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POSTPARTUM BLEEDING (LOCHIA): WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW.

The 'Post-partum' period is the  period after child delivery when the mother's body is trying to heal from and get back to functioning as it used to before conception. The postpartum period begins soon after the delivery of the baby and usually lasts six to eight weeks and ends when the mother's body has nearly returned to its pre-pregnant state.  Post partum bleeding and effects are a common concern among new mothers. Many wonder what is considered normal bleeding post-childbirth.  This article will answer your questions regarding post-childbirth bleeding and help you determine whether or not you should be concerned with your own bleeding. Photo credit: mamahippie.com Postpartum bleeding symptoms are those of heavy menstrual period which are considered alarming signs by many women. Women who give birth at this stage, experience heavy blood flow. This bleeding requires careful management to avoid future problems. Do u know that u need rest in the postpartum, but so many...
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Honey Nutrition Facts & Health Benefits

Honey Nutrition Facts &  Health Benefits


The sugar we all are accustomed to is produced in two principal ways, from beet or cane. In production sugar is extracted and refined, before consumption. Sugar is primarily made of sucrose.


Honey, on the other hand,  is made by bees using the nectar of flowering plants and stored in combs until when collected for use.





Honey is primarily made up of  Fructose, followed by glucose and sucrose. The sweet taste of honey is attributed to its higher fructose content, and fructose is known to be sweeter than glucose or sucrose.


From the above  explanation, we see that honey is sugar (contains sucrose), but it's sweeter, safer to use and it isn't inflammatory. 


In addition to its use as a natural sweetener, honey is used as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial agent. People commonly use honey orally to treat coughs and topically to treat burns and promote wound healing.


On the other hand,sugar is indeed inflammatory!

All carbs are, having high levels of oxidation too,studies show that high-sugar diets may be linked to obesity, inflammation, insulin resistance, liver issues, and heart disease.

No,It's not just honey you see, you can use it from morning to night for a hundred different things,from a cup of tea, to a beauty aid, for it's anticancer property and most especially due to it's cholesterol reduction potential.

Sugars could damage the brain, dementia being one example. Damage blood vessels and predisposes one to heart disease.


The brain does NOT essentially need glucose from food. In the brain, excess sugar impairs both our cognitive skills and our self-control. 


Over 85% of the brain preferentially works on ketones.Only that 15% functions quite happily on glucose from gluconeogenesis.


People who have diabetes or who are on sugar-restricted diets may choose to eat honey in moderation to avoid significant changes in their blood sugar levels. Pure honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 58, meaning it has a medium effect on blood sugar levels.


Whilst table sugar has been shown repeatedly to increase blood sugar levels to deleterious heights depending on the amount taken, it is also alleged to feed cancer cells and ensure their longevity.


Also, since Many cough medicines are not safe for younger children to take, so honey may be a good alternative for children over one year of age.Raw honey may have a soothing effect on digestion, helping with symptoms of diarrhea.


If you're on the sweet side of life and are a sugar addict, you might want to consider switching over to honey use today!


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