Varicose veins are large, raised, swollen blood vessels that twist and turn. They usually develop in the legs and can be seen through the skin. Spider veins are smaller, red, purple and blue vessels that are also twisted and turning. Spider veins are easily visible through the skin as well. They are also most often… Continue reading
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The perfumes and hidden health risks?
That fragrance you wear, perhaps named after a celebrity, may make you feel sexy and irresistible, but chances are the label isn’t telling you everything that’s in it, according to a new report. And that could spell trouble, says Jane Houlihan, co-author of the new report, issued by The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics in partnership… Continue reading
Beautiful from the nature – all natural and homemade facial masks
Aphrodite Apple Mask 1 T Applesauce 1 T Wheat Germ To Make: Purée apple in a blender or add applesauce to a small bowl. Mix in the wheat germ to form a paste. To Use: Apply to washed, scrubbed, and steamed face. Allow mask to set for 10-15 minutes. Tone then moisturize. Avocado Carrot Cream… Continue reading
All for heat illness
Our bodies, which create a tremendous amount of internal heat, are normally cooled through sweating and radiating heat through our skin. Under certain circumstances, such as unusually high temperatures, high humidity, or vigorous exercise in hot weather, this natural cooling system may begin to fail, allowing internal heat to build up to dangerous levels. The result may… Continue reading
Which prenatal tests should I go? – part two
Maternal Blood Screening/Triple Screen/ Quadruple Screen Why Is This Test Performed? Doctors use this to test to screen for Down syndrome and neural tube defects. Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is a protein produced by the fetus, and it appears in varying amounts in the mother’s blood and the amniotic fluid at different times during pregnancy. A certain… Continue reading
Family Planning: U.S. Food Aid
Comprehensive Family Planning Approach Needed, Not Just ‘Contraceptive Dispensary’ In his latest New York Times column, Nicholas Kristof writes about the “unavailability of birth control in many poor countries,” noting some experiences from a recent trip to Africa. “So the pill, 50 years old this month in the United States, has yet to reach parts… Continue reading
All for cesarean section – continued
How You Might Feel You won’t feel any pain during the C-section, although you may feel sensations like pulling and pressure. With a planned C-section, the anesthesiologist will give you the option to be unconscious (or “asleep”) during the delivery using general anesthesia or awake and simply numbed from the waist down using regional anesthesia (an… Continue reading
Problem with menstrual cycle: what can I expect
What is Menstrual Cycle Problem? What means menstruation and menstrual cycle? Menstruation is the endometrial tissue and blood losses that occurred inside a regular periods in normal and healthy condition through the vagina. This endometrial tissue was discharged because there was no ovum fertilization during a short period after ovulation. The menstrual cycle is the… Continue reading