Health & Wellness

baby © Mariusz Blach () Performing Pregnancy Tests HormonesDuring early pregnancy, the body produces a pregnancy hormone known as human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG) and it is this hormone that forms the basis of pregnancy tests.The hormone is released into the…

© alancleaver_2000 (Flickr) Lose weight now © alancleaver_2000 (Flickr) Post-pregnancy Weight The majority of new mums find that they are disappointed with their post-pregnancy weight. Often they notice that their post-pregnancy weight is the same as their weight during the…

neugeboren © Yvonne Bogdanski () Feeding frequency Your baby will feed when he or she feels like feeding. It is essential to learn how to identify your baby’s cues for food and to respond to them appropriately. Your newborn baby…

outdoor exercise © Mitarart () Exercises for pregnant women Exercising helps a woman stay fit, boost her energy and train her body for labour and birth.Fitness during pregnancyIf your doctor approves, you may start toning you abdominal muscles with low-intensity…

blood transfusion dropper © alma_sacra () The facts about dialysis Who needs dialysis?Any one with kidney failure, or hugely impaired kidney function, will need some form of dialysis. This is because the kidneys do a vital job in the body…

1 Cold sore Source Author Ben Tillman Date 2008-11-28 Permiss © WikiMedia (Wikimedia) What are cold sores? Cold sore causesOral cold sores (otherwise known as oral herpes) are caused by the herpes simple virus (HSV-1). The infection is contracted by…

lace dress #2 © Lev Dolgatsjov () The causes and symptoms of bacterial vaginosis What are the Symptoms of Bacterial Vaginosis?Bacterial vaginosis is a bacterial infection that occurs in the vagina. Contrary to popular belief it is not a sexually…

lime © Horticulture () Cleaning When preparing food, it is essential to maintain clean hands at all times. Always wash your hands following use the toilet, prior to handling foods, and following handling raw meat.Remove jewellery before handling foods. Wash…

© Jose and Roxanne (Flickr) C-PAP Turndown © Jose and Roxanne (Flickr) Sleep apnea pillows for CPAP users Pillow styleThere are two basic styles of CPAP pillows made to accommodate different mask types and sleep habits. The pillows have contoured…

© effekt! (Flickr) 27/40 sick © effekt! (Flickr) Ingredients The main drug ingredient in Tylenol Arthritis is acetaminophen. In this product, it is in a dosage of 650 mg per tablet. Acetaminophen dosage for adults should be under 1000 mg…

© huwowenthomas (Flickr) pops spoon © huwowenthomas (Flickr) If your child is bedwetting at night, it may be a good idea to get a test done for diabetes. Thousands of children are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes every year, and…

© Otto Yamamoto (Flickr) Sussex County NJ © Otto Yamamoto (Flickr) Blood pressure readings Blood pressure is written in two numbers and measured in millimetres of mercury (mmHg). For example,if the blood pressure is 120/80mmHg, then 120 is the upper…

© bark (Flickr) 40+60 Feet, Euw. © bark (Flickr) Features CausesWhen the muscles down the front of the leg get weaken, foot drop occurs. Whether the condition is temporary or permanent depends on the severity of the condition. Drop foot…

© Albert Lozano-Nieto hemostats and clamps © Albert Lozano-Nieto What is the SI joint? The SI joints are created when the sacrum and right and left iliac bones join together. The sacrum is the name of a triangular-shaped bone found…

© Bram J. Meijer blood © Bram J. Meijer Blood types Blood groupsAccording to the International Society of Blood Transfusion, there are currently 30 different blood groups known in a grouping called ABO and 50 groups in a grouping called…

© WikiMedia (Wikimedia) GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba - A Navy corpsman applies a blood pressure cuff d © WikiMedia (Wikimedia) Introduction Blood pressure readings are taken as two numbers. The systolic blood pressure and the diastolic blood pressure.Systolic pressure versus diastolic…

© google mercury drops © google The severity of the poisoning depending upon the chemical form of mercury, the dose, duration of exposure, route of exposure and the general health of the exposed person. Mercury poisoning damages the central nervous…

© quinn.anya (Flickr) Pimply skin of an apple © quinn.anya (Flickr) Unfortunately, eating a lot of sweets can make acne worse. When your diet consists of a lot of processed carbs it can cause inflammation all throughout the body, including…

© WikiMedia (Wikimedia) line art drawing Author raw Category:Urinary system © WikiMedia (Wikimedia) Introduction For the majority of people, urination only occurs four to eight times in a single day. However, people who have excessive urination tend to go more…

© dinostock blood pressure manometer studio isolated © dinostock What are the symptoms of high-blood pressure? Hypertension is the most common chronic disease that usually has no symptoms or signs. Headaches and dizziness might occur, but most of the time…

© Mr.Thomas (Flickr) 90/365: The headache look (+13 things) © Mr.Thomas (Flickr) Investigate Try to find the cause of your headache so that you know how to treat it. Many headaches are caused by dehydration. Think about how much you've…

A world without cancer Just imagine a world without cancer? This must be the hope of every single person on earth. Cancer destroys lives, causes extreme pain and is a disease that attacks without warning sometimes. Years ago it was…

© Leonid Shcheglov Tonometer © Leonid Shcheglov Step 1:Practice good hygiene. This can be done by washing your hands rigorously on a regular basis. Make sure you wash your hands properly. Wash all of the areas in between the fingers…