Among all the things a pregnant women suffers from, hemorrhoids has to be one of the worst. It is embarrassing to talk about this but I know how important it is to really focus on how to heal hemorrhoids during pregnancy. I am suffering from both extremes, constipation and too many bowel movements. I just [...]

I was 24 weeks pregnant when I went to a foreign country on vacation. I took every precaution to prevent a hemorrhoid flare-up. My strategy was to beat the usual decrease in fiber that happens when you travel. I bought fruits and nuts for travel and made sure I ate my ordinary amount of fruits [...]

I am 25 weeks pregnant and as the baby weight becomes greater, my hemorrhoid flare-ups increase.  It is very common for pregnant women to suffer from hemorrhoids in this trimester. And it is a shame because it is the last thing you need. I am managing my hemorrhoid inflammation like a hawk.  I keep clothes [...]

I am a busy mom and, of course, as I had mentioned before I have struggled with hemorrhoids.  As you already know I am pregnant, just beginning my second trimester.  This weekend was a nightmare because I got a hemorrhoid flare-up when I least expected. I had just recovered from a stomach virus and between [...]

I am pregnant for my third time and had a very bad episode of skin itching all over the body.  I left my daughter and husband watching “Hop” and went to the Emergency Room hoping they wouldn’t think I was off my rocker.  I have had this problem before when I wear spandex or what [...]

Okra is a good source of minerals and vitamins.  It’s available all year round, but its peak season is summer.  Okra is rich in fiber, vitamin A, B6 and C, folic acid, rivoflavin, calcium, zinc and thiamin. One cup (100 grams) of okra provides 31 calories, 2 grams of protein and 3.2 grams of fiber.  [...]

Corn is a complex carbohydrate, a good source of essential fatty acids and fiber.  One Cup (100 grams) of corn provides 86 calories, 2.0 grams of fiber and 3.7 grams of protein.  It is also rich in folate, which is good for pregnant women as it helps to generate new cells and is known to [...]

Recent studies have shown that children of mothers who have high levels of blood glucose, type-two diabetes or gestational diabetes during their pregnancy are prone to having low insulin sensitivity and are more vulnerable to become diabetics. Children between 5-10 years old have been studied. The researchers evaluated their sensitivity to insulin and the pregnancy [...]

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 [...]