The Benefits of Pregnancy Yoga

Today it is well known that the human body undergoes a substantial change during pregnancy. The psychological state likewise changes and the person may experience various temperamental transitions that can mold not merely the mother but in addition the baby. Owing to the raising popularity of yoga, expectant women may have heard of the advantages pregnancy yoga can have on the physical and psychic. More important is that in addition to the physical care, pregnancy yoga is a means to interact with different women in the same situation who are able to understand better than anyone else what they are working through. This sort of link makes it better and more comfortable to accept and be available to feelings on a more advanced level.

If the correct setting is created it is simpler to adapt and observe the measures in a pleasant and relaxing fashion since after these conditions have been formed expectant ladies can focus on special exercises. Just how the physical structure reacts to the new alteration reverberates on the whole cognitive state. This is why pregnancy yoga sets out with physical exercises that are about improving intensity and flexibility of muscles and tissues, promoting the circulation of oxygen and blood, respiring more deliberately, and centering attention inward through imagery. The’re particular positions for exact problems pregnant women experience, like lower spinal agony, sciatica, or improper force on the spine due to bad posture.
Frequent involvement in a pregnancy yoga class during pregnancy could reduce labor-associated anxiousness. The most fundamental matter is locating a session that can accommodate to every person’s needs through the employment itself and the instructor. The tutor is a fundamental factor in a pregnancy yoga class and it ought to be an individual women feel relaxed with sharing any problems they may go through.
Learning to use instruments of meditation and mental imagery serves to open up on a physical, spiritual and emotional level. This’ll serve ladies in the late part of labor, when they are very close to the point of birth and their body starts to respond to that. Working out distinct muscles like those on the pelvic floor is likewise a part of pregnancy yoga classes. Working these muscle groups will better prepare pregnant women to face the labor process, ensuring it is easier and less trying.
Through pregnancy yoga, any of the future mothers will be able to distinguish when they are entertaining overmuch stress in their body because tension could lead to respiration issues and nervousness. There are poses combined with breathing in a relaxing manner that can help overcome these problems or even avoid them entirely. Women that are looking for a normal birth are able to discover more on the posture of the body throughout muscular contractions and are able to adapt more simply with this when it happens. Many yoga poses can translate marvelously into comfortable laboring postures.

Just be happy, and you will healthy

Happiness that we felt was not only the aura radiates from the face, but also a healthy body. Study of 9981 in Australians shows, people that healthy and happy with his life less frequently exposed to the disease. A study published in The American Journal of Health Promotion is to compare levels of happiness and satisfaction of the respondents provided in 2001 with their health status in 2004. To measure levels of happiness, the respondents are given a question, like "In the last week did you feel happy?" or "When all things considered, how satisfied you are with your life?"
Three years later, the health level of the respondents was measured in three ways. First, they were asked how their health condition, then they asked whether experience health problems. Finally, they asked whether the 17 types of disease have mentioned, such as back pain or eye problems.

As many as 63 percent of respondents said they always felt happy. Meanwhile, 90 percent admitted satisfied with his life. The people from that group was more healthy. In other words, if you're currently satisfied and happy with life, then in the next three years you will most likely healthy. A different study conducted in the United States against the nuns also showed no different results. The nun who claimed to be happy and have hope and love of his life was more longevity. The experts say, happiness, as well as economic status, should be included as an indicator of health.
So, don't be sad... just relax and be happy. :)

Medication heart attack

Heart attack is life-threatening event. Need to know the basic things so that you can help to sudden causes. Information should be there so that it can allow us to make the right decisions for the treatment of sudden, when it appears. If we have is preliminary information on how to be a valuable contribution to our loved ones and us.

The heart attack occurs when the supply of blood and oxygen to the blocked heart muscle, particularly clots in coronary arteries. Due to the blockage of blood and oxygen leads to an irregular heartbeat, which causes significant reduction in pumping of the heart and can lead to sudden death. This is at an early stage and should be treated within a few hours; the heart muscles are affected and are replaced by scar tissue. We need to know the caution signs of the disease and to obtain emergency assistance in time of need. Some people die because they have to get immediate assistance due to permanent heart damage.

If the main support is given early permanent heart damage, which is blocked artery can be restored in time to avoid it. Nevertheless, many of them get the care within hours of starting symptoms and die. But prompt treatment can prevent or treat his sudden death.

It is a disease that is caused by men and women. If a person already suffering from ischemic heart disease and underwent bypass surgery is the risk of having the disease. Men who are over 45 and women who are more than 55 are exposed to it. If a hereditary it background, which is one of his family members with this disease.
So it is very important that these factors should be checked before they appear. So should have control over smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, overweight and obesity, physical inactivity, and diabetes can also visit our health care providers to ask to reduce the risk of having a heart attack.

This includes warning signs of a heart attack vary from person to person, some symptoms such as chest discomfort, discomfort in other areas if the upper body, shortness of breath, cold sweats, nausea and vomiting, feeling dizzy or light headed.

How a heart attack is a medical emergency and should be avoided if we know the warning symptoms and can be regarded as the fastest. This should not be delayed because it can lead to sudden death in person. The earlier treatment is given to the possibility of recovery are greater? It is necessary, and we need that should be a regular physical examination after the first treatment, it does so for others.

So this attack is a chronic disease that attacks had not be fully treated, but can be prevented by regular medication, but you are depressed think about it, and feel in a difficult to get adjusted to this life. So at this point you have to crush his beloved, which will lead to a cure, is no longer possible.

Cancer symptoms

General cancer symptoms that arise depending on the type or the affected organs are: 

1. The pain may occur due to the expanding tumor pressing nerve and surrounding blood vessels,  immune  and inflammatory reactions against growing cancers, and pain is also caused by fear or anxiety.

2. Bleeding or discharge is not normal, such as saliva, coughing or vomiting blood, persistent nosebleeds,  nipple fluid that contains blood, fluid hole coitus bleeding (between menstrual / menopause) blood in the stool, blood in the urine.

3. Changes in bowel habit

4. Losing weight rapidly due to lack of fat and protein (kaheksia)

5. A lump in the breast

6. Indigestion, such as difficulty swallowing constant.

7. Deaf, or the voice - the voice in the ear settled.

8. The wound is not healed - healed

9. Change the skin mole or striking

Eat Heathily During Breastfeeding

It’s important to eat healthily when you need the energy to look after your baby and while breastfeeding, your baby receives the benefits, too.
Keep up your intake

Breastfeeding gives your baby all the food and drink she needs until you introduce her to solids and by eating healthily yourself you can make sure she gets all the nutrients she needs. Breastfeeding can make you hungrier and thirstier than usual as your body needs extra energy to produce milk. On average you’ll need about an extra 300-400 calories a day while breastfeeding. While you’re feeding, keep a glass of water, milk or diluted fruit juice nearby as you’re likely to feel thirsty. Keep cups of coffee, tea and cola to a minimum as their caffeine content can be passed on during breastfeeding. You’ll also be more prone to constipation during breastfeeding, so drink plenty of fluids to help prevent this.

Eating Safely

It is now safe for you to eat foods such as soft cheeses, pates and liver which were banned while you were pregnant. But you should still avoid any foods which carry a higher risk of toxoplasmosis, such as raw or undercooked meat and unwashed fruit and vegetables, although these pose no risk to your breastfeeding baby. Good hygiene in the kitchen is essential to keep you, and therefore your baby, healthy - your milk flow can be affected if you are struck down with food poisoning. Always wash your hands before and after preparing foods and store raw and cooked meats separately.

Some foods you eat can upset your baby. Common culprits include:
* Caffeine Found in cola, tea and coffee, too much can make your baby irritable. Try decaffeinated alternatives or restrict your intake to three cups a day.

* Alcohol One or two units a day (not more than 14 units a week) won’t affect your baby, but any more than this may make her irritable. One unit is a small glass wine, a pub measure of spirits or half a pint of beer.

* Chocolate, garlic and ginger These may irritate your baby and may contribute to colic.

* Cauliflower, Brussel sprouts and Cabbage These may also irritate your baby and may cause colic.

* Peanuts Allergies to peanuts are increasing in children and, in rare cases, can be life-threatening. You can lower your baby’s risk of developing a peanut allergy by avoiding peanuts while pregnant and breastfeeding and not giving her peanuts or peanut products until she is three.

Good foods for breastfeeding

For a healthy diet you need to eat a good variety of foods.

* Starchy foods These include bread, cereals, potatoes, rice, pasta, noodles, and grains such as oats and barley. They’re good for breastfeeding as they give you energy and contain fibre to help prevent constipation. You should try to have starchy foods at every meal and aim to have at least four servings a day. One serving would include one or two slices of toast, a portion of spaghetti or a bowl of cereal.

A good breakfast while you’re breastfeeding is a bowl of iron-enriched cereal and a glass of fresh orange juice (to encourage iron absorption) as your iron levels may be a little low after pregnancy.

* Milk and dairy foods These include milk, cheese, yoghurt and fromage frais. Dairy foods are important because if you don’t eat enough it’s difficult to meet your body’s need for calcium. The Department of Health recommends that if you are breastfeeding you have an extra 550mg of calcium a day, equivalent to about 568ml (one pint) of full cream, semi-skimmed or skimmed milk. You should try to have at least five servings a day. Milk on cereal, a small pot of yoghurt or a small piece of cheese each count as one serving.

* Fruit and vegetables These contain essential vitamins and minerals to keep you healthy and fibre to prevent constipation. Try to eat at least five servings each day (fresh, frozen and canned varieties), including one which is a good source of vitamin C, such as citrus fruit or a dark green leafy vegetable. Steaming or stir-frying vegetables helps to retain their vitamin content. A single serving could be a piece of fruit, a portion of vegetables or a glass of unsweetened fruit juice.
* Protein-rich foods This group includes meat, fish, eggs, beans (including baked beans), lentils, nuts and seeds. Vegetarians can boost levels of vitamin B12 by eating yeast extract. Aim to eat two servings a day. A serving would be a handful or nuts or seeds or a portion of meat or fish.

‘I had to keep up my energy’

Tina Gough, mum to Ella, 3 and Tom, 6 months.

‘When I was first breastfeeding Tom I got very thirsty, so I always had a glass of apple juice or mineral water handy. I don’t drink much tea or coffee, but if I do have a coffee I make it quite milky. I’m vegetarian so I already have a high intake of dairy products and don’t feel I need more. Now Tom’s older, I have a glass of wine most evenings and it doesn’t bother him.’

Surprising pregnancy symptoms

We prepare you for some of the stranger things that could happen to your body over the next nine months… You may not experience any, but it pays to be prepared!

Morning sickness and a craving for ice cream you were expecting – but leaky breasts and dribbling? Here are some of pregnancy’s more surprising symptoms, what they mean – and what you can do about them.

1. You’ve got a weird taste in your mouth

Does your mouth taste like you’ve been sucking on pennies? Then you’re experiencing what’s known as dysgeusia. It’s sometimes one of the first signs of being pregnant and is due to hormonal changes and can also be linked to a change in your sense of smell (which can become heightened). Luckily, it usually improves or disappears in the second trimester.

Try eating or drinking sour things like citrus juices or pickled foods to break through the metallic taste.

2. You have a brown line running down your middle

From the second trimester onwards (week 13), you may discover that a thin dark line known as the linea negra has appeared down your bump.

It’s caused by higher levels of the hormone melatonin, which is in turn due to higher levels of the female hormone estrogen.

According to midwife and P&b expert Denise Tiran, ‘This line follows the seam that developed down your body when you were in the womb yourself.’

You’ll probably find the line fades or disappears soon after birth, but if it remains, think of it as a mark of motherhood.


3. Your feet have grown

Sometimes, it’s not just your waistline that gets bigger, your feet can grow too – thanks to fluid retention in your ankles and feet.

‘This is usually nothing to worry about, so long as the swelling is not accompanied by high blood pressure – in which case it needs checking by your midwife, in case you have developed pre-eclampsia’, says Denise.

* Avoid standing for long periods, make sure you put your feet up at the end of the day and stick to wearing comfortable flats.


4. Your breasts leak

Finding a wet patch on your bra might be expected if you’re breastfeeding, but if you’re still only seven months pregnant, it can be a bit of a shock to discover that your boobs are leaking. Rest assured though, it’s more common that you might think and is due to your breast preparing for birth.

‘They are making colostrum (the yellowish, antibody-rich pre-milk you produce until a few days after birth), to clear all the milk ducts ready for breastfeeding,' explains Denise.

* Buy a box of breastpads and keep some handy in your bag for any awkward moments.


5. You’re having strange dreams

Just dreamt you gave birth to a fish or were being chased down the street by a giant baby? Weird dreams are more common in pregnancy, thanks to pregnancy hormones – plus, even if you don’t realise it, you are more anxious than usual and there are a lot of things for your brain to process.

'Your sleep is also interrupted and you wake up more during the night so you remember your dreams more,' adds Denise.


6. Your mouth is full of saliva

Don’t be too freaked out if you wake up and find a pool of dribble on your pillow. One unusual symptom of pregnancy is excess saliva production – known as pytalism.

It’s more common in the early months of pregnancy, especially if you’re experiencing nausea and vomiting, and you may find you produce so much you need to keep spitting it out (lovely!).

But don’t worry – it’s temporary and usually settles down as your pregnancy progresses to the second trimester.

* Try drinking water with lemon in it and sucking on sweets to help you swallow.

7. You can’t remember anything

Keep losing your car keys and can’t recall your best friend’s name? You may be experiencing gestational memory impairment – memory problems specific to pregnancy. Some experts say it doesn’t exist, but others disagree and believe up to 80 per cent of pregnant women are affected.
The biological cause isn’t proven, but one theory is that pregnancy hormones affect the area of the brain that governs memory, spatial learning and awareness and navigation – thus prompting your forgetfulness. The effects disappear after birth when hormone levels revert to normal.

* Make lists, write down appointments down in your diary and put things you need on an everyday basis in one easy-to-remember place, so you’re not constantly hunting some lost object

8. Your eyesight changes

If experience fluid retention in pregnancy, the shape of your eyeball might alter with the result that – if you wear contacts – your lenses might feel painful or even stop fitting properly.

‘This is usually temporary,’ says Denise. ‘You may need to limit the time you wear lenses or go back to wearing glasses for a while.’

* See your optician for advice – he or she may suggest switching to disposable lenses so you can change the prescription throughout your pregnancy without breaking the bank.

9. You have more discharge than usual

One bonus of pregnancy is not having periods for nine months, but you may notice more vaginal discharge than usual, particularly in the second trimester. One theory is that it’s your body’s way of protecting your vagina from infection – the discharge is acidic and acts as a barrier to infection.

Don’t worry unless it’s itchy, painful or has a slightly fishy smell – in which case, check with your midwife or GP as it’s possible you have an infection such as thrush (a yeast infection) or bacterial vaginosis (an overgrowth of naturally occurring bacteria).
* Wear a pantyliner, but make sure you also stick to cotton underwear and avoid scented bath products and tight trousers to minimise your risk of developing thrush.


10. You’re a bit partial to charcoal

OK, so we joke. But while in very rare instances pregnant women have been known to have bizarre cravings, called pica, for non-food substances like coal, charcoal or the smell of petrol or rubber (which should not be indulged!), you may find you lust after certain foods.

Often this your body craving the things it’s lacking - so if you’re craving oranges you could have a vitamin C deficiency or if only red meat will do, you may be short of iron.

Unfortunately, cravings are no excuse for pigging out. ‘Some food cravings are genuine, but you shouldn’t give in to constant cravings for ice cream, cakes or chocolate as they have little nutritional benefit to you or your baby,’ says Denise.
* Go with cravings for healthy foods but don’t give in to high-fat and sugary food cravings – they’re empty calories with minimal vitamins and minerals.

The truth about morning sickness

It affects nearly three quarters of us – and not just before midday! But what really causes morning sickness, and what can you do to help?

After trying for a baby for 14 months, Naomi Hurley, 31, from Lincoln, was thrilled to be pregnant. But her enthusiasm waned when, at five weeks, she began to suffer from morning sickness. ‘Although whoever came up with that name should be shot – it’s 24/7,’ she complains.
Naomi, now 12 weeks pregnant, is one of the 45% of mums-to-be who experience both nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. Another 25% suffer from nausea alone.

‘I’m physically sick three or four times a day, and constantly nauseous,’ says Naomi. ‘I had to tell my work colleagues that I was pregnant at seven weeks, because I kept rushing to the loo.

I asked my midwife about it, but she just told me it was normal and would ease around the end of the first trimester. I’m praying it stops soon, so I can start to enjoy my pregnancy.’

What causes morning sickness?
Morning sickness is a misleading term, as nausea and vomiting can occur at any time of the day. Of all the mums-to-be who suffer, eighty-five per cent have two episodes a day, and 55 per cent have three or more. But frustratingly, no-one knows exactly what causes it.
‘The most likely theory is that it’s related to the pregnancy hormone beta-HCG,’ explains Anne Deans, obstetrician and M&B expert. ‘Sickness tends to be worst in the early weeks of pregnancy, when this hormone is increasing most rapidly.’
It’s unclear why beta-HCG causes sickness, although some scientists believe it may lower your blood sugar, making you feel nauseous. ‘Often, when I test a pregnant woman’s blood sugar, I’m surprised by how low it is,’ confirms Anne. ‘Certainly, many women find that eating little and often – which keeps blood sugar stable – helps stave off nausea.’
Other theories, however, are less reliable. Some studies have suggested that sickness is nature’s way of stopping women eating anything potentially harmful in the first trimester – a crucial time for fetal development.

Others report that eating less in the early weeks makes the placenta work more efficiently. But Anne Deans is sceptical. ‘A lot of the research is spurious,’ she says. ‘The truth is, no-one really knows what causes it.’

So will I get it?

Scientists have looked at whether factors like age, marital status, ethnic origin and pre-pregnancy weight make you more likely to suffer from morning sickness. But no definite link has been found in any of these cases.
‘Some studies have suggested that young mums-to-be and older women are more affected, but it’s more likely that these women just find it harder to cope with,’ says Anne. ‘If you’re very young and don’t have a good support network, or are an older career woman working long hours, sickness can come as a shock.’
What is known, however, is that women expecting twins or triplets suffer more. ‘They have higher levels of hormones in their bodies, and often feel sicker than other mums,’ agrees Anne.
So, if you’re expecting twins, you could be in for a rough ride. But what if there’s just one in there? Can you predict whether you’ll be affected? Although there’s no definite way of telling, Anne has noticed certain indicators.
‘Women who feel sick on the Pill are often sick in pregnancy, which backs the theory that morning sickness is caused by sensitivity to hormones,’ she says. ‘I also have a theory that if you get travel sick, you’ll suffer with morning sickness.’ So, if you’re a ‘sicky person’ generally, it might be worth preparing for a miserable few weeks.

When will it end?
The end of the first trimester is often hailed as the magical moment when all pregnancy ailments disappear. And yes, that includes sickness. ‘It often gets better between 12 and 14 weeks, when beta-HCG levels out,’ agrees Anne.
Weeks seven to 10 are usually the toughest – although about 10 per cent find their symptoms get worse after week 10. ‘Occasionally, women suffer throughout pregnancy,’ Anne adds.

‘Get checked out by your midwife or GP, but there’s rarely anything to worry about – you’re probably just particularly sensitive to pregnancy hormones.’
Some women’s sickness returns during labour, but that’s a different phenomenon altogether, says Anne. ‘This isn’t morning sickness – it’s because your body is so busy concentrating on giving birth that it forgets to process the contents of your stomach, so anything you eat may come straight back up.’

Will my baby be okay?
If you’re throwing up constantly or too nauseous to eat, it’s hard not to worry about your unborn baby. But morning sickness doesn’t mean anything is wrong with your baby, or cause him any harm.

‘You would have to be very severely malnourished before it would affect your baby,’ says Anne. ‘The fetus takes all the nutrition it needs from the mother.’
In fact, morning sickness could be a positive sign, with some studies linking it to a reduced risk of miscarriage. ‘Anecdotally, many midwives would agree – sickness indicates that high levels of pregnancy hormones are present, which suggests that the embryo has implanted well,’ Anne says.
That doesn’t mean, however, that it’s a bad sign if your sickness disappears. ‘In rare cases, women report that their sickness stops suddenly just before a miscarriage, but it’s not a reliable sign,’ says Anne.

Fading sickness is more likely to be a sign of your body adjusting to pregnancy hormones – but talk to your midwife if your symptoms change suddenly.

Neither does it mean that, if you’re among the 25 per cent who don’t experience sickness, you’re going to lose your baby. ‘Sickness isn’t a scientific way of predicting a good or bad outcome,’ says Anne. ‘It’s simply your response to pregnancy hormones – and some people are just lucky!’

13 ways to beat sickness

1. Eat little and often – blood sugar dips can make you feel nauseous. For energy, try bland, high-carb food like toast or crackers. Avoid rich, spicy and fatty foods.

2. Wear acupressure bands – they’re designed for travel sickness, but work for morning sickness, too, and are available from most pharmacies.

3. Try some lemon aid – replace your morning cuppa with hot water and lemon, and keep a fresh lemon wedge in a plastic bag to sniff when you feel nauseous.

4. Keep a diary of your symptoms. It’ll help you spot any patterns to your sickness, so you can be prepared for attacks of queasiness and plan your meals for nausea-free intervals.

5. Get some rest – lying down, if possible. Like travel sickness, pregnancy sickness is often triggered by motion, so stop rushing around and avoid travelling whenever you can.

6. Drink ginger ale, grate fresh ginger into a glass of hot water, or nibble ginger biscuits – this common spice is a popular remedy for morning sickness.

7. A heightened sense of smell is common in early pregnancy and is linked to nausea. Hot foods tend to smell more, so eat cold meals and avoid cooking for the rest of the family.

8. Set your alarm half an hour early so you can get up gradually. Keep a packet of crackers and a glass of water on your bedside table and have something to eat and drink before you get up, to settle your stomach.

9. Peppermint is renowned for its digestive powers, so drink peppermint tea or suck minty sweets. Just brushing your teeth may help quell a bout of nausea.

10.  Try vitamin B6 – used to treat morning sickness since the 1940s. Ask your doctor before taking a supplement, or get it from bananas, avocados, brown rice, fish, lean meat and nuts (if you can keep them down…).

11. Acupuncture can be very effective – to find a therapist, contact the British Acupuncture Council (020 8735 0400, acupuncture.org.uk).

12. Don’t drink with meals. You’re less likely to vomit if you avoid fluids for half an hour before and after eating.

13. Finally, don’t go anywhere without a supply of sick bags. Vomiting into your handbag will just add insult to injury.

About hyperemesis gravidarum

Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), or extreme pregnancy sickness, is characterised by recurrent vomiting, dry lips and mouth, dark, concentrated urine, and even weight loss. Around one per cent of pregnant women suffer from HG, and one in 150 need hospital treatment.
Carly Poyser, 26, from Sheering, Herts, suffered from HG in both of her pregnancies. ‘Both times, it started almost as soon as I tested positive,’ says Carly, mum to Alfie, 21 months, and Oscar, 10 months. ‘With Alfie, I threw up small amounts throughout the day, whereas with Oscar, I couldn’t keep any food down at all.
‘My midwife told me all the usual self-help tips, but nothing worked – I’d throw up as soon as I lifted my head off the pillow in the morning,’ Carly continues. ‘My husband put on more weight than I did at first, because he’d end up eating my dinner. It lasted until 24 weeks with Alfie and 20 weeks with Oscar. I managed to keep down enough fluids to avoid hospital treatment, but I felt so drained.’
Although your baby is unlikely to be affected by HG, you may become severely dehydrated, so it’s essential to talk to your midwife or GP. ‘We usually admit women to hospital and give them fluids by drip for 24-48 hours,’ Anne Deans explains. ‘Often, once a woman is rehydrated, she turns a corner and feels much better. We can also prescribe tablets, although they’re not always effective.’
M&B help for you
Pregnancy Sickness Support 02476 382020, pregnancysicknesssupport.org.uk

30%The number of women who have to take time off work with morning sickness

How your breasts change during pregnancy

When your breasts start to grow it’s often the first sign of pregnancy, they grow bigger along with your bump and are the best way to feed your baby. Don’t your breasts deserve some attention

Your breasts go through enormous changes during pregnancy and early motherhood, so it’s important to know how to look after them. Whatever their size or shape, they’ll need some extra attention, particularly if you are planning to breastfeed. 
Tender time

Sensitive breasts are often one of the first signs of pregnancy, and you may notice this even before you miss your first period. As soon as you conceive, your body is preparing to nourish your baby after birth, and by the sixth to eighth week of pregnancy, your breasts will feel firm and fuller.
If your skin is pale, you may notice the veins are closer to the surface. Tingling or even stabbing pains are also common, and the glands around your areolas (nipple area) may become raised.
‘Breast discomfort is a normal part of pregnancy,’ says M&B health visitor Jackie Walsh.
‘Your hormones stimulate the development of tiny milk glands, and from early pregnancy these will be making a form of milk called colostrum.’ This white substance may appear on the nipple occasionally but is nothing to worry about.
While you are pregnant, you will need to wear a good supporting bra –it’s well worth getting one fitted properly. Don’t wear an underwired one though, as these can interfere with milk production.
If you are planning to breastfeed, you’ll also need to be fitted for a feeding bra a month or so before the birth. Choose one that’s simple to undo, has wide shoulder straps and several sets of hooks and eyes to adapt to your changing shape.
Keep your breasts clean by washing them as normal, but avoid heavily perfumed soaps and lotions as your breasts may be more sensitive at the moment.
Sudden changes
‘During the days and weeks after your baby is born, your breasts will go through tremendous changes as they adapt to the needs of your baby,’ says Jackie Walsh.
In the first three days after labour, you will produce colostrum, which contains valuable antibodies to protect your baby against some diseases.
If you decide to breastfeed, it’s very important to get advice on positioning your baby. Problems such as sore nipples and engorgement are usually due to putting him in the wrong place. Your midwife or health visitor will be able to make sure your baby is latching on properly, and give you any help or advice you need.
Milk monitor
After about three days, colostrum is replaced by breast milk and you will notice how heavy and full your breasts feel. Many women feel very emotional at this stage, as their hormones kick in.
When your nipple is stimulated by your baby sucking, or you hear your baby cry, your milk will flood into your breasts and may even leak out. This is called the ‘let down’ reflex.
‘The size of your breasts has no bearing on how much milk you produce,’ says Jackie Walsh.  ‘This is governed by hormones, a good blood supply and a healthy diet.’
Take care
Because of the added weight of your breasts, you will still need to wear a supporting bra, even at night (although, if you are not breastfeeding, your breasts should return to their pre-pregnancy size within a couple of weeks). Use absorbent breast pads inside your bra to help to contain any milk leakage.
Washing your breasts with warm water in the shower will keep them clean, you don’t need to use soap.
Troubleshooting
Once it is established, breastfeeding is an easy, enjoyable and convenient way of feeding your baby. But discomfort in the early days is common, and you’ll probably need lots of help from a midwife or breastfeeding counsellor. Below we list some of the possible problems you may encounter and how to solve them.
Engorgement
During the first week of breastfeeding it’s usual for breasts to become hard to the touch, over-full and painful. The longer you go between feeds, the more likely they are to become engorged, so frequent feeding and feeding on demand is a good idea. The pain will improve within a couple of days - but to reduce it and help your baby latch on, you can:
- Soak in a warm bath to drain off excess milk, or apply warm flannels to soften the breasts

- Put a cold flannel on your breasts after a feed to reduce swelling

- Express a tiny amount of milk by hand or with a breastpump to make the nipple stand out and the milk flow more easily

- Chill a large green cabbage in the fridge. Peel off a leaf and put one in each cup of your bra for a cooling effect.
Sore nipples
Your nipples may be very sensitive in the first week or so, particularly when your baby latches on. This eases once the milk starts flowing, but if the pain doesn’t start to decrease after a few seconds, or if your nipples become very sore, you need to check that your baby is positioned properly. You can:
- Ask a midwife to check your baby is correctly positioned

- Avoid using soap on your breasts – it removes the natural lubricating oils and leaves them more vulnerable to damage

- Express a few drops of breast milk and let it dry on your nipples to soothe them

- Change your feeding position frequently so your baby is not always pressing on the same part of your nipple

- Apply calendula cream – it’s soothing and safe.
Blocked duct
Tight clothing or engorgement can cause a blocked milk duct, which will appear as a hard red patch on your breast.
You can:

- Make sure your bras fit properly

- Encourage your baby to empty the breast when feeding, gently massaging the painful area as he feeds

- Soak in a warm bath to ease the pain

- Express a little milk by hand or pump.
Mastitis
This can be caused by an untreated blocked duct or an infection, which enters through damaged skin – perhaps a cracked nipple. As well as a sore red patch on your breast you will have flu-like symptoms.
You should:
- See your GP who will prescribe antibiotics. These are not harmful to your baby

- Take paracetmol every four hours if your temperature is up – again this will not harm the baby

- Offer your baby the sore side first to try and get milk moving through the breast

- Take warm baths and soothe your breasts with warm flannels.
Thrush
If you suddenly develop soreness or cracked nipples that won’t heal after pain-free feeding, it may be due to thrush of the nipple, which can be passed on to you from your baby’s mouth and back again. You may notice tell tale white spots in your baby’s mouth or that he has soreness around the genital area.
You should:

- See your GP who will prescribe an antifungal gel to apply to your nipples. This won’t harm the baby for whom the GP may also prescribe antifungal drops.
If you’re not breastfeeding
If you bottlefeed from the start, your breasts may feel uncomfortable and even painful for a few days after giving birth. They may also leak for a few days. This won’t last long, but paracetamol can help relieve the pain. Your breasts should return to normal after a week or so.
Time to stop
Once you decide to stop breastfeeding, take it slowly to minimise discomfort to you and upset to your baby. Drop one feed at a time, and allow at least a week before you drop another.
‘Many women find their breasts continue to leak small amounts of milk for weeks and sometimes months after they’ve stopped breastfeeding. This is quite normal and will eventually stop,’ says Jackie Walsh.
When you’ve stopped breastfeeding altogether, you may find your breasts are smaller and softer than before, although some women find their breasts are larger– there’s no way of telling how you’ll be affected.
Breast check
Checking for lumps
It’s important to check for breast lumps each month after your period. Here’s how:
1 Take five minutes in the shower or bath.
2 Raise one arm above your head and, with the other hand, gently feel around the opposite breast.
3 Starting at the outside, work up into the armpit and around, moving in towards the nipple.
4 Repeat on the other side.
5 Afterwards, sit in front of the mirror and check your breasts for any change in the colour or skin surface – look for dimpling or puckering around the nipple and for any changes in the appearance of the nipple.
If you find a lump it is very unlikely to be cancerous but get it checked out by your GP. If there is any uncertainty as to what it might be, he will refer you to the breast clinic at your local hospital and you should be seen within two weeks.
Although your breasts will feel very different when you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it’s still important to be aware of how they feel and to check them occasionally. If you are concerned, see your GP.
Help for you
The National Childbirth Trust runs a breastfeeding helpline: call 0870 444 8708 to talk to a trained counsellor.

Pregnancy and relationships

How to stop strangers touching your bump
As soon as you share your news, it’s your 15 minutes of fame. Welcome to the touchy-feely world of being pregnant

For most women, the strangest aspect of people’s fascination with their pregnancy is the intense interest in their bump. In your non-pregnant life it’s unlikely you’ll ever have to deal with your belly being rubbed on a daily basis, but as soon as your bump appears everyone you meet will expect to be included in the baby’s kicks.  

When the toucher is your partner, your mum or your best friend, you’ll probably be happy to share the experience, but colleagues and strangers are another matter. Unfortunately, society’s usual rules about the sacredness of personal space don’t seem to apply to pregnant women.

Not knowing how to respond is understandable, especially as people seem to feel you’re not a good sport if you don’t allow them to paw your stomach. If you can, try to grin and bear it – most people mean well and are just curious. However, if people reaching out for your bump saying, ‘You don’t mind, do you’ makes you squirm, try one of the following:
• Put your own hands on your bump – it sends out a ‘keep off’ signal to other people.
• Take a deep breath and politely ask them not to touch you because it makes you feel uncomfortable. They may feel you’re being rude, but you’re not – they’re invading your personal space.
• Give them a taste of their own medicine: reach out for their belly as they reach for yours, and explain you’re into equal exchange.
Care to comment?
Not everyone feels they can touch your bump, but nothing on earth will stop them having an opinion about your pregnancy, be it your size, your shape or your ‘unpregnant’ conduct. You might well ask who stuck a ‘Go ahead, tell me exactly what you think’ note on your back.

The truth is, you’re no longer seen as an adult woman – you’re a baby-carrier, and as such, people feel they have the right to have their say (naturally, they’re concerned about your baby’s ‘welfare’, not just nosy and opinionated – or so they’ll tell you).

Being the centre of attention for nine months is exhausting. However, most people are just interested in your pregnancy and want a tiny glimpse of the exciting thing that’s happening to you. After the baby’s born you’ll find the interest will immediately be transferred to your offspring (you might even miss it).

And things could be a lot worse – in some cultures touching a pregnant woman’s belly is considered to be good luck. At least your partner’s football team doesn’t queue up for a quick rub before a match...
5 things you don’t want to hear when you’re pregnant1. ‘Was it planned?’
2. ‘You’re not showing very much yet, are you?’
3. ‘How many have you got in there?’
4. ‘You’re really putting on weight all over, aren’t you!’
5. ‘When’s baby number two coming?’

First signs & symptoms of pregnancy

You don’t have to wait until your baby is born to make contact with her - unborn babies as young as 12 weeks may be able to hear your voice.

 

Talk to your bump
From as early as 12 weeks, your baby may be able to hear your voice. It’s the easiest sound for her to detect, as it is transmitted through your body. Talk soothingly or even repeat nursery rhymes to your baby and see if you feel her kick in response. By the time she is born, she will already be familiar with the sound of your voice and will turn towards it when she hears it.
The sound of music
While there’s no scientific proof that playing music to your bump will increase your child’s intelligence, many women find that their unborn babies respond to music with increased movement. Sing to your baby or stretch your Walkman headphones across your bump and play her some tunes – classical music, in particular Bach and Mozart, is thought to be especially soothing.
Making contact through touch
From about 17 weeks you will start to feel your baby move, although you probably won’t feel actual kicks until about 20 weeks. Take the time to sit quietly and feel your baby’s movements – while you’re in the bath is a good time as you can also watch your bump move about. When your baby kicks, you may be able to set up a kind of dialogue with her. Press gently on the spot where you have just felt a kick to see if she responds with another one. As she gets bigger, you will probably be able to identify different parts of her body by feeling your bump. Try giving her a massage by stroking the area covering her head, back or bottom.
Create positive mental pictures
If you’re feeling overawed at the prospect of motherhood, visualization – creating positive mental pictures – can help you feel closer to your baby. Take up a relaxed position, close your eyes and imagine the baby at the centre of your body, being nurtured and protected by you. If the birth is imminent, then imagine yourself holding the baby and focus on the joyful feelings that this will bring.
Learning about your unborn baby
Read all you can about your baby’s development and how she is growing from week to week. It’s easier to relate to her as a person when you learn that she’s got eyes and ears, and fingers and toes. Get to know her pattern of movement throughout the day – some women find that their baby becomes particularly active when they lie down to sleep!
Get your partner involved
Get your partner to join in with the preparations for birth. Take him along to classes and shopping for baby things. He can even help out with breathing exercises! Encourage your partner to talk to your bump, so that the baby will also recognise his voice as soon as she’s born.
Say hello at the scan
Bring your partner along when you have your scan – you’ll be amazed how differently you’ll both feel once you’ve seen your baby wave to you on screen! When you attend your scan, ask the ultrasound operator to position the screen so that you can see it too and ask lots of questions about what the baby is doing. You could even consider asking your baby’s sex. Some people find that knowing whether they are going to have a boy or a girl can help them think about the baby as a real person. Sometimes they even choose his or her name and start using it straight away!

How to Avoid Feeling Like a Frumpy Mom

Although all moms feel frumpy at times, this affliction seems to hit young mothers the hardest. When many of their peers are still out dancing the night away at trendy clubs, young mothers are struggling to juggle all the responsibilities involved in raising a child to become a productive member of society. However, there are a few simple tips that can help these women get back that "spark" they fear they lost.

Instructions

1. Step 1
   Invest in a good makeup kit. What mother has time to spend hours applying multiple cosmetics in the morning, trying to decide what looks right? Kits like Avon's mark "Flip For It" compacts make it easy to get a pulled together look. Each kit has two eye shadows, two lip colors, two lip glosses, and one blush perfectly matched to help you look your best.
   
2. Step 2
   Find a signature scent. Chocolate orchid, lime lavender, lemon sugar, honey jasmine... there's nothing like the power of a great fragrance. Mark offers shower wash, scent mist, body butter, and moisture milk so you can layer your fragrance for maximum staying power. Being a mom doesn't mean you're doomed to spell like a combination of spit-up and Clorox.
   
3. Step 3
   Buy some new jewelry. It may not be practical to chase a toddler around in a skirt and heels, but wearing a pretty necklace or a fun bracelet is a simple way to brighten your day. Accessories are also cheaper than an entire outfit, which is a plus when you're saving up to take the kids to Disneyland.
   
4. Step 4
   Take time to pamper yourself. Once the kids are in bed, flip through your favorite magazine as you perk up your complexion with an oil absorbing mask. Just keep in mind it doesn't count as relaxation if you're reading something that includes articles on potty training or husbands who won't help out around the house!
   

Snipping male genitals effects female reproduction

Washingtona: By tearing parts of male genitalia in tsetse flies, researchers induced changes in female reproduction, including reduced ovulation, reduced sperm storage and increased re-mating attempts by the females."To the best of our knowledge, this was the first study to look at female choice following experimental manipulation of both male and female genitalia," said William Eberhard, staff scientist at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) and professor of biology at the University of Costa Rica.
Cryptic female choice - the ability of females to control which sperm reaches their eggs during and after the mating process - leads to rapid evolutionary changes in genital structure and is probably influenced by the number of times a female mates with different males

"The tsetse fly Kama Sutra is long and elaborate," said Eberhard, who described the 30-minute ritual during which the male rubs the underside of the female's abdomen with his hind legs, sings to her by buzzing his wings, rubs her eyes with his front legs, and so on.
With Daniel Brice'o, professor of biology at the University of Costa Rica, Eberhard modified male genital structures by cutting off a tooth that is typical of this species of tsetse fly and by smoothing a bristly surface by applying a coat of nail polish. Besides, they modified the sensations perceived by the female from these structures by altering the female sense organs on the portions of her body that these male structures contact during copulation, said a STRI release.
"We were surprised by the number of female processes that were influenced by modifying the stimuli received by the female from the male's genitalia," said Eberhard.

Lichen sclerosus

Lichen sclerosus (LI-kun skluh-RO-sus) is an uncommon condition that creates patchy, white skin that's thinner than normal. Lichen sclerosus may affect skin on any part of your body, but most often involves skin of the vulva, foreskin of the penis or skin around the anus.
Anyone can get lichen sclerosus, but postmenopausal women and children who have not reached puberty are at highest risk. Left untreated, lichen sclerosus may lead to other complications.
You may not need treatment because sometimes lichen sclerosus improves on its own. If you do need treatment, your doctor can suggest options to return a more normal appearance to your skin and decrease the tendency for scarring.

 

Lichen sclerosus is a rare skin condition characterized by white, blotchy patches of thinning skin.  

Skin anatomy

 

Your skin has three layers that house your sweat and oil glands, hair follicles, melanocytes and blood vessels.  

Skin layers and melanin

 

Melanin is a natural pigment that gives your skin its color. It's produced in cells called melanocytes.  

Lichen sclerosus in genital area

 Lichen sclerosus may affect skin on any part of your body, but most often involves the skin of the vulva, foreskin of the penis or skin in the anal area.

 

Episiotomy

The external female genitalia include the labia, the opening to the vaginal canal, and the clitoris. During birth, the vaginal canal expands to let the baby through.

 

An episiotomy may be needed if the baby's head is too big for the mother's vaginal opening, or the baby is in a breech position (feet or buttocks coming first) and there is a problem during delivery.
Just before the baby is born and while the woman is awake and pain-free (local anesthesia), an incision is made at the bottom of the vaginal opening to enlarge it for the delivery of the baby's head.

 

Stitches (sutures) are used to close the incision after both the baby and placenta have been delivered. The stitches are absorbed by the body and do not need to be removed.

 

Vulvar cancer

Vulvar cancer is an uncommon cancer of the outer surface area of the female genitalia.
Most vulvar cancers are squamous cell carcinomas — a type of skin cancer — that develop slowly over years. A small number of vulvar cancers begin as melanoma. Rarely, vulvar cancers develop in the mucus-producing glands on the sides of the vaginal opening. The sexually transmitted infection human papillomavirus (HPV) is believed to play a role in developing this form of vulvar cancer.
Getting regular gynecologic exams may increase your chance of early detection of vulvar cancer, which means a better chance of successful treatment. You may also be able to prevent vulvar cancer by engaging in safe sexual practices, and you may be able to control other risk factors as well.

Vulva

 The vulva is the outer part of the female genitalia, including the labia and clitoris. Vulvodynia can cause lasting pain and irritation in the area around the vulva.

Vulvodynia (vul-vo-DIN-ee-uh) — or chronic vulvar pain — is characterized by pain in the area around the opening of your vagina (vulva). The pain, burning or irritation associated with vulvodynia may make you so uncomfortable that sitting still for long periods or even having sex becomes unthinkable. The condition can go on for months or years.
Experts believe vulvodynia is underreported. There are several reasons why. It may be partly due to the absence of visible signs in vulvodynia. Or it could be the reluctance of many women to talk about their symptoms.
If you or someone you know is living with vulvodynia, don't hesitate to get help. Treatment options are available to lessen the pain and discomfort of vulvodynia.

Body Mechanics - Female

A good place to start is on the outside. While some women can label up parts of their external genitalia, do not worry if you are one of those who cannot. Don't worry either if parts of your genitalia appear larger or smaller than in the diagram. As with other parts such as nose, ears and hands, genitalia come in many different sizes.

 

 

On the Inside	Explanation
Ovary	There are two ovaries in the body. Ovaries have a store of eggs (ovum). Each month one, or sometimes more, is released by one of the ovaries. Ovaries are about the size of an almond.
Fallopian Tubes	Once the egg is released it travels down through the fallopian tube towards the womb or uterus
Womb/Uterus	The womb or uterus is where the baby will eventually grow. Before pregnancy, it is the size of an upside down pear, but during pregnancy it grows to accommodate the baby. After the pregnancy, the womb shrinks back down to its pre-pregnancy size.
Cervix	This is at the top of the vagina and at the bottom of the womb. During pregnancy it provides a barrier to the outside. Later in labour it opens up to allow the baby to pass through and down into the vagina.

On the Outside	Explanation
Parts of the anatomy	There are four parts of the anatomy on the outside, which consist of the clitoris, opening to the vagina, vulva and perineum.

Female external genitalia (vulva)

The external female genitalia (vulva) include:

• The opening of the vagina (also called the birth canal). The vagina is part of the reproductive tract and extends from the womb (uterus) to outside the body.
• The fleshy lips (labia majora and labia minora) around the vagina.
• A small bump of tissue (clitoris) covered with a thin flap of tissue. The clitoris is the main source of sensations during sexual activity.

During a vaginal self-examination, you can also see the urethra, an opening that leads to the bladder, and the anus, the opening that leads to the colon.

How a baby is born

Normal anatomy

The external female genitalia include the labia, the opening to the vaginal canal, and the clitoris. During birth, the vaginal canal expands to let the baby through.

Indication

An episiotomy may be needed if the baby's head is too big for the mother's vaginal opening, or the baby is in a breech position (feet or buttocks coming first) and there is a problem during delivery.

Just before the baby is born and while the woman is awake and pain-free (local anesthesia), an incision is made at the bottom of the vaginal opening to enlarge it for the delivery of the baby's head.

Aftercare

Stitches (sutures) are used to close the incision after both the baby and placenta have been delivered. The stitches are absorbed by the body and do not need to be removed.

Anti Aging Skin Care: How to delay Aging effects

If you start anti aging skin care before the aging effects then it will be more beneficial from preventing your skin to aging effects. Aging is sure and this always effects everyone’s life but if you apply some useful remedies for anti aging then aging effects will surely be delayed on your skin. To delay the aging effects you must take care of your skin by having anti aging skin care tips. Check below some of the very useful anti aging skin care tips.

• To start with anti aging skin care first you need to know your skin type, it is dry or oily. Sensitive or very thick? Only when you know your skin type only then you can start anti aging skin care.

• As you get to know your skin type, use the skin care products matching your skin type. Use only some natural skin care products that suit to your skin.

• Hydrating your skin is very important. Drink lots of water in a day to properly hydrating your skin. Regularly take 6-8 glasses of water and avoid fast foods. Fast foods may give pimples on your skin and after that they convert in wrinkles and give aging effects earlier. So, don’t eat much fast food.

• A good and healthy diet will always delay aging effects. So, take a healthy diet including green vegetables, salads and fruits with rich source of vitamins and proteins.

• Take a good sleep. This is very important for anti aging skin care. Avoid the sun and protect to your eyes from dust and sun. Put one or two drops of rose water in your eyes before sleep. This is very effective for eyes.

• Regular exercises are also very important. You can do yoga and other exercises. Face exercise is also very important to delay aging effects.

• A final step for anti aging skin care is clean your skin regularly. It should not have any dust particles on it.

Way to decrease weight body

A team of researchers from the University of Michigan said that the people who walk 20-40 minutes a day will slightly reduce the weight regularly.
"The increased activity the body will result in a health benefit on the body," said Dr. Caroline Richardson who led the research.
"The increase body activity directly reduces the risk of heart problems and blood circulation, lower blood pressure, and help musculature to be faster, especially for those who implement the diet."
Richardson and colleagues, writing in the Annals of Family Medicine, said they have nine observations in the research that involved 307 men and women. They take part in the research of pedometer use among the four weeks to one year.
Tim Richardson in the research shows that a decline of 0.1 pound (0.05 kg) on average per week on volunteers. He also found that the decrease in body weight occurred consistently in the research.
So in a year recorded a reduction occurred five pounds (2.25 kg). Richardson also concluded that the changes occurred in eating habits. Those people are to add 2,000 steps to be more than 4,000 steps per day. The average person walking 2000 steps a day, or approximately one mile.

5 way to decrease body weight

1st Strong motivation. You must be sure that you can certainly reduce your body weight. Although many temptations, but you must remember that at this time you are in the process lose weight.

2. Many eating and regular consumption of fiber. Fiber is very important to ensure that the body remains healthy. Fiber that we eat day to day work to help lower cholesterol and facilitate the evacuation channel digestion. Fiber can also accelerate the feeling of satiety so naturally reduce the portion of food that is not useful.

3. Avoid foods that contain saturated fat. Foods that contain high saturated fat will only damage the process of your body weight reduction.

4. Sports. Adjust exercise that you select with the condition of your body. One sports a healthy, inexpensive and can be done by all the people are walking. Sports not only lose weight but you also make your body healthier.

5. Drinking enough. Some nutrition experts say that with enough to drink then you will be protected from excessive eating. It is advisable to drink water 6 to 8 glasses a day.

High blood disorder caused damage of memory

Be careful with your high blood pressure. If blood pressure is not maintained properly, it will tend to have problems with memory disorders.

According to recent research conducted the University of Alabama, people with high blood pressure tend to have problems with his memory as they entered middle age years compared with those with normal blood pressure.

Data from the research team revealed a link between blood pressure and early signs of dementia or dementia itself. They found that people with high blood pressure is more risky to have problems pronouncing words and mental ability, as a sign of the condition known as cognitive impairment.

Dr Georgios Tsivgoulis from the University of Alabama who led the study revealed, It is possible that by preventing or treating high blood pressure, we potentially prevent cognitive impairment that could be a sign of dementia.

Patients considered to have high blood pressure if the pressure higher than 140/90 mmHg. This research found a link between memory problems and diastolic blood pressure.

If the diastolic blood pressure increased 10 points, then the chance a person has cognitive problems is also increased by 7 percent.

A study published in the journal Neurology involved 20,000 participants aged 45 years and over, where nearly 1 in 13 participants are having problems with memory.

Previous research has also shown that high diastolic blood pressure can cause weakness in an artery in the brain, which can lead to damage to the cerebellum.

Noise Influence Blood Pressure

Los Angeles - Living near a busy street may contribute to high blood pressure.
"People whose homes were 'an inch' of the engine rumble, toot horns and brakes have sound that increases the risk for high blood pressure affected," said a study published Environmental Health, September edition that circulated in the United States.
To verify how much voice traffic that can be borne by the routine basis, the researchers from Lund University Hospital in Sweden analyzed data from nearly 28,000 people who asked about housing arrangements of people in Scandia, a province in southern Sweden.
They found that people who are young and middle-aged who lived at the house that exposure to noise of traffic above 60 decibels more likely to be stricken with high blood pressure, which in turn can cause strokes and blood vessel disease and heart.
Relationships with high blood pressure getting stronger as the decibel level rises.
Among older people, aged 60-90 years, the decibel level higher unrelated to high blood pressure.
One reason for these findings may be a younger person is less likely attacked by high blood pressure, so the impact of traffic noise more evident.
"The impact of noise may be not too important, or more difficult to detect, associated with other risk factors with age," said the study's authors, Theo Bodin. "The choice is probably a noise disturbance at the age of the human variety."
As many 30% of Europeans live in various areas where the average noise of traffic is 55 decibels or higher, the researchers said.
"The traffic on the road is the most important source of noise in the community," said Bodin.

Way understand your blood pressure!

Do you understand blood pressure? Blood pressure is the force of your blood against the walls of your arteries. Blood pressure consists of two number; a top and bottom number. The top number is the systolic pressure. The bottom number is the diastolic pressure.

Systolic blood pressure is the force of blood in your arteries as your flashes. If you’re systolic number is higher than a hundred and forty you've hypertension. Even if your diastolic number isn't high you'll be able to still have 'isolated systolic hypertension.' This means only your systolic number is high.

This is coarser for older Americans. This pressure usually increases with age whereas diastolic pressure decreases after fifty-five. You might not know if you've isolated systolic hypertension so ask your doctor if you're concerned.

Diastolic blood pressure is the force of blood in your arteries when your heart relaxes between beats. For younger people this is a very important number. The higher this pressure is the more you're at risk. This blood pressure lowers as you get older and your systolic increases. Therefore diastolic is more authoritative in younger people and systolic in older.

Normal blood pressure is to a lesser degree a hundred and twenty over to a lesser degree eighty. If your pressure is between the normal numbers and hundred and thirty-nine over eighty-nine, you've what is called pre-hypertension. This puts you at risk to develop high blood pressure in the future but it easily preventable.

Hypertension is a name for high blood pressure. Having high blood pressure puts you at risk for heart condition or even strokes. High blood pressure makes your heart work harder than it should and can lead to blindness, nephropathy and even congestive coronary failure.

According to statistics high blood pressure killed over fifty-four thousand people in 2004. Statistics also show that twenty-eight percent of people have high blood pressure and aren't even aware of it. Are you among them?

You should be aware of the risks of high blood pressure so you'll be able to avoid them as best as you can. High blood pressure is a risk for stroke and heart attack. While some risks can be altered or fixed, some cannot. For example if you use tobacco or are overweight you're at risk for high blood pressure.

You'll be able to easily fix this by trying to quit using tobacco and watching your diet to help slenderize. If you've trouble doing either of these on their own, consult your physician. They may be able to prescribe you something or give you useful information to help.

High blood pressure can affect certain parts of your body besides. You might suffer from a stroke. This happens because the high blood pressure can break a weak blood vessel leaving it to bleed into the brain. Also if you've a blood clot blocking a narrow artery, you'll be able to also experience a stroke.

Sometimes impaired vision or blindness can occur from high blood pressure. It might eventually cause your blood vessels in your eye to bleed or burst leaving you with blurred or impaired vision.

Your arteries harden as you age, even more in order for those in your heart, brain and kidneys. These harder arteries are associated with high blood pressure. When this happens your kidneys and heart have to work harder. If you've any questions or concerns about your blood pressures ask your doctor. They can answer any questions you might have and find a solution if you knock off fact have high blood pressure or might be prone to that. It's never too late to attend of your body, including your blood pressure.

Tips on home health care!

At the time a member of the family is beset by noncritical illness, most of the people resort to home health care. When a beloved was hospitalized and had undergone intensive treatment, the patient may well choose to get better at home health care. Staying in the hospital For an extensive time period have various benefits. The patient can be cautiously monitored by doctors and nurses, and in the event that an emergency will come about, these doctors and nurses most of the times are cornered. But ultimately, a prolonged stay in the hospital can be depressing not only for the patient but for the concerning people too.

After all, the hospital is a gloomy place to be measured a home; everywhere, patients are consisting grave circumstances with death just lingering by. The hospital is also an ominous place to recurrent as bacteria and viruses are lurking in every corner. So when a lingering illness befalls a family member, home health care is forever abettor alternative. When the patient has eventually recovered from an illness, he or she may decide to homebody to recuperate and be necessitated with home health care. Home health care programs are provided by numerous companies now as it's becoming an indispensable and lucrative sector of the health care industry.

The first reason for needing home health care is when care of an elderly individual becomes over for family members to bear alone. This is particularly true with those patients that require special homely care ascribable illness. Alzheimer’s is a tragic slow deterioration of the faculties. With this disorder people often lose the ability to cherish themselves. It rapidly overwhelms the family members and they address help them out. Home health care for the elderly is among the answers to this crisis. A home health care nurse can help with daily monitoring of such mental patients. Frequently an Alzheimer's patient will tend to roam and get lost. Home health care nurses are able to bean plant extra pair of eyes in that event.

Most of the times elderly patients don't would like to sleep in homes or retire  retirement communities. This is another reason for home health care for the elderly people. It gives the patients a sense of self to know they can stay in their home rather than a nursing home. It is common for these people to have living wills and instructions for their last times. Home health care nurses are frequently saddled with the responsibility of making these difficult decisions in due season and from that moment on they stay in the home regular until the death takes place. Aside from physical care, home health care can give emotional support for the entire family. This is a trying time for all involved and they are not unusual for it to be the first experience with death for many people. Add the fact that it's a parent and the family is frequently grieving before the actual death. Home health care nurses have been trained in grief counseling and emotional support.

What are the benefits peppermint?

For you lovers of peppermint, you may be surprised to learn that peppermint has many benefits. With its mint-fresh, peppermint provides a variety of health benefits.
 
Peppermint has been used for medicinal purposes for many years. Known potent peppermint relieve abdominal pain, and often used as the main ingredient in a hot drink like tea. Peppermint is also an ideal drug to relieve headaches.
 
So, if you're a lover of the traditional medicine, then you should keep this material into your kitchen.
 
Another benefit of peppermint can help digestion; can even reduce the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, as well as slowing the growth of certain fungi and bacteria.
 
The best way to get the full benefits of a variety of peppermint is to buy fresh peppermint leaves and process into tea that you can enjoy while relaxing with your family.
 
If you are interested, you only need approximately 1-2 teaspoons of dried peppermint leaves. Add hot water to the leaves, then close your cup and let stand for about 10 minutes. After that, strain the herbs and you can enjoy homemade peppermint tea.
 
Unfortunately, if you wish to consume a bag of peppermint-flavored candy will give the same effect as peppermint leaves, you would be disappointed. Peppermint is generally able to provide several benefits. Meanwhile, in the form of peppermint candy are usually not high in nature.
 
If you are experiencing abdominal pain, and want to relieve this pain, be sure to choose a full cup of peppermint tea because it is more useful than taking candy peppermint.

Why women skins faster older?

Skin health is expert or dermatologist to find a difference between male and female skin. In their study, it is known that women have more wrinkles around the mouth area than in men.

Experts have long suspected this weakness. But this latest study ultimately strengthen the evidence that these allegations, "said one dermatologist Foad Nahai, as quoted from the Discovery site,
In this study, the researchers studied the skin around the lips of the dead men and women and reconstruction in the area.

The study published in the journal Aesthetic Surgery Journal mentions the differences between male and female skin caused by differences in the number of hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and the relationship between the skin and muscles of the lips. In addition, the hormone also played a role in skin aging process in women.

Previously, researchers had never got the impression that he did not experience skin aging skin as quickly as women. But they do not know that the cause of more and more it wrinkles on her skin because they have fewer sweat glands or sebaceous glands.

These glands produce oil to keep the skin to remain soft. Leather women, produce less oil to protect and maintain skin moisture.

Lose weight with the best weight loss tools!

 

Almost all people around the world, especially women seem desperate to slim down to look slim and sexy, of course. Make certain that we all would like to look slim and fresh even though we have been working round the clock to ensure that everything in the house will be fine. Therefore we are almost as is goal which is to reduce the pounds is more on duty the health side than the pride and personal appearance. Then when you type my number on the BMI calculator and see that you're overweight. Then you think to have to take action for fear that you peradventure among the victims of heart attacks with excess weight.

Make certain that the body fat calculator that you've been engaged up sign. Therefore would somehow seem to you that they are yelled at you and say Time to come along. Because this isn't really funny you know because it is more implicated that you may have heart problems imputable excess weight very torturing you.

At this time if you think that the time for you to exercise so they'll also advise you to take one simple step. Be sure you go check the numbers with a body mass index calculator, and from there you are able to decide. Therefore, for their health goals to encourage everyone to take the best workout practice in accordance with a plan that will your body and your lifestyle plus schedule. For more information you are able to try to visit fitclick.com to assist you in your training and get your dream body now!

Healthy heart with love!

 

Your heart health can remain awake. Way is you just enough to express my love and affection to your partner sincerely. Really is true!

According to Human Communication Research Journal, expressing affection can improve cholesterol levels, which is good for heart health. Researchers asked 33 people to write about their loved ones three times for 20 minutes in two weeks.

Result, the research subjects cholesterol levels fell by seven points, or about 20% difference between the high level of cholesterol levels and healthy cholesterol levels.

According to the study authors, Kory Flyoyd, PhD, this is due to the emergence or the hormone cortisol that can keep cholesterol levels remained normal by balancing stress.

Facts, so start your love spread. Start by sending a blank said card, write her loving message with your handwriting, and send it to someone you care about and love. Do not hesitate to express the essence, I Love U.