While some medications are considered safe to take during pregnancy, the effects of other medications on your unborn baby are unknown. Therefore, it is very important to pay special attention to medications you take while you are pregnant, especially during the first trimester, a crucial time of development for your baby. If you were taking… Continue reading
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Allergies in some foods in mice
Johns Hopkins scientists have discovered a way to turn off the immune system’s allergic reaction to certain food proteins in mice, a discovery that could have implications for the millions of people who suffer severe reactions to foods, such as peanuts and milk. The findings, published online in the journal Nature Medicine, provide hope that… Continue reading
Lips and masks natural products
Banana Facial Masque * 1 ripe ripe Banana * 1 T Honey * 1/2 teaspoon Jojoba oil * 1 T Yogurt * 1 egg white * 1 T Kaolin (white) clay In a small mixing bowl, whisk the egg white, then blend in the Yogurt, Jojoba oil, Honey and then the Kaolin clay until it… Continue reading
The Acupuncture
According to the CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal), acupuncture, the procedure of inserting and manipulating needles into various points on the body to relieve pain or for therapeutic purposes has not proved to be beneficial in the treatment of recovering stroke victims. Dr. Edzard Ernst, Peninsula Medical School, Exeter, England and coauthors reviewed trials that… Continue reading
Some homemade natural creams and products
Rose Cream for Day Use * 6 fl. oz. Almond oil * 2 oz. Beeswax * 1 heaping tsp. anhydrous Lanolin * 1 tsp. Borax dissolved in 4 fl. oz. Rosewater * 2 tsp. Zinc Oxide rubbed into a smooth cream with 4 fl. oz. Almond oil * 10-20 drops oil of Rose Quantity: Makes… Continue reading
Protection against heart disease
Taking pine bark at 200 milligrams daily may be safe, but it makes no difference to your heart attack risk, say researchers in a new study reported in Archives of Internal Medicine, September 27. As background information, the authors explain that although dietary changes, physical activity and some prescription medications have been scientifically demonstrated to… Continue reading
Stem cells finding against the blindness
Scientists funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC) are pioneering a stem cell treatment to replace diseased parts of the retina, which could lead to a future treatment for retinal diseases that affect around 3,000 children in the UK. The researchers from UCL Institute of Child Health and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology successfully implanted cells… Continue reading
What we should know about Cyberbullying like parents
Bullies and mean girls have been around forever, but technology has given them a whole new platform for their actions. As adults, we’re becoming more aware that the “sticks and stones” adage no longer holds true; virtual name-calling can have real-world effects on the well being of kids and teens. It’s not always easy to… Continue reading