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Over-the-Counter Medicine for Menopause

Hot flashes, vaginal atrophy, relaxation of the pelvic muscles and hair growth where you don’t want it and hair thinning where you do. If that litany doesn’t make you want to scream, it will surely have you running to your nearest pharmacy for some help. Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are available for menopausal women. Just make sure you know what’s what.

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Cold Medicines That Are Safe for Pregnancy

Pregnancy causes enough discomfort, so a cold on top of the frequent bathroom visits and backaches can make you really feel miserable. As a pregnant woman, you have two people to worry about when it comes to choosing over-the-counter (OTC) medications. While you want relief from your congestion and coughing, you also don’t want to put your baby’s health in jeopardy. Consult with your health care provider for her advice.

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Safest Asthma Medicines

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that there are currently about 7 million children in the United States with asthma. This means that many parents are looking for the safest asthma medications for their children. While some natural treatments can be effective with asthma, more severe cases often require daily medication and rescue medication in the event of an asthma attack. There are two main types of asthma medications that are used. Anti-inflammatory medications reduce inflammation to prevent the airway from narrowing while brochodilators expand the air tubes.

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Which Medicines Cause Hair Loss?

Noticing that your hair is thinning can be quite disconcerting, regardless of your gender, but as a woman it can be an especially difficult blow. Before running out and investing in a dozen hats and scarves, arm yourself with the knowledge about which medications are most likely to cause hair loss, and ask your physician if you can change medications.

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The Get Pregnant Diet

Besides stating the obvious on how to conceive, you can also increase your chances by eating the right foods. Your dietary choices can make a difference in your fertility, and the sooner you start eating the right foods and avoiding the wrong ones, the more you increase your chances of getting pregnant. Not only will you be healthier, but so will your baby.