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Being a new parent brings new experiences like frequent diapers​ changes and waking up through the night several times for feeding the baby. Physical changes also occur like intense fatigue from breastfeeding the back pain that happens as result of being physically unprepared for carrying a baby for long periods. Back pain is a very common complaint for new mothers and fathers. Knowing the right way to hold your baby and following certain tips can reduce the pain and prevent any future back pain resulting from carrying your baby. – Tips To Relieving Your Pain. 1- Pain Killers. Mild or moderate back pain can be alleviated with over-the-counter pain killers like ibuprofen, if the back doesn’t improve talk to your …

Allergic reaction is the identification of inflammation or irritation to some part of the body, some people can be allergic to the regular washing soap which makes them have an allergic reaction on the skin after getting in contact with soap. Most people that have allergic reaction to soap are those who tend to wash their hands more frequently like health care workers. Even though soap allergy wouldn’t really lead to serious health issues, it can cause Undesired discomfort and irritation that could be prevented by following certain tips. – Symptoms. Allergic reaction to soap is known as contact dermatitis, this skin condition is characterized by red rash that is painful and itchy, sometimes it can be accompanied with blisters, …

Being a mother, especially to a new born infant can be exhausting and tiring no doubt about that. Feeling tired all the time and lacking energy is a common complaint for breastfeeding mothers assuming that breastfeeding is to be blamed for the intense fatigue they are experiencing but is there any truth to that? Well the benefits of breast feeding for the mother and the baby certainly outweighs the disadvantages, breast milk is the best choice for the infant and the mother, the tiredness that can be associated with breastfeeding is a result of the physical act, but while breastfeeding can be stressful and requires commitment and patience, there are some steps that you can apply to your life and …

If you are a fan of salty foods, you are likely to be getting more sodium than your body needs. Sodium is a substance found in table salt and it goes in the preparation of all types of smoked, cured, canned and processed foods. Consuming too much salt can worsen the situation with high blood pressure and since sodium plays an important role in the balance of fluids in the body, too much sodium can also lead to water retention and increased water weight. If you already have a health situation that causes fluid build-ups around your organs, consuming too much sodium can turn the problem into a health crisis. Even though there’s not a quick home remedy or treatment …

There are times when we may need a cup of coffee late at night to have just enough energy to get everything done for the day. However, caffeine in coffee is a stimulant, it helps to provide a burst of energy and alertness which makes it not suitable for night consumption. Caffeine gets in the bloodstream and reaches the brain within 20 minutes of consuming it and it only starts to get eliminated from the body 6 hours later. So it is definitely not something to be taken if you are planning to get some shut eye soon. However, there are still ways you can get yourself to relax and sleep despite drinking coffee. Try the following tips they can …

When you mix the diuretic and detoxing properties of green tea with other ingredients that have more health benefits you can aid yourself in reaching your ideal weight while still fighting inflammation and boosting your health. Green tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world, not only because it is one delicious way to remain hydrated but also for its weight loss benefits as well as the rich content of nutrients and antioxidants that present in green tea. One cup contains a considerable load of anti-inflammatories and antioxidants that when absorbed by your body can decline the damage of free radicals on your body cells. The medium dose of caffeine in green tea can be just enough …

Finding the best beauty product for your skin is not an easy journey, that’s why when you find something that works best for your skin, you just love it and it becomes so tempting to use it everyday. But some products are just not designed to be used on daily basis. So you are not confused anymore, here’s the beauty products that makeup experts recommend to avoid daily use of. 1- Dry Shampoo. Don’t have time to wash your hair? Trying to make your hair continue to look fan for the day? Dry shampoo can be your hair saver. However this miracle invention can damage your locks with too much use. Even if you love the convenience of dry shampoo, …

We are all familiar with waking up on a day with a big event, look in the mirror and find that large ugly red pimple saying hi to you. Yikes. What could be even worse is not having any acne spot cream at hand. Hearing rumors that a dot of toothpaste can clear away those annoying suckers up in just a few seconds, would you give it a try? We all heard this tip before but does it really work or you will just be getting your hopes up? Can Toothpaste Treat Acnes? It turns out that people used to use toothpaste as an acne treatment and they even found it to be effective because many toothpastes contained an ingredient …

If you are tying to trim your calories intake and stay on track with your exercise regime to lose weight and look more attractive but hunger pangs are always standing in the way, it is time to learn some new tricks to manipulate your mind into feeling full and satisfied so you don’t keep on reaching for the nearest snack you shouldn’t be eating. To keep your hunger in check, you don’t only need to pay attention to how many calories you consume but also the type of food you eat and what times you eat your meals. You can easily trick yourself into feeling full by making some strategic twitches to your menu and implementing wiser options to get …

If your disciplined will to stick to your diet fees the moment you get through your front door your house could be the culprit for making you fat. Research found that, the decorations of your house or how you organize your house can have a direct effect on your appetite and your willingness to remain on track with your diet. From rearranging your refrigerator and counter to changing your walls colors, here are some ways your house could be making you fat. 1- Your Dinning Room Is Too Brightly Lit. Bright light can set the mood to indulge more in food. In one report by the Psychological Reports people that at in a brightly lit room consumed 18% more calories …

Hypothyroidism can be a tricky situation to manage when it comes to what you eat. Some foods contain certain nutrients can influence with the function of your thyroid gland and some foods can even inhibit the absorption of your hormone replacements you take as a part of your treatment. While there’s no specific diet for hypothyroidism patients, avoiding certain foods can help you maintain good energy levels and allow your body to function better. Here are the foods you should avoid if you have hypothyroidism. 1- Soy Products. The hormone estrogen could interference with your body’s ability to use the thyroid hormones. Soy products are loaded with plant-based phytoestrogen. Research has shown that too much estrogen can increase someone’s odds …

In result of the arising statistics of hypertension and diabetes patients around the world, it is natural to find n enemy to blame, and so salt was the enemy facing reply serious scrutiny recently. But how bad salt is for us? Like most things in life, moderation is the key. You shouldn’t empty your salt shaker on each meal or toss it away either. So why not to give salt a chance before judging it for all your health issue? Check out these surprising benefits of salt. 1- Our Bodies Need Salt. Sodium and salt re often mentioned together until people believe that salt is sodium. Sodium is a mineral that when combined with chloride forms salt, so salt is …

Sometimes it is OK to take it a bit easy in the gym, if you have other this in your life going on that are stressing you, or if you already reached your goal body weight and strength level. However if you are yet to reach your goal, whether it be losing weight, building strength or training for your first marathon, you will always need to challeng yourself in order to place enough pressure on your body to force it either burn fat more effectively or build muscles to help you lift more weight or run further and faster. Here are a few signs you are not working out hard enough. 1- You Are Not Getting Stronger. You should start …

Irregular periods can be defined as frequent heavy bleeding or very light infrequent bleeding. If you are experiencing any irregularities with your period and you are not approaching menopause or breastfeeding the most common causes for your symptoms can be one of the following. 1- Low Hormone Levels. Athletes and heavy exercisers can have a very low percentage of body fat which in return demibishes hormones levels and make it hard for the uterus to build up a lining. Stress can make the situation worse by reducing the effectiveness of the brain’s hypothalamus which triggers the ovaries to produce hormones that are responsible to regulate the period. Some stressors can be hidden and women can go without being aware of …

Serotonin is an essential brain chemical or neurotransmitter, it function to regulate the sleep and wake cycle. Diets that provide the amino acid tryptophan can help the brain to regulate serotonin levels. Certain habits or lifestyle options can disturb the production of serotonin like frequent travel and irregular sleep schedule. When serotonin levels are not in check, problems like sleep disturbance, insomnia, chronic fatigue syndrome and even depression can be experienced. Serotonin Importance In Sleep Cycle. Even up to now, sleep is not fully understood by science. However, when it comes to serotonin, it is known to play a significant role in sleep cycle. High levels of serotonin is associated with a wakefulness while low levels are associated with sleepiness. …

The regular consumption of carbonated drinks is considered one of the possible causes of cellulite. These drinks are inflammation fueling and they make it difficult for cells to repair themselves. Cellulite happens when the connective tissue in the body gets altered due to fluid and fat accumulation, which led to those small dips in the surface of the skin known as cellulite. Usually the problem is more found in overweight people, even though other factors than body weight can cause it like hormonal imbalances, lymphatic dysfunction or accumulation of toxins. Cellulite is not considered a serious health issue, yet a lot of people would like to eliminate it because they find it unattractive. If you want to eliminate cellulite, make …

A large proportion of females in their reproductive years have polycystic ovarian syndrome or diseases while many of them go undiagnosed because it is easy to miss the symptoms or simply associate them with other conditions. The cysts are different sized fluid-filled sacs that are located within or on the surface of the ovaries. Mainly, they are caused by hormonal fluctuation and almost all women will get at least one in their lifetime. Even though they are generally harmless and not considered serious health issues. Detecting them at the right time can keep away associated annoying symptoms and prevent further growth. So if you suspect you might have ovarian cysts, check out for the following symptoms they could be indicating …

That sounds like good news even though it is not like we need yet another excuse to enjoy our morning habit, but it turned out that that small dose of caffeine you get with your morning coffee could actually be the reason you are to live longer, yes even for decades. In a study conducted by the University of Southern California which measures the data of over 16 years from 185,855 participant of different ethnicities aged between 45 to 75 at the beginning of the study. The findings will have millions of people happy everywhere around the world. The findings of the study were published in the Annals of Internal Medicine and they show that those who drink a cup …

Diabetes is one of the most common diseases in the world, the number of people getting affected by diabetes seem to be on the rise year after year. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that happens when there is an elevated levels of glucose in the bloodstream either by lack of insulin being produced by the pancreas (type1 diabetes) or due to a resistance in the body cells to insulin (type2 diabetes). If you are a diabetic, it is important to maintain your blood sugar levels under control following a healthy diet and taking your meds regularly or the elevated blood sugar levels floating in the blood can have a very damaging effect on your body parts and organs from your …

Red pepper or hot pepper whether crushed and dried or fresh. The component that gives chili pepper its hot bite is called capsaicin, study from the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center  suggests that the component found in chili pepper capsaicin carry several benefits to the body and can even protect from prostate cancer but when eaten in high levels can cause potential irritations. – Oral Problems. One of the first and most obvious irritations of capsaicin, before it reaches to your system it must pass through your mouth which causes several irritations there. It acts as a caustic substance to the mucous membranes and can eventually burn your taste buds. The same effect can occur on any skin that gets in contact …

Continuing the list of things you should throw out of your house to make you house more organized and at the same time create new room for new things here are more things you should consider to get rid off. 6- Old Spices. We seem to buy a bag of spices to make one recipe and keep that rest of the spice mix in the back of our kitchen cabinets for months if not years. Check the expiry date on the containers, most spices expire in 12 months, more for whole spices like cardamom and clove and less for finely ground spices. Toss the spices and wash the glass containers for reuse. 7- Expired Beauty Products. Any unopened beauty products …

There’s no better time than this to give your house a deep clean and in order to make your house really looks fresh and organized, you will need to give up all the tons of toss-worthy items your are holding on for years and make some space for new things. To help you declutter your house and take the right decision on what to throw, we listed some of the most common household items that are only making your house more cluttered and messy. 1- Receipts You Don’t Need. Receipts can be piling up in the drawers for months and they will not be needed eventually, so shred any receipt that has your signature or credit card number and toss …

Salmonella is a very common type of food poisoning and in the United States alone contaminated eggs with salmonella cause over 142,000 cases each year according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Making sure to keep your eggs refrigerated can help reduce the risks of contaminations. – What Are The Danger Zone. Leaving hard boiled eggs unrefrigerated for several hours can cause food poisoning bacteria like salmonella to grow at a rapid pace. Food born pathogens can grow very quickly at room temperature which is between 40 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit which is known as the danger zone. Keeping the food under the temperature of 40 in your refrigerator can slow down the growth of bacteria and in …

When you have hypothyroidism or an underactive thyroid gland, symptoms like fatigue, depression and constipation can be experienced. Fortunately, alongside your meds, there are certain foods that can help you cope with the symptoms of hypothyroidism and even boost the effectiveness of the thyroid gland itself. The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate several processes in the body like mood, metabolism, energy levels, heart rate, body temperature and blood pressure. Hypothyroidism happens when your thyroid gland is not producing enough hormones. Luckily you can improve the function of your thyroid by eating a balanced diet that is rich in all nutrients and protein. 1- Fatty Fish. The omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty fish like wild salmon, sardines and herring …

When it comes to snacking around bedtime, there are a few important things to keep in kind. First eating within one or two hours before going to sleep can cause weight gain and second is the disturbance of your sleep; one study found that late night noshing can make your sleep more restless and sets you up for stress and fatigue the next day. Also late night eating is often association to stress eating, meaning that you are likely to indulge in high fat, high carbs comfort foods. On the other hand, sleeping with an empty growling stomach can make your sleep restless and make you famished and out of energy in the morning so the best solution is to …

No more fad diets, indeed according to a new study in the Journal of Nutrition, the key to weight loss or at least keeping weight gain at bay is the size of your meal and what time you eat it. In the study, researchers analyzed the data of over 50.000 adults over a period of 7 years and found that there were certain behaviors linked to staving off weight gain or even aiding in weight loss. In comparison to people who ate three meals a day, people who ate one or two meals a day showed a decrease in their body mass index per year while those who ate three meals a day actually had their BMI increased as the …

If you believe cocoa butter can be your best weapon to ward off pregnancy-related stretch marks, think again and save your money as it turns out that, stretch marks are majorly controls by genetics according to a research published by the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. In the study, researchers in the genetics company 23andMe looked into the DNA of  33,930 people with 4,967 having sever pregnancy stretch marks.  The findings were that, any mutations around or in specific four genes which are ELN, SRPX, HMCN1 and TMEM18 raised the risk of the participants to develop stretch marks by 40%. Of these contributing genes ELN (aka elastin) was most linked to developing stretch marks especially pregnancy prelates stretch marks.  Elastin is a …

Get ready for cleaning, after you finish reading about this new research you will get your rubber gloves on. Researchers at Duke University discovered a link between being exposed to certain particles in dust and your body’s tendency for increased fat buildups. So yes your dust house and office could actually be making you fat. In the study that was published in the Environmental Science & Technology, getting exposed to particles called endocrine disturbing chemicals (EDCs) found in dust can disturb the production of metabolic hormones and encourage the body cells to store more fat. These EDCs are man-made chemicals that present in everyday household items like food additive, packagings, electronics, makeup, coating on furniture etc. Previous study found that …

Vitamins and minerals are essential for our bodies, each vitamin or mineral is needed in a specific dosage in order to sustain proper bodily functions. However most women nowadays are not getting enough of the good stuff through their diets. Indeed many women are deficient in some vitamins and they don’t even know it. So just to make sure you are getting the basic vitamins in your system, consider taking these essential vitamins for women in supplements. 1- Vitamin A. This antioxidant is very essential for women health, it will delay aging, cut risks of cancer and heart diseases as well as improving vision and bosting immunity, but be aware that high doses of it can be toxic. The recommended …

We can just sometimes wake up in the morning with sore throat regardless to the season. Swallowing is usually the annoying part of sore throat and when saltwater and OTC meds fail to sooth your throat and make swallowing easier, you should try something different. Here are some sworn by home remedies to sooth sore throat and ease the pain while swallowing. 1- Licorice. Sucking on licorice can help sooth a painful throat, it can also help ease cough and reduce those annoying tickles in your airways, whole sucking on licorice sip on warm water to boost the effect. 2- Sage. Steep some dried sage leaves in a cup of boiled water and cover for ten minutes then sip while …

Taking the decision to become vegetarian can be a huge step towards becoming healthier and fitter. There are many reasons people may be motivated to cut out meat from their diet, either for a certain health issue that restricts their meat intake or just to avoid introducing to their bodies the treatments the animals take. Eating only a vegetarian diet will provide your body with all its needed nutrients and fortunately a vegetarian diet is not as boring as people may assume, indeed there are plenty of vegetarian meals that are so satisfying and tasty and above all guilt-free. Here are some basic tips to be a healthy vegetarian. 1- Eat Vegetables not Junk. The word vegetarian starts with VEGE …

Cod liver oil capsules are dietary supplements that can be taken for several reasons, the greatest health benefit for cod liver oil supplements lays in the omega-3 fatty acids contained in the supplements which helps your body in a number of ways. Regular consumption of omega-3 fatty acids can help reduce your risk of heart diseases or even allow you to get over depression. Cod liver oil is different to the regular fish oil supplements, it has a more pungent taste and contains more vitamin A and D.  Due to the strong fish taste, cod liver oil would often be found in capsules form to make it easier to consume. Here’s how to take cod liver oil supplements. Step One. …

You are eating a healthy diet, keeping an regular exercise routine, getting enough sleep, making sure to stay hydrated and slathering on sunscreen before catching any rays. All are great health choices but despite your efforts you could still be ignoring one important issue that could be setting you up for high blood pressure and diabetes by two times. Vitamin D is not found in many foods and almost one billion people worldwide have vitamin D deficiency. If you are not getting enough sun or suspect you may be deficient in vitamin D, here are the top signs for vitamin D deficiency. 1- Excessive Sweating. It is often the first sign to suspect vitamin D deficiency in newborns, the same …

A first-of-its-kind investigation drove by brain science specialists at Michigan State University and the University of Michigan demonstrates that such third-individual self-talk may constitute a generally easy type of restraint. The discoveries are distributed online in Scientific Reports, a Nature journal. Essentially, we think alluding to yourself in the third individual leads individuals to consider themselves more like how they consider others, and you can see confirm for this in the mind,” said Jason Moser, MSU relate educator of brain research. “That enables individuals to pick up a minor piece of mental separation from their encounters, which can regularly be valuable for controlling emotions. In one trial, at Moser’s Clinical Psychophysiology Lab, members saw impartial and irritating pictures and responded …

Similarly as guardians are not the base of every one of their kids’ issues, a solitary quality change can’t be rebuked for complex cerebrum issue like autism, as indicated by a Keck School of Medicine of USC neuroscientist. To enable scientists to see the comprehensive view, Marcelo P. Coba made the primary guide that features the cerebrum’s system of protein affiliations. It’s an initial step to creating treatment tranquilizes that work more like rifles than shotguns. “The drugs we have now are not working for these brain issue,” said Coba, senior creator of another investigation and a right hand educator of psychiatry at the Zilkha Neurogenic Institute at the Keck School of Medicine. “Scientists have not built up another medication …

Brain incitement could be utilized to treat intellectual shortfalls oftentimes connected with schizophrenia, as indicated by another examination from King’s College London. There is at present an absence of powerful medicines and a critical requirement for new intercessions to address these issues in here and now memory and basic leadership, which are frequently extremely debilitated in individuals with schizophrenia. This can make it troublesome for them to adequately design, manage fundamental concentration and consideration, and recollect data, which significantly affects every day life these purported psychological shortfalls are not tended to by current antipsychotic meds, which just treat all the more broadly perceived side effects, for example, hallucinations and hallucinations. Scientists are along these lines progressively looking towards novel intercessions …

Individuals who encounter unusual childhoods because of issues, for example, separation, wrongdoing or successive moves confront a higher danger of getting to be noticeably corpulent as grown-ups, as indicated by another investigation by a Florida State University researcher. Professor of Psychology Jon Maner found that individuals who had a capricious youth had a tendency to indulge, while the individuals who encountered a steady adolescence did not. The examination was distributed in the diary Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. This new research utilizes an imperative, settled viewpoint from behavioral science called “Life History Theory,” which has been utilized to foresee an extensive variety of practices, for example, a man’s capacity to parent and settle on budgetary choices. It denotes …

SLUCare obstetricians are driving a clinical trial at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital that examines a conceivable way to deal with treat postpartum depression hemorrhage, the main source of perinatal maternal demise around the world. The look into is being directed at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, the first of eight clinical destinations to test the InPress Postpartum Hemorrhage Intrauterine device. The potential advantages of the InPress gadget are various,” said Gilad Gross, M.D., executive of the maternal-fetal pharmaceutical division at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and key specialist of the examination. “It mirrors the body’s physiologic reaction to end hemorrhaging after labor mending without the requirement for meds, hysterectomy or other surgical procedures.” If effective, this treatment approach …

Non-alcoholic fatty liver infection (NAFLD) is a standout amongst the most incessant liver maladies worldwide and an expected 20 million individuals in Germany are influenced. The fundamental causes include heftiness and diminished physical movement prompting going with metabolic and cardiovascular illnesses. At present no affirmed pharmacotherapy is accessible. Consequently, the point of the joint research activity that has been created in collaboration of the Mainz University Medical Center, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU), and Goethe University Frankfurt is to utilize a novel and relevant way of life mediation that is possible and applies an enduring advantage. Another principle center is the improvements of novel blood-based biomarkers that can dependably analyze the sickness arrange and anticipate the reaction to treatment. The …

New bits of knowledge into how zebrafish repair their nerve associations could hold pieces of information to new treatments for individuals with spinal cord injuries. Researchers have pinpointed key particles that provoke harmed nerve filaments in the fish to recover themselves. The discoveries could make ready for medications that assistance reestablish imperative associations between the brain and muscles of the body that are lost after spinal string injury. For individuals and different warm blooded creatures, harm to the spinal cord is changeless and brings about irreversible paralysis. Zebrafish have the surprising capacity to recapture full development inside a month of damage to their spinal cord. Studies have demonstrated that they can reestablish harmed associations and nerve cells in the spinal …