic conditions such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes, and sneezing. It may also be used to treat hives.
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Clartin Â? before using, Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding.
Clartin Â? Directions, Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. This medicine may be taken on an empty stomach or with food. Store this medicine at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat and moisture. If you miss aa dose of this medicine and you are using it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Clartin Â? Cautions, Before you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. For women: this medicine is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine.
Clartin Â? Possible side effects, Side effects, that may go away during treatment, include headache, dry mouth, and dry nose. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. Contact your doctor immediately if you develop a rapid or pounding heartbeat, dizziness or unusual weakness while taking this medicine. This medicine does not usually cause drowsiness when used at recommended doses and under normal circumstances. However, use caution before engaging in activities that require alertness until you know how you react to this medicine. If you notice any unusual effects, check with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Clartin Â? if you take too much, If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include unusual drowsiness, headache, and fast heartbeat.
Clartin Â? Additional Information, Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not use this medicine for other health conditions. Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.
Flonase is an anti-inflammatory nasal spray used to relieve the nasal symptoms of seasonal and year-round allergies. It helps reduce the inflammation that leads to symptoms that include congestion, sneezing, and itchy, runny nose. The active ingredient in FLONASE is fluticasone propionate.
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Flonase is approved for the treatment of seasonal and year-round nasal allergy symptoms, and year-round non-allergy nasal symptoms, in people as young as 4.
Additionally, Flonase provides effective relief for people with year-round non-allergy nasal symptoms. People with this nasal condition suffer from stuffiness, runny nose, and postnasal drip triggered by exposure to strong smells, harsh chemicals, or changes in humidity, temperature, and air pressure.
For best results, Flonase must be used daily. Your symptoms may begin to improve in as few as 12 hours. Maximum relief may take several days. Results may vary. If side effects occur, they are generally mild and may include headache, nosebleed, or sore throat. Flonase is available by prescription only; ask your healthcare professional if Flonase is right for you.
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Pregnancy Nutrition: Soy Is Not A Health Food!
Posted by: | CommentsI apologise if this turns into a bit of a rant – I don’t intend it come out that way, but it might because I am PASSIONATE about this subject.
For years the “health food” industry has spent millions on positioning Soy as a health food and now it is in EVERYTHING! Even baby formula. And even though the Food Standards Agency has issued warnings about the dangers of Soy in infant / children’s food it is still allowed to go on today.
One of my Facebook Friends recently posted a comment on how her 4 month old baby is always hungry at around 1030pm and how she was planning to give him “goodnight milk” to see if it helped him go through the night. I immediately posted on her update that goodnight milk is made with soy as is 99% of baby formula that you will find on the shelf in the supermarket and her comment back was, “Why is soy bad?”
It seems that although all the scientific evidence is to the contrary, the “health food” industry have done such a good job of marketing soya as a healthy alternative that the truth is drowned out in all the noise they are making.
Soya should not be part of your pregnancy diet, nor should it be eaten when breastfeeding or given to your baby in formula milk or other baby food.
Soya was traditionally used in Asia as animal feed and only in times of extreme food shortage was it used by the very poor people. Even then it was used sparingly and only after lengthy fermentation – the Asians knew the dangers that we did not.
Soya is widely used as a vegetarian alternative to meat because it is high in protein BUT what the health food industry don’t tell you is that they are also high in enzyme inhibitors and antinutrients which actually block the action of your digestive enzymes in protein digestion. So the protein becomes useless to you as you cannot absorb it!
Protein is the building block of all our cells – you need it for repair and to grow strong lean muscle tissue and your baby needs it to form cells; so if unavailable protein is a regular part of your pregnancy nutrition, both you and your baby will suffer. Now the health food industry has spent billions on investing in technology to eradicate these antinutrients from soy and have succeeded to a point, but in one success lies another problem. Western soy manufacture uses high temperature manufacturing and caustic chemicals to destroy the antinutrients (trypsin inhibitors) in soy, to make it “safe” for human consumption, but in doing this the high temperature heat processing actually denatures the proteins in soy, making them difficult to digest and toxic. In addition, the process still does not remove trypsin inhibitors.
Trypsin inhibitors are particularly dangerous for pregnancy and infants as even in small amount trypsin inhibitors has been found to depress growth and cause enlargement and pathological conditions of the pancreas, including cancer.
Soybeans are also high in phytates and phytic acid blocks the uptake of magnesium, calcium, iron and zinc in the intestinal tract. During pregnancy it is vitally important that you get enough of all these minerals in your pregnancy nutrition to protect your immune system, prevent brittle bones, help your baby form properly within your belly and prevent premature labour and miscarriage. So anything which blocks the uptake of these essential nutrients is potentially extremely harmful to both you and your baby.
In children, high phytates in the diet have caused retarded growth and in babies it is especially serious as it delays the accumulation of lipids in the myelin, jeopardising brain development and proper formation of the nervous system.
Soy formula also increases the need for Folic acid and in early pregnancy this can result in neural tube defects such as Spina Bifida. It also block the uptake of fats, which also means that you cannot absorb fat soluble vitamins like Vitamin D. But whilst all these things are harmful to your pregnancy health and the development of your baby, they pale into insignificance when compared to the effect that Soy has on your hormones and your baby’s hormonal development.
Soy contains isoflavones – a compound which mimics the effects of eostrogens. Isoflavonones are powerful endocrine disruptors and alter growth patterns and proper sexual development of your baby. Isoflavonones depress thyroid function, causing autoimmune thyroid disease and have a devastating effect on sexual development in infants.
Male infants undergo a testosterone surge in the first few months of their lives where the testosterone they are producing is equal to an adult male. Isoflavanones present in the diet at this time flood the bloodstream with female hormones.
Paediatric medicine has noticed a much greater number of boys who are showing a lack of physical development of the sexual organs and whose physical maturation is greatly delayed.
Within girls, puberty begins much earlier with 48.3% of girls showing physical signs of puberty at age 8, (such as breast development or pubic hair).
So why do the government food agencies still allow Soy to be promoted as a health food to pregnant and lactating mums and worse as the main ingredient in the majority of infant formula?
MONEY!
Soy is cheap and it allows the food industry to make huge profit margins that would be unachievable without the volumes they produce. The governments GDP depends upon the taxes to keep the economy going the way it should and until a suitably cheap alternative is found this will just keep on happening.
And it’s no wonder that the majority of the experts within the government run food agencies are also major shareholders in the manufacturing companies that benefit from the profit margins that soy manufacture gives them.
So please, check everything! Like I always tell you, if you are not cooking from scratch and fresh and organic ingredients, you need to recognise everything on the label as a wholefood and if soy is one of those things – don’t use it!
For more information on how to eat safely and effectively for your baby’s best potential development please see my Pregnancy Elimination Diet which is available for free download (along with tons of other resources) in my Free Pregnancy Fitness Coaching Community http://www.the9monthclub.ning.com
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Medical Dictionary Search Engines http://www.medical-dictionary-search-engines.com is one of the best health research sites available for public to search for drug, medicine, and any health questions.
(PRWEB) May 25, 2004
Medical Dictionary Search Engines http://www.medical-dictionary-search-engines.com is one of the best health research sites available for public to search for drug, medicine, and any health questions.
The grouped sections in AIDS, Stroke, Diabetes and Cancer help public to locate helpful reference from research group around the world.
We also provide price comparison on popular drugs available online, for an example Viagra, Propecia, Xenical, Phentermine, Adipex, Meridia, Bontril, Didrex, Ionamin, Tenuate, Acyclovir, Valtrex, Renova, Retin-A, Vaniqa, Celebrex, Ultram, Vioxx, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Zyban, Allegra, Claritin, and Flonase.
We carry the following medications and drugs including
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Uses, This medicine is an estrogen and progestin combination used to prevent pregnancy. It may also be used to regulate the menstrual cycle, treat symptoms of menopause, or treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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Ortho Tri-Cyclen Directions, Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have before using this medicine. Try to take this medicine at the same time every day, not more than 24 hours apart. If you have any questions, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Side Effects, Side effects, that may go away during treatment, include nausea, vomiting, bleeding between menstrual periods, breast tenderness, or weight change. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. Check with your doctor as soon as possible if you experience persistent or recurrent abnormal vaginal bleeding, a missed menstrual period, dizziness or fainting, swelling of fingers or ankles, headache, or difficulty wearing contact lenses. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience sharp or crushing chest pain, sudden shortness of breath, sudden severe headache or leg pain, yellow skin or eyes, changes in vision, numbness of an arm or leg, or severe stomach pain. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Precautions, Smoking cigarettes while using this medicine may increase your risk of stroke, heart attack, blood clots, high blood pressure, or other diseases of the heart and blood vessels. If you have vomiting or diarrhea for any reason, your medicine may not work as well. Taking certain antibiotics or anticonvulsants while you are using this medicine may decrease the effectiveness of this medicine. To prevent pregnancy, use an additional form of birth control until your next period. If you have any questions, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using this medicine. If you wear contact lenses and you develop problems with them, contact your doctor. Before you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. This medicine may cause dark skin patches on your face. Exposure to the sun may make these patches darker. If patches develop, use a sunscreen or protective clothing when exposed to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths. Use of this medicine will not prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant. If you suspect that you could be pregnant, contact your doctor immediately. This medicine is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby. If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include restlessness, tremor, rapid breathing, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps.
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Interactions, Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. Do not take this medicine if you are also taking nevirapine or rifampin. Additional monitoring of your dose or condition may be needed if you are taking barbiturates, carvedilol, corticosteroids, felbamate, griseofulvin, HIV protease inhibitors, modafinil, metoprolol, pioglitazone, penicillin or tetracycline antibiotics, theophylline, topiramate, troglitazone, troleandomycin, or medicine for seizures. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Use of this medicine is not recommended if you have a history of cancer, heart or liver conditions, pulmonary embolism, blood clots, stroke, cerebrovascular disease, or smoking. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking this medicine.
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Missed Dosage, If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Take your next dose at the regular time. This means you may take 2 doses on the same day. If you miss more than 1 dose of this medicine, refer to the patient information that came with this medicine.
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Storage, Store this medicine at room temperature, away from heat and light.
Zyban Uses, This medication is used to help you quit smoking.
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Zyban Directions, Swallow this medication whole. Do not crush or chew them or the sustained activity of the drug will be destroyed and the chances of side effects occurring may be increased. Take as directed, usually twice daily for 7 to 12 weeks. Do not take more or less medication than prescribed. Since this drug can cause sleeplessness at first, it is best not to take near bedtime. It is advised to continue smoking for the first week after starting this drug, until it reaches higher levels in your blood. Do not smoke if using any nicotine products with this drug. Too much nicotine can cause serious side effects.
Zyban Side Effects, This medication is generally well tolerated. Dry mouth, headache, increased sweating, constipation, anxiety and fatigue may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
Zyban Precautions, Before taking bupropion tell your doctor if you have a history of seizures, head injury, brain tumor; heart, liver or kidney disease, an eating disorder or any mental conditions, diabetes or if you have any allergies. Limit or avoid consumption of alcoholic beverages; alcohol can increase your risk of seizures. Chronic alcohol users who suddenly stop the intake of alcohol while taking bupropion may increase the risk of having seizures. Suddenly stopping certain tranquilizers (e.g., diazepam, chlordiazepoxide) is not recommended because doing so may increase the risk of having seizures. Elderly patients may be more sensitive to the effects of this drug. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant before taking this drug. This drug is excreted into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Zyban Interactions, Before taking bupropion tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medications you may use especially MAO inhibitors (e.g., isocarboxazid, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, pargyline, selegiline, furazolidone), levodopa, theophylline, corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone), seizure medications, sedatives, ritonavir, tranquilizers/psychiatric drugs (e.g., chlorpromazine), other antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline), salicylates (e.g., aspirin, salsalate), isoniazid, chlolinesterase inhibitors (e.g., tacrine, donepezil), morphine, and adrenaline-like drugs (e.g., pseudoephedrine). Excess caffeine intake can increase the chance of seizures with this drug. Check all nonprescription/prescription drug labels for caffeine. Consult doctor or pharmacist. A certain product used to help quit smoking contains bupropion. Do not take that product while using this one.
Zyban – Missed Dosage, Take any missed dose as soon as possible but not if it is within 8 hours of the next dose. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Do not “double up” the dose.
Zyban Storage, Store at room temperature and keep away from moisture and sunlight. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.
Allegra common uses, This medicine is an antihistamine used to treat the symptoms of hay fever and other allergic conditions such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes, and sneezing.
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Allegra Â? before using, inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding.
Allegra Â? Directions, Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. This medicine may be taken on an empty stomach or with food. Do not take antacids containing aluminum and magnesium within 2 hours of taking this medicine. Store this medicine at room temperature, away from heat, light, and moisture. If you miss a dose of this medicine and you are using it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Allegra Â? cautions, Do not exceed the recommended dose of this medicine. Before you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. If you have any questions about taking this medicine with any medicines that you are currently taking, check with your doctor or pharmacist. For women: if you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. It is unknown if this medicine is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Allegra Â? possible side effects, Side effects that may occur while taking this medicine include coughing, upper respiratory tract infection, back pain, sinusitis, dizziness, drowsiness, fever, ear infection, indigestion, and painful menstruation. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Allegra Â? if you take too much, If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Allegra Â? Additional informations, Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not use this medicine for other health conditions. Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.
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Preserving Health And Beauty In Pregnancy
Posted by: | CommentsPreserving Health And Beauty In Pregnancy
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) July 27, 2006
Most women think that it’s okay to stop exerting effort in looking beautiful during pregnancy but it’s not. Pregnancy is a time when your hormones are in a rage. It is easy to be overwhelmed by new feelings, sensations, and changes in your body that make you feel not in control. Taking care of your pregnant self lets you be in control and preserve your health and beauty. It’s not easy to look in a mirror with disheveled hair and dry, blotchy skin. It’s also frustrating to try and fit yourself in your pre-pregnant outfits. Get rid of the idea that this is normal. What’s normal is a pregnant woman embracing and enjoying her pregnancy by taking care of her body, her health and beauty.
Studies by the MRC/US Anxiety and Stress Disorders Research Unit show that babies born of happy mothers are healthier — they are heavier, more active, and agreeable. They also absorb more nutrients from their first feedings which are essential for their nourishment. Happy mothers are also found to produce better-quality milk for their babies. Negative emotions increase the risk of developing post-pregnancy depression. This affects how a mother bonds and cares for her newborn. The best way to ward off this negativity is to preserve your health and beauty.
First, follow a healthy diet under the specifications of your doctor. Do not assume that the diet your other pregnant friend follows is right for you. Your health and beauty needs are unique. You may have deficiencies or skin care needs, which your friend’s diet cannot address. Second, take supplements and vitamins according to your doctor’s instructions. Never take drugs or any form of medicine without your doctor’s approval. It may have adverse effects on your baby. Third, exercise lightly to avoid gaining excess weight. Expectant mothers normally gain 15-20 pounds; anything higher than that can give you a difficult delivery. Fourth, get adequate sleep and rest. Nothing is more stressful than sleepless nights because of hormones and restlessness. Make up for lost sleep during the day; your body tells you when it needs some shut-eye.
Of course, a pregnant woman’s health and beauty are not limited to her physical needs. Her emotional and psychological well-being are just as important. You know that nothing boosts your confidence than being thought of and complimented as beautiful. You can easily get that goddess feeling again through modern maternity fashion. Take all those loose, tent-like dresses your mother-in-law lent you. Contemporary maternity designers are coming out with new designs that showcase your pregnant body rather than hiding it. Take advantage of your fuller cleavage and wear lower necklines. Show off your pregnant belly in stretch tops that hug your curves in solid colors. Avoid hiding in busy prints and opt for simple, understated accents and accessories. Change your hairstyle — pregnancy is a perfect excuse to try the new pixie cut. Keep your posture straight and your feet pretty in fun flats and funky mules.
Health and beauty are essentials for a pregnant woman. Take care of yours to be better-equipped in caring for your baby. Treat your pregnancy as your time to shine with natural health and beauty. Staying healthy and beautiful during pregnancy is not only easy; it is the best thing you can do for yourself and your baby.
For more valuable information on Health and Beauty, please visit http://www.eknowitall.com
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Top Woman’s Wellness, Health and Yoga for Easy Pregnancy Tips
Posted by: | CommentsPregnancy converts the human mind set in a 360 degree way. It changes the women in many ways, like emotionally, physically and even psychologically. Pregnancy gives birth to may problems to the bearer in the course of time. Many chemical changes take place in the body during and after pregnancy also.
Many women doubt about, is it safe to exercise during pregnancy? The answer is yes it is. To combat the excessive weight gain and pains, serious low impact exercises are recommended. If exercises done in a proper and modified way, they could help the women adjust to the changes happening in their body.
The fetus which develops in the body of the mother, requires proteins and others nutrients for its development. Benefits of exercise during pregnancy are futuristic in their approach.
Woman’s wellness should be given prime importance in case of pregnancy. Various Benefits of exercise during pregnancy start from the early pregnancy phased only, i.e. combating aches and pains, creating positive attitude in the mind and healthy growth of the baby. The special areas requiring attention in such a situation are:
• Pregnant lady’s meals should be timely and be constituted of a variety of foods.
• Physical activities and flexibility enhancing exercises should be included in the daily routine.
• Calcium and potassium requirements should be satisfied.
• Recipes for pregnant women should include all the nutrients essential for body’s growth and development.
• Need to abide to tongue taste as it plays a vital role in enhancing positivity during pregnancy.
Following these health and wellness tips can help you a lot in getting through easily your pregnancy time period.
Whether you are pregnant or just trying out to conceive, you should look for the best exercises and Yoga during pregnancy that can help you to remain healthy and fit.
Also look at the top yoga for conception, system that can help you in conceiving just at the first trial and first month. This can be also helpful for you when you have already suffered from miscarriage.
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The Path to Pregnancy: Fairhaven Health Offers New Natural Products to Help Couples Conceive
Bellingham, WA (Vocus) July 10, 2009
Fairhaven Health, a leading supplier of natural fertility, pregnancy and nursing related products, offers a compelling “first step” for couples experiencing difficulty in conceiving.
Having a baby can be a miraculous, life-changing experience. Unfortunately, for many, achieving pregnancy can be a challenging and stressful experience as well. According to the American Pregnancy Association, more than six million women in the U.S. have been diagnosed with infertility issues and these statistics are increasing every year. Roughly 1 in 6 couples will have difficulty conceiving.
Historically, couples with infertility issues have been steered toward prescription drugs and costly, invasive treatments to help them become pregnant. However, thanks to a greater availability of online research along with a wider acceptance of alternative medicine, many are now turning to natural solutions before resorting to costly medical interventions. Fairhaven Health has partnered with leading fertility expert and OB-GYN, Dr. Amos Grunebaum, to create a product line that helps couples conceive naturally. Once pregnant, Fairhaven Health offers products that provide the nutritional support women need to help ensure a healthy pregnancy and beyond.
But Fairhaven Health products are not just for couples who are having difficulty in conceiving, says Dr. Grunebaum. “Our FertilAid supplements are very popular with couples who are just beginning their conception efforts. These couples are simply looking to accelerate the time in which they are able to achieve pregnancy, and to do so in as healthy a manner as possible.”
Fairhaven Health products receive overwhelmingly positive feedback from trying-to-conceive couples. Customers write in daily to share their own positive success stories, many of which had been trying to conceive for years without success.
Factors That Contribute to Difficulty in Conceiving:
Age
As women have entered the working world in increasing numbers, the average age at which they begin trying to conceive has risen. Unfortunately, a woman’s ability to release healthy eggs for fertilization gradually declines. According to the American Fertility Association, the probability of having a baby decreases 3-5% per year after the age of 30.
Nutrition & Lifestyle
In today’s hectic world, many people simply do not properly address their nutritional needs. Additionally, excess weight leads to decreased fertility and is among the main factors in preventing pregnancy. Here, certain vitamins, nutritional supplements, and dietary changes can help to restore hormonal balance and improve a couple’s chances of having a healthy baby. In addition, drinking alcohol, caffeine intake and smoking can negatively impact conception odds.
Cycle Irregularity
As conception can only occur 4-5 days prior to and on the day of ovulation, determining this ‘fertile window’ each cycle is critically important. Often times when a woman has an irregular cycle, i.e. a cycle length of under 21 days or over 36, determining this ovulation date can prove challenging. Hormonal imbalance is an underlying factor of cycle irregularity and may cause women to not ovulate at all or to skip periods. Being overweight, excessive exercise and high stress levels can also contribute to irregular cycles.
Fairhaven Health Products to Help Couples Conceive
FertilAid for Women is a natural fertility enhancing supplement designed for trying-to-conceive women. An effective, non-prescription formula combines vitamins, minerals and antioxidants with an herbal fertility enhancing blend designed to restore female hormone balance, promote regular ovulation and support overall reproductive wellness. Price: $ 28.95
FertilAid for Men is an effective, non-prescription formula designed to improve male fertility safely and naturally. Clinically shown in a recent study to improve the total number of motile sperm, FertilAid for Men provides a comprehensive formula to improve sperm parameters such as count, motility, and morphology. Price: $ 28.95
Fertile-Focus is a personal ovulation microscope that helps women predict ovulation by examining a sample of saliva. Fertile-Focus works based on a phenomenon called “ferning,” which is a fern-like pattern that appears in a woman’s saliva around three days prior to ovulation. Saliva-based ovulation microscopes are backed by clinical research and pinpoint ovulation with a high degree of accuracy – plus it is reusable for unlimited testing. Price: $ 27.95
Fairhaven Health also offers additional products including supplements, basal thermometers and the fertility yoga DVD, Bend, Breathe & Conceive.
Fairhaven Health Products for Use During Pregnancy and Nursing
Pregnancy Plus Prenatal Vitamins: An all-natural, once daily supplement packed with the full spectrum of essential vitamins and minerals for mother and baby. This complete vitamin includes key nutrients such as iron, vitamin C, and folic acid plus 100% beta carotene as its vitamin A source. With no artificial dyes or flavors, Pregnancy Plus Prenatal was developed by Dr. Grunebaum as a “just right” formula for optimal prenatal and baby health. Price: $ 16.95
DreamBelly Stretch Mark Cream: Made from only natural ingredients, DreamBelly was designed specifically for the dermatological demands of pregnancy, and works in two unique ways. First, DreamBelly helps prevent stretch marks by keeping skin supple and elastic. Second, DreamBelly aids the body in regenerating strained tissues and helps fade existing marks. Price: $ 19.95
Nursing Blend: Designed to meet the nutritional needs of nursing women and aid in milk production. Endorsed by a leading lactation specialist and MD, Nursing Blend is the ideal supplement for breastfeeding women. Price: $ 17.95
Additional pregnancy and nursing products include prenatal supplements, organic teas, a prenatal yoga DVD and an all-natural deodorant formulated specifically for pregnant women.
About Fairhaven Health
A specialty supplier of natural, doctor-designed fertility and pregnancy related items, Fairhaven Health provides a line of products that follow the natural progression from preconception to pregnancy and nursing. Fairhaven Health integrates the best of both worlds, bringing together traditional Western medicine with clinically-supported research in herbal/homeopathic fields. All supplement products are based on clinically-established science and manufacturing is governed by strict GMP standards. Fairhaven Health’s distribution partners comprise a reputable circle of health product retailers and fertility solution providers, including drugstore.com, BabyCenter, and CVS.com, as well as a number of clinics and private practices nationwide.
For further information about Fairhaven Health or interviews with Dr. Grunebaum, please contact:
Ethan Lynette
Fairhaven Health
360-671-0859
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Find More Healthy Pregnancy Press Releases
Boston, MA (PRWEB) March 8, 2006
Pathways to Wellness, a Boston-based provider of holistic health services, recently launched a new Fertility Enhancement Program that combines acupuncture and yoga and is specifically designed to help women and men overcome problems related to infertility.
According to the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, an estimated 3 million couples are unable to conceive after one year of trying.
“The inclusion of acupuncture and yoga along with biomedicine creates a comprehensive fertility treatment plan that addresses all the various and complicated issues that can be present in the patient with infertility,” says Kristen Porter, MAc, LAc, Executive Director of Pathways to Wellness and New England School of Acupuncture faculty. “Holistic care provides an adjunctive treatment that brings support and nurturance to the patient in body, mind and spirit. Addressing infertility on all of these levels cultivates a landscape within that can better create and support a healthy pregnancy.”
Recent studies led by Dr. Paul C. Magarelli, an infertility doctor at the Reproductive Medicine and Fertility Center in Colorado Springs, CO and an earlier study conducted in 2002 by researchers at the University of Ulm in Germany have shown that acupuncture can enhance the success rate of in vitro fertilization (IVF). These studies indicate that using acupuncture in conjunction with IVF therapy increases the chance that the embryo will be implanted successfully and reduces the chance of miscarriage.
A 2003 Fertility and Sterility article, co-authored by a team of researchers at New York Weill Cornell Medical Center, provided a summary of research that supports acupuncture’s potential fertility-boosting benefits including regulating reproductive hormones, increasing blood flow to the uterus, and lowering stress hormones.
For many women, adding acupuncture to their infertility treatments has helped them become pregnant. And unlike many fertility drugs, acupuncture has no harmful side effects nor do women need worry about multiple births or ectopic pregnancies, common concerns when undergoing IVF and other infertility treatments.
Men, too, who are being treated for infertility problems may benefit from acupuncture according to a new study published in the July 2005 issue of the journal, Fertility and Sterility.
Findings from that study indicate that acupuncture treatments improved the quality of sperm and increased the overall number of normal sperm in a group of men with infertility problems. The researchers who conducted the study estimate that ten percent of men are infertile, and that the male partner is a factor in up to 50 percent of infertile couples.
Acupuncture and yoga can also relieve the stress and anxiety associated with infertility problems. According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, women being treated for infertility face stress levels on a par with those of women coping with illnesses such as cancer and heart disease.
Pathways to Wellness Fertility Enhancement Program’s yoga classes are designed to strengthen the body while quieting the mind and provide a supportive environment for women who are trying to conceive.
“The goal of the Fertility Enhancement Program is not simply a pregnancy, but rather identifying and rebalancing the energies of the body that are not flowing smoothly,” says Porter. “When we work at this root level, the patient experiences benefits in multiple aspects of their health and well-being. Acupuncture and yoga during pregnancy can continue to provide support and balance along with drug-free treatment of symptoms that may arise during the course of pregnancy.”
About Pathways to Wellness
Pathways to Wellness is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing equal access to high quality holistic therapies including acupuncture, shiatsu, Chinese herbal medicine, and yoga.
Open to all people needing care, Pathways to Wellness is one of the country’s largest providers of free and low-cost holistic medicine. Pathways practitioners specialize in chronic and life threatening illness, and work collaboratively in a team environment and in conjunction with Western medical professionals to offer an integrated approach to care.
Located at 142 Berkeley Street, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02116, Pathways to Wellness can be reached at 617-859-3036. Additional information on Pathways to Wellness’ services can be found on its web site at http://www.pathwaysboston.org
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Health and Fitness During Pregnancy
Posted by: | CommentsDid you know that it is possible for a woman to be pregnant and not gain excess weight? There are simple means on how to make this happen. The woman needs to basically live a more positive health and fitness fit lifestyle and complement good foods with regular exercises.
It is a dream of every woman to be a mom. However, pregnancy is a difficult stage. Usually, the period is associated to excessive weight gain. Did you know that it’s possible for a pregnancy without pounds? Some think pregnancy naturally comes with added weight. Now is the time to think otherwise.
Pregnancy has always been regarded as an excuse to indulge. Normally, women tend to overeat when they are expecting. There can be changes in appetite, but it is always the case. Women think they can still gain weight anyhow. So why not just enjoy gaining added pounds? No wonder, pregnant women are usually overweight.
Pregnancy is a long nine months. Imagine how much food a woman can indulge in. Thus, women retain much weight after child labor. The problem is that it is harder to lose weight after pregnancy. You should rather avoid getting too overweight in pregnancy. This is to avoid having regrets in the end.
The concern should not always be figure and aesthetic wise, but should be more about health and fitness overall. Moreover, pregnant women should think about health above all. When you gain much weight, you compromise your overall fitness.
How can you prevent adding pounds during pregnancy? Self-control is the best way. You can always have a say on what and how much you eat. Eat nutritious foods for you and your baby. Foods like ice cream, chips and candies contribute to much weight gain. Unfortunately, they are also not nutritious. What you eat is shared to the baby. If you prefer to consume nutritious foods, nutrients are shared with the baby. Appropriate foods are usually not fat accumulating.
To stick to your figure and health, go for the better foods. Moreover, avoid junk foods and candies or sweets. They are not healthy, but are greatly fattening. Complement good food with regular exercise. Exercise routines eliminate excess fat deposits. They also improve blood circulation. Pregnant women who exercise are healthier. They can maintain ideal weight and figure. Moreover, their pregnancy will be much easier and comfortable.
You can easily have pregnancy without having to accumulate added excessive pounds. If you consume good food and exercise, you can do so. It is not that hard as you think. Pregnant women should still carry and maintain strong will in making it happen. If they aim not to gain much weight, they certainly could do so.
Health and fitness should not be compromised during pregnancy. While it is true that there is a greater urge to eat, there should be better self control imposed. After all, overindulgence could lead to excessive weight gain, which in turn could bring about a host of many other health issues and possible fatal diseases.
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Health Eating Habits and Healthy Pregnancy
Posted by: | CommentsAdopting healthy eating habits is very important during pregnancy. Most people have heard the saying, ‘you’re eating for two now,’ and it’s a good thing to remember when considering nutrition during pregnancy.
Nutritional programs are available through many fertility clinics and are designed to help women achieve a healthy pregnancy. To start, let’s go over some of the foods you should embrace during your pregnancy. Protein is important for cell growth as well as blood production. Good sources of protein include lean meat, poultry, beans, peanut butter and tofu.
Carbohydrates are also important during pregnancy for energy. Breads, cereals, rice, pasta, fruits and vegetables are common sources of carbs. Calcium is very important for muscle contraction, healthy bones and teeth, and nerve function. You can get calcium from dairy products, spinach or certain fish.
To prevent anemia, iron is important during pregnancy. Look to lean red meat and fortified whole grain breads and cereals for iron. You should also get a healthy dose of vitamins A, B6, B12, C and D during pregnancy. These can be found in various fruits, vegetables, meats and dairy products. Folic acid for enzyme functions, and blood and protein production is also important. Dark yellow fruits and vegetables, green leafy vegetables, beans, nuts and peas are good sources of folic acid.
Also be sure to consume fat during your pregnancy. Talk to your doctor to determine how much fat intake is right for you. Sources of fat are numerous, but include meats, whole-milk and other dairy products, vegetable oils, peanut butter, etc. Make sure that you limit your fat intake to less than one third of your daily calorie intake. Some women may be recommended lower or higher intakes and should always consult their doctor for the best results.
As you might expect, there are also certain foods you should avoid to ensure a healthy pregnancy. Soft cheeses such as goat, Brie, blue, feta and Camembert cheese should be avoided, as well as unpasteurized milk and juice. Avoid raw eggs and any foods that contain raw eggs. This includes desserts like mousse and tiramisu. Any processed meats like hot dogs and deli meat should be avoided.
Any raw or undercooked meat, fish or poultry should also be avoided. Any fish that contains a large amount of mercury like tilefish, swordfish, king mackerel or shark should be avoided as well.
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5 Most Common Health Problems During Pregnancy And Their Solutions
Posted by: | CommentsNow you are carrying your baby. Congratulations!
There are some women who experience a number of health problems during their pregnancy. You will read them along with the solutions in three parts of articles. Enjoy the reading!
1. Morning Sickness
Morning sickness refers to nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP). It occurs probably due to higher hormonal levels, higher odor sensitivity and certain physiological changes in the pregnant woman’s body
Solutions
?Eat smaller meals frequently (every 2 to 3 hours) instead of three big meals in a day.
?Avoid unpleasant or strong odors.
?Try eating bland foodstuffs such as dry toasts or saltine crackers.
?In some women, taking vitamin B6 supplements alleviates morning sickness.
?Cut down the intake of fatty food, as they take long to digest so they stay longer in stomach.
?Try taking ginger ale (ensure it has real ginger) or make your own ginger tea by grating and boiling some ginger in water.
?Some women feel a relief on morning sickness by acupressure wristbands, commonly available with drugstores.
?Avoid lying down soon after meals.
If the symptoms are too much unbearable, talk to your healthcare provider, he/she will prescribe you an effective and safe medicine to prevent nausea and vomiting.
2. Fatigue
Fatigue commonly occurs during pregnancy, especially at the early and late stages of pregnancy.
Pregnancy strains your whole body and makes you feel extremely tired. Your body undergoes various changes to sustain your pregnancy, particularly the hormonal changes, causing you to feel lethargic. Lack of adequate night sleep and exhaustion because of repeated vomiting and nausea also adds to tiredness. Furthermore, you might also be worried about pregnancy, which could be wearing.
Solutions
?Get 9-10 hours sleep everyday. In between work, taking 15-20 minutes catnaps also makes a big difference so whenever you get the opportunity, use a vacant lounge, office desk or empty conference room and get a nap.
?Take healthy, nutritious diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, lean meats, skim milk, whole grains to energize you. Drink a lot of water to keep yourself hydrated.
?Engage in moderate physical activity like walking.
?Stretch your body frequently and breathe deeply.
?If possible, try regulating your schedule. Spare some work for the weekend and arrange to work at home so that you can leave your office early.
3. Frequent urination
Frequent urges to urinate is very common during early pregnancy, with some relief in second trimester.
During pregnancy, there is a considerable increase in blood volume so a lot of extra fluid is processed through your kidneys, which is eventually sent to the bladder. The increasing size of uterus also exerts a pressure on your bladder, leading to an urge to urinate.
During second trimester, the feeling might reduce because your uterus will grow and rise higher in the abdomen. However, as you approach the delivery, the baby will drop lower into the pelvis, bringing back frequent urination urges again.
Solutions
?Avoid diuretics such as tea, coffee and alcohol (alcohol is to be avoided during pregnancy anyway).
?To avoid nighttime urination (as it may disturb your sleep), cut down the amount of fluid intake after 4 pm. However, you should compensate this by taking in plenty of fluids during daytime.
?While you urinate, lean forward so that your bladder empties completely and the next urination is delayed.
Talk to your healthcare provider if you feel pain or get a burning sensation while you pee, or if the color and odor of urine changes.
4. Constipation
The major reason for constipation during pregnancy is the hormonal changes, which slows down the digestion of food by slowing down the movement of intestines.
Progesterone, the major hormone of pregnancy, is maintained at a high level throughout the pregnancy. This hormone is a muscle relaxant. Consequently, it slows down (or relaxes) the bowel (which is actually made of muscles) movements as well so the food that you eat moves slowly and waste accumulate in your body. Increasing amount of pressure from growing uterus on rectum also causes constipation. Iron supplements too add to constipation.
Solutions
?Take a diet rich in fiber. Fiber remains undigested and absorbs water, both leading to increase in bulk of feces. Consequently, there is a push on intestines to work more. Fiber rich food include vegetables (celery, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cucumber, cabbage, tomato, pea, turnip, carrots, radishes); fruits (like orange, apples, pears, prunes); breakfast cereals; whole wheat bread.
?Drink plenty of fluids. Fluids make feces soft, preventing constipation.
?Moderate exercises like walking and swimming also stimulates the bowel movement.
5. Heartburn
Many women get heartburn during pregnancy. Although it is harmless, it can be painful and scary. You experience a burning sensation extending from base of your breastbone towards your throat.
Heartburn occurs during pregnancy because of increased progesterone levels, which has a relaxing action on muscles. Consequently, it relaxes the valve separating stomach from esophagus (food pipe) as well so that the acids in your stomach seep backward into your esophagus. During later pregnancy, as the size of your baby increases, it occupies most of the space in abdominal cavity, pushing the stomach. This also leads to heartburns.
Solutions
?Do not take foodstuffs that cause gastric discomforts, e.g., carbonated beverages; caffeine; acidic foods (citrus fruits, vinegar and tomato); spicy and highly seasoned food; chocolate; processed meats; fried or fatty foods.
?Do not take large amounts of fluids with meals. Instead, take them in between your meals.
?Avoid taking big meals. Eat small amounts but frequently (every 2 – 3 hours). Eat slowly, chewing the food properly.
?Avoid eating anything at least 3 hours before you sleep.
?Avoid bending your waist and instead bend your knees.
?Try sleeping in propped up position, resting on several pillows so that your head is elevated.
?Get yourself an anta acid, after consultation to your doctor.
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