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You may have heard that some foods will speed up postpartum recovery. However, you may also have been told the opposite — that other foods can be harmful to you and your baby. Eating after delivery should be the straightforward part of the recovery process, but the vast amount of information surrounding the subject can be challenging to sort through. So are there things that new moms should and should not be eating after giving birth?
We’ve all experienced those days when our mood takes a dip, and we’re left feeling down and sluggish. While external factors like stress, lack of sleep and other emotional triggers can contribute to our mood swings, did you know that the food you eat can also play a role in influencing your mood? The link between nutrition and mental health is gaining more attention, and research suggests that certain foods can help boost your mood naturally. So, if you’re looking to give your mood a lift, here are five foods that you might want to consider incorporating into your diet.
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can manifest as persistent worry, fear or unease, and can significantly impact a person’s daily life. While anxiety can be challenging to manage, there are some practical strategies that can help lessen its impact. It is important to see a medical professional before trying anything extreme to reduce anxiety.
It has been debated by many medical professionals if BMI is really the best way to categorize adults. Many medical professionals acknowledge that BMI can be useful in tracking weight trends across populations but does not account for differences in ethnic groups while targeting athletic people since it does not distinguish muscle mass from fat. Most often, a high BMI index is prescribed with exercise and weight loss.
We've all been there: the piercing sound of the alarm clock jolts us awake, and our first instinct is to hit the snooze button, granting ourselves a...
It is vital to not compare yourself to others in the gym when you are working out and creating your fitness plans. Different goals means different ways to exercise and conduct routines. Fitness looks different for every person depending on their own individual goals. Do not lose sight of your own goals by trying to compare yourself to others in the gym.
Dr. Cass has always been one to think outside of the box – to see what works and why. For example, during her earlier years of practice, she observed that medications were frequently ineffective, not curative, and often had unpleasant side effects, so she began experimenting with different approaches.
Let’s be honest, being on the pill is not the most pleasant experience out there. The pill’s side effects can range from nausea to migraines and can often hold you back from going about your day as you typically would. Birth control pills are not only used as contraceptives but can also address other hormone-related problems that women deal with. While some women don’t experience any adverse side effects, the pill is not every girl’s best friend. There may be a more natural alternative to the pill.
Breath analysis, also known as metabolic testing or VO2max testing, involves analyzing a person’s exhaled gasses. Its roots can be traced back to the early 1900s when scientists were searching to comprehend the fundamental mechanism of all living organisms: the absorption and utilization of oxygen, read more to know more!
Mental fitness is the ability to maintain a healthy mind while handling daily life’s challenges. It is an umbrella term that involves having a positive outlook on life, managing emotions, thinking logically and making sound choices. A mentally fit person can adapt to change, learn new skills and build and maintain healthy relationships, read more to learn more about mental fitness.
Maybe you’re wondering what the best ways to stimulate your period are so you can have more control over it. Either way, food plays an important role in regulating your period and even offering relief. Too good to be true? Read on to see exactly how food can help or stimulate your period!
There is no evidence in scientific literature to suggest that exercising when menstruating has a detrimental effect on one’s health. This is not to say that exercising during the menstrual phase is the same as when one isn’t on their period, learn more.
Suzy Griswold was in her forties when she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer.1 Naturally, she wanted to do whatever it took to remove the cancer from...
February is well-known for being American Heart Month. Considering heart-related problems are the leading cause of death in the United States, it’s...
Suzy Griswold was in her forties when she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer.1 Naturally, she wanted to do whatever it took to remove the cancer from...
February is well-known for being American Heart Month. Considering heart-related problems are the leading cause of death in the United States, it’s...
Suzy Griswold was in her forties when she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer.1 Naturally, she wanted to do whatever it took to remove the cancer from...
February is well-known for being American Heart Month. Considering heart-related problems are the leading cause of death in the United States, it’s...
Suzy Griswold was in her forties when she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer.1 Naturally, she wanted to do whatever it took to remove the cancer from...
February is well-known for being American Heart Month. Considering heart-related problems are the leading cause of death in the United States, it’s...
About Dr. Carl Hess Dr. Carl Hess has 30+ years of experience in pain management and associated syndromes. Dr. Hess is a board-certified member of...
Flipping the last page of the 2020 calendar made us realize how challenging the past year was, with its uncertainty and grim look towards the...
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In the dynamic world of dentistry, staying ahead of the competition and building a strong local network is essential. Enter Batya Comunale, a...
Life is unpredictable. One moment you're walking a familiar, comfortable path, the next it feels like the ground has crumbled beneath your feet....
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Dr. Judi Goldstone, a hormone replacement therapy doctor, weight loss specialist and alternative medicine physician at the Southern California Center for Anti-Aging, uses her expertise to aid patients through this method.
Dr. Ty Erickson is an OB/GYN at Rosemark Women Care Specialists in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Specifically, he is a urogynecologist specializing in treating women’s pelvic disorders and surgical pelvic reconstruction. While he maintains a thriving practice, his true passion is traveling the world providing medical care for women with little or no access to regular healthcare.
When your dedication to your patients drives you to grow your capabilities and evolve your practice continuously, your patients benefit tremendously. Such is the case of Dr. David A. Woodruff, DDS, who practices general and cosmetic dentistry in Modesto, California.
Dr. Harper had always gone above and beyond to give his patients the care they needed, more so than what you might call an “average doctor.” Prompted by his wife, Dr. Harper decided to look inwards and ask himself about the origin of this altruistic passion.
Your kidneys are that important! by Dr. Ray Bignall
Running a marathon is often used as a metaphor for endurance. This analogy might be familiar for some, yet it is ubiquitous for a reason.
People’s health and well-being are heavily influenced by the communities in which they live. Ideally, people have ample access to medical services and the resources to pay for them.
If you are struggling with nerve pain, you may feel like someone is following you around, randomly jabbing you with a needle. Maybe you ache all day or don’t sleep well. It’s difficult to lead an everyday life when your daily flow is constantly brought to a screeching halt by a jolt of sharp pain.
Rates of hypertension have been on the rise for decades, and it’s time we start paying attention to this silent killer.
The teenage years are the threshold when we form our personalities for the future adult life. It is also the time for once-in-a-lifetime experiments, when we take a shot at all-known vices with a just-once mentality. Such endeavors, of course, are always risky, considering that most of our adult vices stem from our teenage years. “Just once” can quickly turn into “forever.”
Antibiotics have become an everyday part of the medical world. They are used to fight bacterial infections and have saved millions of lives worldwide since their discovery. If you’ve ever had a bacterial infection, you’re probably already pretty familiar with antibiotics. However, the prevalent overuse of antibiotics is leading to some serious unintended consequences.
They have been widely used in Western medicine for decades to treat and heal illnesses caused by bacterial infections. However, there are some downsides to excessive antibiotic use.