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More Articles from Pregnancy Information: | | | | RELATED ARTICLES 50 Things To Do To Your Boss That Are Fun For You, But Not For Them 1. You’re eavesdropping and you hear your boss has reservations at his favorite restaurant.You know, the one you can’t afford.Call them back and cancel his reservations – say you’re his wife. Milk Soy Protein Intolerance: A Mothers Perspective I first learned of Milk Soy Protein Intolerance MSPI in the office of a pediatric gastroenterologists office with my seven-week-old son, Max.After the first week of his life Max lost weight and was labeled "failure to thrive." As an educated mother and nurse I was devastated that this could happen.That day in the GI specialists office, he performed a proctosigmoidoscopy and biopsy on Max. He sat me where I could see him perform the test and told me what I would see. He said that the lining of the bowel would be red, swollen and bleeding, and it was.I just sat there and cried. After the test was over and I could hold Max, Dr. Mack told me that MSPI was indeed what Max had and that I should stop breastfeeding right away and put him on a special formula.He told me that there was a diet I could follow if I wanted to continue breastfeeding, but that it was very stringent and difficult.Wanting to make the best choice for my son, I stopped breastfeeding that day and started him on Alimentum.The results were dramatic.After one bottle of Alimentum he slept for 2 and 1/2 hours straight; the longest he had ever slept. Male Infertility and Glutathione Are You Half The Man Your Father Was Metaphors of the Mind Part I The brain and, by implication, the Mind has been compared to the latest technological innovation in every generation. The computer metaphor is now in vogue. Computer hardware metaphors were replaced by software metaphors and, lately, by neuronal network metaphors. Such attempts to understand by comparison are common in every field of human knowledge. Architects and mathematicians have lately come up with the structural concept of "tensegrity" to explain the phenomenon of life. The tendency of humans to see patterns and structures everywhere even where there are none is well documented and probably has its survival value added. What is Homeopathy Homeopathy is a non-toxic system of medicine used to treat a wide variety of health concerns. Sex or Gender Alan Pease, author of a book titled "Why Men Dont Listen and Women Cant Read Maps", believes that women are spatially-challenged compared to men. The British firm, Admiral Insurance, conducted a study of half a million claims. They found that "women were almost twice as likely as men to have a collision in a car park, 23 percent more likely to hit a stationary car, and 15 percent more likely to reverse into another vehicle" Reuters. Glutathione for a Healthier Pregnancy All parents-to-be nurture the dream of a healthy pregnancy and baby. Helping a Friend Through a Miscarriage When you have a friend that has had a miscarriage there is a lot you can do to help her. Many times we are afraid to say anything because we don’t want to say the wrong thing but not saying anything at all can be just as bad. So what should you say and what shouldn’t you say. I have had three miscarriages myself and have heard a lot of things that were just not the right things to say. I have put together a list of things you can say and things you probably shouldn’t. Please be gentle with your friends that are coping with miscarriage. They need your support. Things you should say.Do call her and tell her you are sorry for her loss.Do send her a card or flowers to show you careDo let her talk as much as she needs to or wants to.Do give her a hug to let her know you care.Do offer to help with housework, babysitting or other things that she may not feel up to doing.Do acknowledge her baby.It is okay to say I don’t know what to say or I don’t know how to help. Do call and check up on her. The pain does not go away in a couple days.Give her extra attention. She needs to feel like other people care about what she is going through.Do ask if she wants to talk about it. How Endometriosis Affects Conception Endometriosis is a common, yet poorly understood disease. It can strike women of any socioeconomic class, age, or race. It is estimated that between 10 and 20 percent of American women of childbearing age have endometriosis. Top 17 Ways to Cut Your Prescription Drug Costs 1. You May Qualify for a Free Drug program.There are over 1,100 drugs that are made by 100 manufacturers who have free drug programs. Most major drug companies provide free medications, but rarely, if ever publicize their programs.An estimated two billion dollars of free medication is given away annually.Larry’s father has prostate cancer and takes Casodex every day, which costs $300 a month in the US, and $180 from Mexico. He sent his father’s information to see if he qualified. He recently found out his father did qualify to receive the drug free. Larry just happened to see a small article buried inside the newspaper. He never knew these programs existed.A complete list of drugs and manufacturers’ programs is available. For more information visit: http://www.institutedc.org Coping With an Unplanned Pregnancy Your period is late and you start to think maybe you might be pregnant. Maybe you are afraid to go take a test because you dont want to find out the results. You may be asking yourself "how could this happen" If you find yourself pregnant with an unplanned pregnancy all kinds of emotions may run through your mind. Perhaps you are secretly excited about this but scared to tell your husband. Maybe you are not married and scared about facing motherhood alone. Maybe you do not want any more children and the prospect of having another baby is the worst thing you could imagine right now. There are many scenarios that lead up to unplanned pregnancies. Mistakes in judgment happen, condoms break, birth control pills fail, even tubal ligations and vasectomies fail. Shared Dancing Has Benefits for Babies and New Moms Alike Every parent knows the calming effects on their baby of rocking and gentle motion. After all, who among us has not paced the floor at 2 am trying to entice a little one back to sleep by rocking, bouncing or swaying Biometrics ABSTRACT 5 Questions to Ask About Every Article Idea I know a good idea when I see one. So should you. Dump those time-tested ideas you’re sending off to editors every other day, and find ideas that will get you the assignment each time, every time. In Tall Grass Direct Answers - Column for the week of September 13, 2004 Cats With Feline Diabetes Can Still Lead A Happy Life “Your cat has feline diabetes.” If this is your vet’s message after examining your beloved friend, it will come as a shock. Yes, your cat has a serious disease. But you can treat it! Men and Sperm Health Men - What You Do On A Daily Basis Affects Your Sperm Maturation Process How Does Santa Make Out His List humor I’ll let you in on a secret: I know Santa Claus.And I received a letter from him with his Christmas list. Sex & Pregnancy...Do They Mix As a pregnant woman, you may experience sex drives much like your moods. Up and Down! Some women claim that they have no sex drive at all during pregnancy, and others, say their sex drive is better during pregnancy. With changes to your body happening so quickly, your moods and dives may also change just as quick! The Essence of Infidelity Infidelity affects 8 out of 10 marriages in this country.This is a shocking statistic!What happens between the time the marriage vows are spoken and that first episode of cheatingIt’s an assumption, of course, but I don’t think that 80% of the people who get married intend to cheat or be part of a love triangle. |
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