All of us will have something swell up at one point or another. There are a lot of reasons for it. Some are minor, others are not. The following reasons may help you decide whether you need to see your doctor, dentist or a good shoe salesman. Cardiovascular Disease: Swelling in the ankles that lasts ...
The gestation period of rabbits should, ideally, begin before the buck has ever been chosen. Having your doe in good condition is important. Not too fat, but not too thin either. Always take the doe to the buck, never the other way around. Gestation averages 31 days but can be a few days longer or ...
Gestational diabetes is a condition that occurs in about 3 percent of pregnant women. The condition is characterized by elevated blood glucose levels during pregnancy, and after the baby is born the mom’s blood sugars usually return to normal. This condition is very serious and can lead to conditions such as preeclampsia, postmaturity of the ...
When you go to the doctor’s for your prenatal checkup, the nurse will weigh you, take a urine sample, check your blood pressure and your pulse, as well as ask you a series of questions. We understand that each of these procedures helps our care providers to understand the state of our health, and helps ...
Dermatitis is a disease that affects almost any part of the body. It is characterized by redness, heat, swelling and itching of the skin. This inflammation of the skin may be both internal and external. The symptoms of dermatitis vary according to its severity and stage of evolution. The primary symptom of dermatitis is redness ...
Deficiency of Vitamin E in Pregnant Women According to a study in The American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, pregnant women who do not get enough Vitamin E may have children who are at a higher risk of suffering from asthma. The research reveals that the early life nutrient intake, both in the ...
The following information has been gathered and compiled through personal experience while traveling, teaching T’ai Chi, Qi Gong, Chinese Herbal medicine, martial arts and other health related subjects. The article also contains feedback from students and anecdotal information from readers of my columns. The following are my opinions and deductions from those sources. Acidosis is ...
Pitocin is the most commonly used drug to induce labor in pregnant women. Before a pregnant woman decides to use pitocin to induce labor, it is important that she research the risks and benefits thoroughly to ensure she is making an informed decision regarding the care she receives for herself and her unborn baby. What ...
Guinea pigs have come a long way from their wild burrowing ancestors. They have adapted tremendously to living with humans. However, the reproductive system on the female guinea pig (or sow) has yet to catch up with the pace of modern guinea pig life. Nature designed guinea pig sows to become pregnant when they are ...
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