In vitro fertilization is considered to be the ‘last ditch' effort when a couple is seeking a pregnancy. The in vitro fertilization process will generally be used when all other methods of dealing with infertility have failed. When watching the calendar for fertile days, ovulation predictor kits, lifestyle changes, and even artificial insemination have proven ineffective, then it is common for the couple to seek an...more
During pregnancy, female mammals experience a great change, especially in hormonal roller coaster. The fetus goes through some developmental stages over the pregnancy course month by month. Knowing the development of the fetus is beneficial for the expecting mother since she can know what is happening inside her. The first monthThe egg which has been fertilized is implanted in uterus and starts developing into embryo. In this step,...more
Despair…the absence of all hope.How does one find themselves in such a state?How is it possible to see the sun rise and set,To watch two goldfinchesChase each other around a birdfeeder,To hear a child laugh or a baby cry,To receive an unsolicited smile orAn undeserved kindness from a stranger,And still find room to despair? How is it possible to watch an elderly coupleSlowly hobbling down the street,Yet still holding each other's handsWith the strength of much younger lovers,To hear the beauty of the first bird song of the morningBefore it becomes a chorus,To hear the last one of the eveningBefore crickets take its place,And still find no room for hope? A deaf man rejoices in what he can see.A blind woman revels in what she can hear.How is it possible for one with all their sensesTo sense nothing at all;Hearing but choosing not to listen,Seeing but choosing not to look,Surrounded by a vast rainbow of colorsYet walking listlessly through a world of back and white,Music and song dance all about themAnd they only complain of the noise?How is it possible? If one can be a child and believe there is no Father,If one can suckle at the breast of love and say there...more
pilates is a physical fitness system developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates in Germany , the UK and the USA. As of 2005, there were 11 million people who practice the discipline regularly and 14,000 instructors in the usa. (from wikipedia)the pilates got 6 principles: control, center, concentration, precision,...more
Infertility is a social and financial burden on many families. It is responsible for domestic violence, divorce and polygamy and many more social evils. Couples spend a lot to get it corrected.There is decreasing fertility in many societies, particularly in educated and working couples. Some tribes in India register higher number of...more
Incontinence has always been considered a "woman's" condition even though men can suffer from it as well. However more women do have bladder weakness due principally to the trauma that their bodies go through during pregnancy and child birth. The muscles of the pelvic floor are often stretched, damaged or weakened thanks to the rigors of giving birth.This doesn't mean that a woman has continence issues immediately after giving birth (although she might) but the likelihood of her developing either stress or urge incontinence down stream are high.Stress incontinence is fairly common and occurs when the muscles that support and protect the bladder become damaged. When this occurs the bladder becomes susceptible to outside pressure and even the simple act of sneezing can cause an involuntary flow of urine. Also, if the bladder is not supported correctly, it can fold in onto itself or be "bumped" by another organ causing stress that causes a problem. This condition can be controlled through diet and exercise therapies.Urge incontinence is when you absolutely, positively have to go and you can't hold back. There are many contributing factors to...more
Acid Diet People Reflux Children Acid Reflux Gerd Disease Severe Can Lipitor Cause GerdAn apple a day keeps the doctor away. I'm sure you have heard this saying. Apple Cider Vinegar contains a host of vitamins and minerals...more
How great to be pregnant! It's a time of joys and challenges. There are so many aches and pains, such discomfort. Though we are gaining weight, have muscle and joint pain, we are elated. What can we possibly do to alleviate this? I...more
In the past 9 years, I have had 3 normal pregnancies and healthy children. While the pregnancies were all normal and complication-free, I had all the different feelings going through both my mind and body. Between muscle and joint pain,...more
How great to be pregnant! It's a time of joys and challenges. There are so many aches and pains, such discomfort. Though we are gaining weight, have muscle and joint pain, we are elated. What can we possibly do to alleviate this? I...more
A lot of women complain of heartburn during pregnancy. Some of them are familiar with the discomfort but some pregnant women experience it for the first time. Though harmless and normal for expecting women, the symptoms may be very...more
Regrettably sometimes complications arise in the course of pregnancies which can be inescapable and heartbreaking in their severity. One such complication is an ectopic pregnancy. This takes place through no fault on anyone's, mum...more