Knowing how to buy whole grain bread is useful for creating a healthy diet. I have been confused by bread labels when I see all the choices in the supermarket. It is important to eat whole grain bread to avoid hemorrhoid irritation and inflammation. When the label on the bread says 100% whole wheat, it [...]
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Fats are an important component in our diet. But it is good to understand the different types of fat so that we can properly incorporate them into our diets. I will provide you some examples of the different types of fats and recommended portions to maintain good health. Keep in mind that 30% of your [...]
During a hemorrhoid treatment, it is good to know what kind of fats are beneficial for you and which ones you should avoid. For example, nuts, seeds, oily fish, olive oil and lean meats are a great source of healthy fat. Butter, margarine, processed foods containing trans fats, hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils and fatty [...]
As promised in my last entry, below are examples of recommended amounts of carbohydrates based on age, height and weight. A report by the National Center for Health Statistics states that the average American man weighs 166-191 pounds, with height ranges from 5’8”-5’9” and woman 140-164 pounds, with heights of 5’3”-5’4”. To determine what foods [...]
Carbohydrates are a big topic nowadays. We often eat them with some feelings of guilt because in general, most of us love how they taste and we overeat them. Carbohydrates in proper portions are a very good thing; they are a source of immediate energy and provide fuel to your brain, muscles and organs. There [...]
Hemorrhoids are in fact useful veins in the anal wall. They assist our bodies with continence and sometimes become irritated, inflamed and painful. Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions about them. Common misconceptions include: 1. Hemorrhoids can be completely removed. 2. The only way to treat hemorrhoids is by applying creams high in cortisone. 3. Painful [...]
An ectopic pregnancy usually happens outside your uterus, in the fallopian tubes. It is not a pregnancy that can be carried to full term and it can even be dangerous for the mother if it is not detected early. Doctors can detect an ectopic pregnancy by doing blood tests and they do them when they [...]
The term miscarriage is used to described the loss of a pregnancy before the 20th week. I recently experienced a miscarriage. It started as spotting and within the day developed into a period-like flow. I was disappointed and scared I would not have as good of chance of conceiving after having a miscarriage. I already [...]
70% of pregnant women suffer from morning sickness, which is simply feeling sick in the morning. Vitamin B6 has been known to help with nausea but you should consult your doctor before taking any supplements, especially while pregnant. Drinking more water than before you were pregnant, avoiding smells that bother you, eating small meals more [...]
Smoking is not good for you and your baby as it has been associated with problems as diverse as: vaginal bleeding, pre-term births, low birth weight, stillborn babies and sudden infant death syndrome. Chemicals found in cigarettes include lead tar, nicotine and carbon dioxide. These chemicals can prevent needed nutrients and oxygen from getting to [...]