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Common Challenges-pregnancy, Nutrition Pregnancy, Mommies, Nutrition-mom, Post-Pregnancy, First Trimester, Second Trimester, Third Trimester
Gastric complaints during Pregnancy – How to deal with them?
Post Views: 501 Gastric discomfort is one of the common concerns during pregnancy. Gastric problems can range from mild discomfort to painful cramps in the abdomen. These can be attributed to hormonal changes during pregnancy and diet. In addition, some women may already have gastrointestinal (GI) conditions that can deteriorate during pregnancy and may need specific attention. Why does pregnancy cause gastric discomfort? Nausea and vomiting, diarrhoea, bloating, and constipation are common issues during pregnancy. Your body naturally creates more progesterone (a hormone that helps sustain pregnancy) when you are pregnant to help develop your unborn child. Unfortunately, these elevated hormone levels also relax all the muscles in your body,…
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Common Challenges Post Pregnancy, Common Challenges-pregnancy, Common Challenges-kids, Common Challenges - Toddlers, Diet and Nutrition-preteen, Diet and Nutrition-teens, Nutrition Kids, Nutrition Pregnancy, Nutrition Toddlers, Mini-Adults, Nutrition, Diet in Diseases, Nutrition-mom
LACTOSE INTOLERANT? WORRIED ABOUT CALCIUM INTAKE?
Post Views: 990 We have grown up starting our day with a glass of milk. Our ancestors believed that consuming milk and milk products on a daily basis benefits our health in many ways. Milk and milk products are one of the main sources of calcium in our diet. Historically, dairy products were the predominant source of dietary calcium, accounting for 70% of calcium intake in the Indian diet. Today, however, dairy products account for a mere 40% of calcium intake, largely due to the popularity of dietary supplements and the declining intake of cow’s milk. Also, with increasing allergies and intolerances associated with milk and lactose (milk sugar), consumption…
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Common Challenges-pregnancy, Common challenges-Preteen, Common Challenges-Teenagers, Skin and Hair care
SIMPLE WAYS TO KEEP PIMPLES AWAY
Post Views: 470 One of the most common problems faced during puberty and teen years are PIMPLES or Acne as we medically call it. Acne affects about 80% of people from puberty to 25 years of age. During puberty, the human body produces hormones that are new to the system of both boys and girls. This hormonal influx then leads to the production of large quantities of sebum. Sebum is an oily secretion from the sebaceous glands that can clog the pores and form a pimple which may become infected and form a pustule. Though pimples are common amongst teenagers, about 50% of people continue to have acne in their…
