Blemishes, Mood Swings and Bloating? Yes, it’s a fact that the cocktail of pregnancy hormones churning in your body are all responsible! There are 10 main hormones that cause the changes that take place in your body. They are FSH, LH, hCG, Estrogen, Progesterone, Relaxin, Placenta Growth Factor, HPL, Oxytocin, and Prolactin. FSH or Follicle…
Read MorePsychological Trauma after an accident
A traffic accident, whether it be big or small can be a traumatic experience. People who have a traffic accident are often sympathized with for a while and then asked to deal with it or get over it. Some do, but for many, it is always a tender subject. Common symptoms of PTSD are:- Shock…
Read MoreTips for Successful Breast Feeding
Giving birth to a new life can be overwhelming – you’re new to this role and are only getting to know motherhood, while still recovering from the wounds of delivery. The first week can be confusing if you have never breastfed before. Read our advice to get off to the best breastfeeding start: When does…
Read MoreThe Importance of Self Breast Examination
If cancer is detected in the early stages, survival chances are high. Especially so with breast cancer! Breast self-exam or checking your breasts regularly can be an important way to detect breast cancer early, and increase the chances of it being treated successfully. Stages of breast cancer Stage 0 – Ducal carcinoma – Beginning cancer cells-…
Read MoreCan Diabetes be cured permanently?
Much has been spoken about diabetes and a lot of research has gone into it. But, after decades of studying the disease, have we found a cure? Let’s take a look. There are 2 types of diabetes. The first type, called Type 1 diabetes, is an auto-immune disease caused by cellular problems in the pancreas….
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