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Pregnancy pH-Balanced Diet

Eating a healthy diet during pregnancy helps ensure that you and your baby get the nutrition you need. A pH-balanced diet works with the pH levels of your body as a way to monitor whether you are at optimal health during your pregnancy. Some experts, like Esme Stevens, the founder of Raw Food Europe, believe that following a pH-balanced diet can reduce some negative pregnancy symptoms, like feeling tired.

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My Beloved Cocktail Recipe Made With Gin and Cara Cara Oranges

Warning: I wrote this post after concocting and taste testing this cocktail, so my apologies in advance for any typos. As always, I blame it on the booze. Im obsessing over cara cara oranges. These citrus beauties may look like ordinary oranges on the outside but inside they are the prettiest peachy-pink and have a delicious, juicy sweetness. It looks, tastes and smells like the promise of spring. Cara caras are so appropriate for this season of love – cara translates across languages as beloved, friend, my dear one, face to face.

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Children With Abdominal Pain

Kids experience a range of aches and pains during childhood, and abdominal pain is a frequent complaint. Most pains in the abdominal area don’t represent a medical emergency, but in certain situations, immediate medical attention is necessary. Understanding the implications of abdominal pain and the other symptoms to watch for will help you decide if your child needs immediate care.

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Bacterial Vaginosis in Women

It may not be something you want to discuss in public, but vaginal infections are pretty common in women of all ages. Of all those infections, bacterial vaginosis is the most common in women of childbearing age, according to the Centers of Disease Control. It’s also common in pregnant women, at least in the United States. Bacterial vaginosis has symptoms similar to other infections, such as STDs or yeast infections.

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Natural Cleaning Agents

Your pantry holds many natural cleaning supplies that serve the same purposes as commercial cleaners without the harsh chemicals. Using natural cleaning materials from your own kitchen also saves you money over expensive, chemical-filled cleaners. Natural cleaning agents also make it safer for kids to help out with cleaning chores. Experiment with different natural cleaning agents and solutions to find the option that works best for you.