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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...

WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF ARTHRITIS? Just as the location of arthritis varies, not all people will have the same type of arthritis. Read more: See, what arthritis is and it causes>> Types of arthritis include: Types of arthritis. OSTEOARTHRITIS, OA. OA is the most common type of arthritis. The greatest risk factor for this condition is age. Normal pain and stiffness associated with getting older don’t go away when you have this condition. Previous injuries in childhood and young adulthood can also cause osteoarthritis, even if you think you fully recovered. RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS, RA. RA is the second most common type of arthritis. In people younger than 16 years old, it’s called juvenile inflammatory arthritis (previously it was known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis). This type of autoimmune disease causes the body to attack tissues in the joints. You have a greater risk of getting this form of arthritis if you already have another type of autoimmune disorder, such as lupus, Hashimot...

THE PROBLEM OF PLASTIC POLLUTION Plastic pollution in the sea stock photo–image of plastic environment. Plastic pollution has become one of the most pressing environmental issues, as rapidly increasing production of disposable plastic products overwhelms the world’s ability to deal with them. Plastic pollution is most visible in developing Asian and African nations, where garbage collection systems are often inefficient or nonexistent. But the developed world, especially in countries with low recycling rates, also has trouble properly collecting discarded plastics. Plastic trash has become so ubiquitous it has prompted efforts to write a global treaty negotiated by the United Nations. HOW DID THIS HAPPEN? Plastics made from fossil fuels are just over a century old. Production and development of thousands of new plastic products accelerated after World War II, so transforming the modern age that life without plastics would be unrecognizable today. Plastics revolutionized medicine with l...

DIABETES AND RICE INTAKE:THE RISK? Diabetes, a result of high blood sugar, is one of the leading cause of death worldwide.  Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. It is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the one produced. Today 415 Million people worldwide are living with diabetes.It is estimated that in 2040 more than half a billion will have diabetes. Many people have pointed out the correlation between rice consumption and diabetes,and alot more have given up rice intake for health reasons. Let's, see the comparison between rice and sugar and get back to the subject matter shall we? Cooked rice is far more nutritious than sugar, and it is also much lower in carbohydrates and calories. An image of cooked rice in a bowl Raw rice is a high-calorie, high-carbohydrate food. 100 grams of raw rice contains 70 grams of carbohydrates and 34...

HONEY CONSUMPTION FOR GOUT PATIENTS. Gout is a painful form of arthritis characterized by severe pain, redness, and tenderness in the joints. Pain and inflammation occur when too much uric acid crystallises and deposits in the joints. It is an inflammatory condition caused by a buildup of uric acid in the blood (hyperuricemia). It is also the most common type of inflammatory arthritis, with over 7.44 million cases of gout estimated around the world in 2017. RISK FACTORS INCLUDE: 1.Obesity 2.High blood pressure and/or diabetes 3.Close relatives suffering from gout . 4.kidney problems 5.Eating foods that cause uric acid buildup, such as red meat, offal, and seafood. 6.Consuming excessive amounts of beer or spirits  7.Sugary drinks, sweets, and high fructose corn syrup-generally sweet stuff-are at the top of the list of foods that cause gout. As a result of the last risk factor mentioned, the question is whether honey consumption should be encouraged in gout patients? First of all, we...

WHAT IS THE BEST DIET TO LOWER CHOLESTEROL AND LOSE WEIGHT? According to research studies, eating a Mediterranean diet can help you to lower various risk factors for cardiovascular disease, including cholesterol levels.  This diet mainly includes a lot of vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, olive oil, whole grain products, fish, and poultry. Reduce consumption of processed foods, which are high in trans fat, which in turn contribute to the high serum cholesterol levels. A change in diet may just be able to; clean out the plaque buildup in your arteries, drop your cholesterol to a healthy and balanced level, and enhance your physical and psychological energy to levels you did not think possible. An example is Oatmeal which contains soluble fiber, which reduces your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, the "bad" cholesterol.  Fiber reduces cholesterol levels and is attributed to soluble fiber’s ability to chelate cholesterol in the lumen of the small intestine leading to r...

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 inflamm...

IMPORTANT TIPS FOR MAINTAINING GOOD HEALTH I'll say it again: why look for something good when you can have something better? Why take antihypertensive medications when you can maintain a healthy weight, be physically active, avoid smoking, limit the amount of alcohol you consume, and get enough sleep? I mean, Why deal with sexually transmitted infection (STI) medications when you can avoid having sex with random strangers? Know your partner's status and, if necessary, use condoms or, at the very least, abstain! The truth is that prevention is better than cure, and some of the diseases that are threatening the populace today can be avoided to some extent. BELOW ARE A FEW TIPS TO ENSURE YOUR CONTINUED HEALTH 1. Eat healthy meals and Vegetables and cut out the junk. 2. Exercise regularly and quit sedentary living. 3. Quit excessive smoking, vaping, and alcohol intake. 4. check your blood sugar level and blood pressure at regular intervals. 5.   Consume less salt and sugar also,...

HEALTH BENEFITS OF REGULAR WATER INTAKE What if i told you proper intake of water is the answer to most of your health issues? Hilarious right? Well... Water as we know makes up about seventy percentage (70%) of the human body. I mean, your muscles are 75% water; your blood is 82% water; your lungs are 90% water; your brain is 76% water; even your bones are 25% water. Water is in fact a class of food! Water helps dissolve minerals and nutrients, making them more accessible to the body. It also helps remove waste products. Adequate intake of  water helps in carrying nutrients and oxygen to your cells. flushing bacteria from your bladder. aiding digestion. preventing constipation. 1. It helps create saliva. 2. It regulates your body temperature. 3. It protects your tissues, spinal cord, and joints. 4. It helps excrete waste through sweat and urine Drinking more fluids, especially water, may help prevent bladder stones because water dilutes the concentration of minerals in your bladde...