Do you have asthma? You're not alone. New stats show that the number of people diagnosed with the condtion has increased by 4.3 million from 2001 to 2009. That's nearly 1 in 12 people! Asthma is a fairly common pulmonary condition that can cause wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing. Patients can control their asthma symptoms, which are usually triggered by … [Read more...] about Asthma Rates Have Increased Dramatically Since 2001
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Tips For Handling Hot Flashes
The origin of a hot flash or night sweat can tend to be confusing even for most doctors. They believe it is related to sex hormone fluctuations which is only part of story. My 33 years in the women’s health field allowed me to use my empirical evidence of observation to learn the real cause and solutions to this issue. Most women want to avoid medication for this problem, but … [Read more...] about Tips For Handling Hot Flashes
Baby Hair Growth
There's an old saying that if a pregnant woman has heartburn, her baby will be born with a full head of hair. Interestingly enough, there is a correlation between heartburn and baby hair growth, according to the New York Times. Still, a baby born with hair might not keep that hair. In fact, it is hard to predict just when your baby's hair will grow, how fast it will grow or how … [Read more...] about Baby Hair Growth
Organ Development During Pregnancy
The development of a baby in utero is truly remarkable. Only a few weeks pass between the time an egg is fertilized and the heart begins to beat. While organ development during pregnancy may be rapid, some organs are not fully functional until the baby is full-term and ready to be born. Others, such as the heart, are functional before the end of the first trimester of … [Read more...] about Organ Development During Pregnancy
Excessive Thirst During Pregnancy
Some women are said to have skin that glows during pregnancy. It's possible this glow is caused in part by all that water you are drinking. Excessive thirst during pregnancy is universal. In most cases, the reasons you are so thirsty can be attributed to normal changes in the body during pregnancy. Symptoms Women who experience excessive thirst during pregnancy are … [Read more...] about Excessive Thirst During Pregnancy