Am I in Labor? This is a question often asked by expectant mothers. After a long pregnancy, most mothers-to-be are eager for baby’s arrival, but many wonder what to expect when labor begins. Such curiosity (and a little anxiety) is normal, especially if this is your first baby. Labor is the term used to describe [...]
Birth control pills have been around for over 50 years and are now the contraceptive of choice for many women. The pill is over 99 percent effective at preventing pregnancy when taken correctly and is easy to use. Birth control pills are a form of hormonal contraception and work by preventing ovulation. They also thicken [...]
Breastfeeding offers many advantages to both your baby and you. This important function increases mother-baby bonding, and the skin-to-skin contact and cuddle time is soothing to the baby. There are also numerous health benefits associated with breastfeeding your baby. Colostrum, the thick yellow liquid produced for 3 to 5 days after birth, is full of [...]
Although most women are familiar with the female hormones of estrogen and progesterone, they may be surprised to learn testosterone also plays a vital role in a woman’s health and wellbeing. The ovaries and adrenal glands produce a only small amount of testosterone, but the hormone is so important that even small changes in testosterone [...]
Lichen simplex chronicus is a condition that produces extreme itching and skin thickening. It develops in response to repeated scratching and rubbing of the affected skin. Over time, it leads to skin thickening, bleeding, cracking and possible infection. The condition, which is a severe form of atopic dermatitis or eczema, affects the outer female genitalia [...]
Lichen sclerosis is an incurable skin condition mainly seen in women, particularly after menopause, but it can affect men and children, too. It most commonly occurs in the vulvar region, or outer genitalia, but lichen sclerosis can also develop on other body parts including the upper body, upper arms and breast. It is not clear [...]
ADRENE-FIT The abnormal production of cortisol and other stress hormones is seen in individuals with daily life stresses, busy jobs, and extreme daily responsibilities. The ingredients in Adrene-Fit are formulated to help respond to stress overload and adrenal fatigue by improving cortisol levels and limiting the negative impact of acute adrenal stress. DOSE: 1 capsule [...]