International Women’s Day is a day to celebrate and reflect on progress made to promote and protect women’s equality and human rights. The theme for this year is press for progress. Despite progress, societies are still failing women in relation to health, most acutely in poor countries where women are among the poorest in all countries. Nutrition plays a major
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There are various home remedies that can help in relieving the discomfort caused by ovarian cyst like lower abdomen pain, heavy bleeding, irregular menstruation, spotting, weight gain, nausea, vomiting etc. Home Remedies for Ovarian Cyst Almonds: It is a great source of magnesium that reduces painful cramps associated with ovarian cysts. Regular consumptions help to relieve the pain and discomfort
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Gestational diabetes Gestational diabetes is generally diagnosed between the 24th and 28th week of pregnancy. During pregnancy, the placenta makes hormones that can lead to a buildup of sugar in your blood. Usually, your pancreas can make enough insulin to handle that. If not, your blood sugar levels will rise and can cause gestational diabetes. It is usually diagnosed during
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Pelvic Floor Muscles The pelvic floor is made up of a layer of muscles stretching like a tight hammock from the pubic bone in the front, to the base of the spine. Your pelvic floor supports your bladder, vagina, uterus and bowel and is very important for bladder and bowel control. Your pelvic floor muscles also play an important role
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Left Lateral Position The best sleeping position during pregnancy is “SOS” (sleep on side). Even better is sleeping on left lateral position. Sleeping on your left side will increase the amount of blood and nutrients that reach your baby. Keep your legs and knees bent, and put a pillow between your legs. Why pregnant women sleep in left position? Usually,
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Blood pressure will change through the various stages of your pregnancy as your body goes through a variety of changes. It will be checked by your midwife (midwives are specialists in pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum and women’s sexual and reproductive health) at your visits. If you have high blood pressure in pregnancy before week 20 it’s possible that it was a
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PMS Prevention – There is no way to prevent PMS but there are things (balanced diet, reduce stress, regular exercise) you can do to reduce your chances of having severe symptoms..
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is the name given to the physical, psychological and behavioural symptoms that can occur one or two weeks before a woman’s monthly period. It is also known as premenstrual tension (PMT)..
PMS Symptoms – PMS often includes both physical (feeling tired, swollen breasts) and emotional symptoms (anxiety and tension).. PMS Causes – The exact cause of PMS is unknown, but it seems to be related to the fluctuating levels of hormones, including estrogen and progesterone..
PMS Treatment Using Home Remedies, Yoga, And Diet – Foods to be taken: Eat plenty of high-fibre, starchy foods with a low glycaemic index -wholegrain cereals and breads, whole wheat pasta, brown rice and most fruit and vegetables
, Good sources of tryptophan include meat, poultry, fish, eggs, cheese, nuts and seeds
, Consume vitamin B6 rich foods to help ease the symptoms of PMS like chicken, fish (especially oily fish), breakfast cereals, potatoes, bananas and nuts
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