Women – My HealthCare Tips https://www.myhealthcaretips.com Gettin My Healthy on a Food and Lifestyle Blog Wed, 26 Jul 2023 12:38:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://www.myhealthcaretips.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cropped-logo-1-32x32.png Women – My HealthCare Tips https://www.myhealthcaretips.com 32 32 Gonorrhea: Causes and Treatments https://www.myhealthcaretips.com/gonorrhea-causes-and-treatments/ https://www.myhealthcaretips.com/gonorrhea-causes-and-treatments/#respond Thu, 18 May 2023 04:53:13 +0000 https://www.myhealthcaretips.com/?p=8735 A bacterial condition known as gonorrhoea is infectious and has been around for a very long time. It’s estimated that more than 350,000 people are infected with gonorrhea annually in the United States. The infection rate has increased 5 percent since 2013, a rise believed to be due to greater infection rates among gay and bisexual men.

You can have gonorrhea without any obvious symptoms, especially if you’re a woman. If any symptoms are noticeable, they generally occur within 2 to 10 days of infection. Gonorrhea is spread by direct contact with infected mucous membranes in the genitals, rectum, and throat. In women, the bacteria typically infect the cervix (the opening of the uterus), which becomes tender to the touch and inflamed. In about 15 percent of infected women, the infection travels to the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries (this is known as pelvic inflammatory disease). Men are usually infected first in the urethra, the tube that urine and sperm pass through.

Symptoms of gonorrhea

Symptoms of gonorrhea

• Painful urination
• Green-yellow vaginal or penile discharge
• Sore throat (if contracted through oral sex)—though many people with throat infections have no symptoms or signs
• Rectal pain, soreness, bleeding, or discharge (if contracted through anal sex)

What causes gonnorhea?

Gonorrhea is caused by a bacterium, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, that can grow rapidly on the body’s mucous membranes. The infection is spread by sexual contact (vaginal, anal, or oral). A baby can contract gonorrhea from an infected pregnant mother during childbirth, which may cause the infant to go blind unless promptly treated.

What if you do nothing?

Gonorrhea may be both chronic and progressive. If left untreated, it can result in arthritis, skin sores, and heart or brain infection. Pelvic inflammatory disease can cause chronic pelvic pain and may also damage fallopian tubes, leading to ectopic pregnancy (potentially fatal to the mother) and infertility. Gonorrhoea in males can damage the prostate and cause urethral scarring, which makes urinating challenging. Gonorrhea can also cause permanent sterility in women, and it can facilitate the transmission of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Infants born to infected mothers are at risk of becoming blind unless treated. All newborns have an antibacterial medication put on their eyes at birth to prevent this.

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Are there any home remedies for gonorrhea?

Gonorrhea cannot be accurately diagnosed and treated without professional help. There are no home remedies, so see a doctor or another health-care professional if you get infected or think you might be infected. You should abstain from sexual intercourse until your physician is sure the infection is completely cured.

How to prevent gonorrhea

  • Know your partner. Get to know your sex partner before becoming intimate. Avoid anyone whose health status is questionable. Reducing your number of sex partners also reduces the risk.
  • Use a condom. Latex condoms effectively prevent the spread of gonorrhea.
  • Detect it early. If you notice any symptoms, avoid sexual contact and see your physician or other health-care provider immediately. Also notify all of your recent sex partners so that they can get tested and receive treatment, if necessary.
  • Get tested routinely if you are at high risk. Individuals at high risk include young women (under the age of 25) who are sexually active; both men and women with a history of repeated episodes of gonorrhea; and men who have sex with men. Also, be sure to get tested if you become pregnant and have had multiple sex partners.

When to call your doctor

Contact your physician immediately if you have any of the symptoms of gonorrhea listed above or if you learn that a sex partner has gonorrhea.

What your doctor will do

Following a thorough examination, your physician will diagnose the ailment with a nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) of a urine specimen (men and women) or vaginal specimen (women). This test identifies the DNA of the bacterium that causes gonorrhea and is considered the test of choice.

If the test confirms you have gonorrhea, you’re likely to receive two antibiotics: ceftriaxone (Rocephin) and azithromycin (Zithromax). These are now prescribed in combination due to the increasing prevalence of drug-resistant bacteria. According to the CDC, people treated for gonorrhea should abstain from sexual activity for 7 days after receiving treatment and until all sex partners are adequately treated (7 days following therapy and the disappearance of symptoms, if any). Any person who receives a diagnosis of gonorrhea should be tested for other STDs, including chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV.

For more information: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Why Do My Nipples Hurt? https://www.myhealthcaretips.com/why-do-my-nipples-hurt/ https://www.myhealthcaretips.com/why-do-my-nipples-hurt/#respond Wed, 19 Apr 2023 07:00:35 +0000 https://www.myhealthcaretips.com/?p=5766 Many women have had sore nipples at one time or another. There are many reasons for sore nipples, including friction, hormonal imbalances and inflammatory disorders, environmental factors, allergies, skin conditions, and infections. It is uncommon to get nipple cancer. If both nipples become sore, it is rarely indicative of breast carcinoma. This usually affects only one breast at a given time.

Nipples Hurt

Friction

Fissure of the Nipple, also known as “jogger’s pain” or “joggers nipple”, can be caused by friction from running and other sports. Repeated fabric friction against the skin can cause soreness if you are not wearing a bra or working out. These symptoms may be:

  • Soreness
  • Dryness
  • Irritation
  • Bleeding

Exercise for prolonged periods can increase your risk. This condition is more common in long-distance runners, but it can also affect other athletes. This condition can also affect surfers who do not wear rashguards.

To avoid friction

  • Wear a sports bra that is well-fitted.
  • Instead of cotton, use synthetic fabrics
  • Exercise with a waterproof plaster and surgical tape
  • You can use specialized protective products such as rash guards
  • Apply a barrier cream or nipple protection if your skin is already damaged.

If you are concerned, get medical advice.

Allergy and sensitivity

Your nipples, one of the most sensitive parts of your body, react to subtle changes in the surrounding environment. You might notice a sensitivity to different stimuli, such as:

  • Hot or cold weather
  • Soap or shower gel
  • Laundry detergent
  • Lotions
  • Woollens are an excellent fabric for clothing.

Itching, redness, or chapping are all signs of allergy or sensitivity.

Sexual activity

Your nipples can become sore from friction or rubbing during sexual activity. It is usually temporary and will disappear once the nipples have had a chance to heal. It may be helpful to apply a moisturizer, antiseptic, and barrier gel as needed.

Hormonal changes

The changes in progesterone and estrogen levels can cause nipple discomfort or pain at specific times during a woman’s month. Most often, tenderness in your breasts and nipples occurs before you have your period. This is normal and not something to be concerned about. However, seek medical attention if the soreness persists beyond a brief period. Who may refer you to your GP for hormone testing?

Paget’s disease in the nipple

Paget’s disease can cause nipple pain very rarely. This rare nipple condition accounts for 1% of all breast carcinomas. This could be a sign of underlying breast cancer. It is not known what caused it.

The earliest signs of nipple skin disease include:

  • Redness
  • Crusting

Who can find these advanced symptoms:

  • Itching
  • Tingling
  • Sensitivity
  • Burning sensations or pain

The most common treatment is surgery. But, who may require surgery depending on the severity of the condition?

  • Lumpectomy and radiotherapy
  • A mastectomy simple or modified
  • Radical mastectomy

Also Read: When Do Breasts Stop Growing?

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Tips for Being a Labor Coach https://www.myhealthcaretips.com/tips-for-being-a-labor-coach/ https://www.myhealthcaretips.com/tips-for-being-a-labor-coach/#respond Fri, 24 Mar 2023 12:11:21 +0000 http://www.briansocean.com/?p=898 Giving birth can tread a thin line between severe pain and boundless joy. And it can be argued that the mother does all the work. But if she has a labor coach, giving birth can be a little easier and not as scary.

A labor coach helps the mom before the delivery and stays in the hospital room through birth. A coach is a great source of comfort and support through childbirth. The expectant father or partner most often fills this role, but a relative or friend may step in instead.

Childbirth education classes may be the best way to learn how to fill the coach’s role. These classes teach expectant mothers and partners about labor, birth, breastfeeding, and infant care. Most classes teach breathing and relaxation techniques, plus how to best manage labor at the hospital, birth center, or home.

Getting educated

Taking classes gets the partner more involved in the pregnancy. Sessions can be a bonding experience between mom and her coach. Even for mothers who’ve already had a child, having a coach can ease anxiety.

Classes with an instructor and other couples will give expectant moms and labor coaches a forum to discuss:

  • Fears about labor and birth
  • Pain relief options like massage, relaxation, breathing, and medication
  • How the baby will be monitored during labor and birth
  • The role a partner may play in labor and birth

In seeking a class, the labor coach and expectant mother should ask about the program first.

  • How big is the class?
  • Is the instructor certified?
  • What is the instructor’s philosophy about labor and birth?
  • What method(s) of breathing and relaxation are taught?
  • Will coping skills be taught to women seeking a medicated or medicine-free birth?

Classes may be offered through the education department of the hospital where the mother plans to give birth. Sessions may include a tour of the maternity department. You may also be able to talk with nurses there about what to expect on delivery day.

Planning ahead

The best labor coaches are ready to advocate for the mother. Know what she expects before she arrives for delivery. Make sure you’ve discussed:

  • Breathing techniques
  • The role of specific medical staff during birth
  • Her wishes about pain medicine
  • Things that may warrant a change in plans

A written statement of birth preferences will help clarify these decisions. But long and painful labor may force a change of heart. Talk with the mom-to-be ahead of time about how she’ll tell you when she’s ready for a change in plans.

You can also help by preparing to bring these items to the hospital when it’s time for delivery:

  • Magazines
  • Card games
  • Crossword puzzles
  • A CD player or iPod with mom’s favorite music
  • Extra pillows or cushions (good for when she needs to shift to relieve pain)
  • Pictures of family members she can look at during contractions

During the birth

Take note of everyone’s role in the birth and delivery team. If the mother is in severe pain and wants medication, the coach needs to be able to find a nurse or doctor who can help.

Be prepared to:

  • Help her sit, squat, lie sideways, crouch, or walk up and down hallways
  • Give many massages, especially on the lower back and feet
  • Help her take warm baths, showers, or whirlpool baths
  • Apply cool compresses to her forehead
  • Find distractions that can help shift the focus away from labor, such as looking at photos or talking about a restful vacation spot

Above all, labor coaches need to be supportive, flexible, and understanding. The mom may get so focused during contractions that she may ignore you or even get angry. Don’t take anything personally. Soon, a newborn will appear and labor will be a distant memory.

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10 Most Common Causes of Bladder Cancer in Women https://www.myhealthcaretips.com/bladder-cancer-in-women/ https://www.myhealthcaretips.com/bladder-cancer-in-women/#comments Thu, 23 Mar 2023 01:24:10 +0000 http://www.briansocean.com/?p=677 A cause is anything that will change your chances of getting affected by a disease like cancer. Different conditions have different reasons. For example, the leading causes of bladder cancer in women are like smoking alcohol intake. Bladder cancer can be caused by the uncontrolled growth of the cells in the bladder wall. Primarily it will affect people who are more than 50 years of age.

Cancer Definition

The actual causes of bladder cancer are still unclear, but some risk factors are known to increase the risk of getting this. Smokers and alcoholics are at more risk of getting bladder cancer. People exposed to chemicals used in the manufacturing industries are associated with an increased risk of getting bladder cancer. Being infected with parasites in tropical areas can also increase the risk of getting bladder cancer.

1. Smoking:

This is the most common cause of bladder cancer. Chain smokers are 3 times more likely to get bladder cancer than nonsmokers. 50 % of bladder cancers are happening due to smoking only.

2. Workplace Exposure to Chemicals:

Some chemicals used in industries have been causing bladder cancer. For example, chemicals like beta-naphthylamine, benzidine, and aromatic amines used in the dye industry may cause bladder cancer in women and men. In addition, workplace exposure and cigarette smoking may perform collectively cause bladder cancer.

3. Age:

The risk of being affected by bladder cancer can increase with age. For example, 9 out of 10 people affected by bladder cancer are above 55.

4. Ethnicity and Race:

Whites are more prone to get bladder cancer compared to Asian women. Asian Americans, American Indians, and Americans have slightly lower rates of getting bladder cancer. Still, the reason behind this is not apparent.

5. Bladder Birth Defects:

Before birth, usually, there is a link between the belly button and the bladder. This is known as the urachus, which generally goes away before dawn. However, sometimes part of this link may remain after birth, which could cause cancer.

6. Cancer therapy:

Women who received radiation therapy to treat cervical cancer can be at high risk of developing bladder cancer. In addition, some kinds of drugs that are used in chemotherapy to treat cancer can also pose an elevated risk.

7. Inflammation of the bladder:

Women with cystitis or chronic bladder inflammation have a significant risk of developing squamous cell bladder cancer. This inflammation is due to using a urinary catheter for extended periods. Also, a parasitic infection can lead to chronic inflammation of the bladder that can be linked to squamous cell carcinoma risk.

8. Family:

Women who have family members with bladder cancer are at higher risk of developing bladder cancer in women.

9. Consuming less fluid:

Women who don’t drink enough fluids are at higher risk for bladder cancer in women when compared to women who drink a lot of fluids. When you drink more water, you will empty your bladder more often, which keeps the chemical from lingering in their bodies.

10. Diabetes:

Women who have diabetes are at a 40% higher risk of developing bladder cancer in women.

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Women’s Health: A Perception https://www.myhealthcaretips.com/womens-health-a-perception/ https://www.myhealthcaretips.com/womens-health-a-perception/#respond Fri, 27 Jan 2023 01:31:25 +0000 https://www.myhealthcaretips.com/?p=5550 The conditions of a women’s health always relate to the baby she gives birth to. Thus, it is a need of the hour to manage a stress-free mind and all the required fitness.

The appearance of women is extremely vital and has its status in society. From birth, they have to maintain many relations and health changes. Thus, the physical condition of a woman should get profound care and nourishment. News and views related to woman’s health have always become a center of attraction.

The Institutions like National Institute of Child Care, including the Office of Research on Women’s Health, have joined hands to keep an eye to all the changing developments and conditions related to Women’s Health.

Some of the circumstances that usually bother a woman’s body are as follows:-

Menstruation:

Menstruation

The difficulty in menstruation in a woman could be a delayed appearance of the menstruation cycle or less blood releasing the cycle or pain in the lower abdomen at menstruation. This sickness occurs due to any disorder in the body, mental stress, any fatal disease, weakness, old age, or any other reason for abnormal blood circulation in the body.

These women can face difficulty in eyesight, lower back pain, joint soreness, Arthritis, weakness, and many types of cancers and tumors.

The woman, who has abnormal menstruation, should always avert the foodstuff that can show the outcome of constipation, like more poultry and dairy products, tobacco, or alcohol. She should have a habit of daily exercise; exercises help the body to function well.

They are also advised to eat more papaya, banana, Parsley, ginger, and almost all the fruits. Many doctors have suggested M2 Tone to treat a common disorder of menstruation.

Back pain and Arthritis:

Back pain and Arthritis

A back pain or lower back pain is a very common issue in women’s health. This condition comes if a woman does not have a proper intake of calcium or other important minerals like Vitamin A, B, C, and K. Currently, another condition of pelvic pain is also spreading its roots in women worldwide. This pain affects the rectum, uterus, bladder, and the muscles related to the pelvic. Many women suffer from chronic occurrence of pelvic pain or CPP, which is medically known as vulvodynia. Researchers say the women who are sexually harassed may suffer from chronic pelvic pain.

Arthritis is also a widespread concern in several women. In a condition of Arthritis, a woman gets tenderness and pain in the joints. Recently, research in the US has discovered an exceeding number of rheumatoid Arthritis in women with white skin color, especially US citizens. The disease occurs because of a low level of calcium. The other problem-related joints is Gout; this is also high in the woman suffering from malnutrition.

Alcoholism:

Alcoholism

Alcoholism in women is very unfortunate. There are millions of women who are suffering from heavy doses of drugs or alcohol, or tobacco. These habits relate to cancers, especially breast cancer.

Breast cancer:

Breast cancer

The condition of breast cancer has also affected many women around the world. These conditions come because of some positive changes in the DNA. In breast cancer, some abnormal tissues grow inside the breast and start damaging the inside nerves. The sickness occurs because of heavy intake of alcohol, working in exploitive circumstances, Heavy doses of medicines, and starvation. Usually, breast cancer is treated by surgery, immunization, Chemotherapy, and many hormone rehabilitation. Oral intake can also treat these medicines in addition to surgery.

Infertility:

Infertility

Infertility in Woman Health is the complication where she faces the disability in conceiving a baby. There are cases where a woman may lose fertility after having the first child; it is medically named Secondary Infertility. Infertility can happen because of difficulty of egg creation, difficulty in the Fallopian tube, effects of some medicines, surgery, injury in the fallopian tube, allergy, and any sexually transmitted Infection.

The possibility of infertility in a woman can also be due to a problem in the men’s sperm. In a treatment process, the physicians adopt medicines or ART therapy called Assisted Reproductive Technologies. This includes an array of treatment methods like Intra-Uterine Insemination or IUI, In Vitro Fertilization or IVF, egg donation, and stimulating the Ovulation process.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases:

The sexually transmitted disease can transpire through oral, anal, or vaginal sex among women. The women who are in prostitution or the girl child who are abused always suffer from STD infections. Some of these diseases are Gonorrhea, Herpes, Chlamydia, HPV or Human papillomavirus, and HIV or Human immunodeficiency virus infection.

Cervical cancer:

Cervical cancer

Cervical cancer among women is very much popular. The fine thing is that if the cancer is diagnosed in an early stage, it can be cured entirely. It is a health condition where cervix cells develop abnormally and start getting tumors.

Also Read: 20 Cancer Fighting Foods You Must Eat

Ectopic Pregnancy:

Ectopic Pregnancy

In a condition of ectopic pregnancy, a woman’s egg or ova develops in the outer side of the uterus or womb. The ova can also be settled inside the abdomen or cervix. This segment of pregnancy is also known as abdominal pregnancies. Women who suffer from STD diseases may have an Ectopic Pregnancy.

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How Do The Myths On Menstruation Cause Problems To Women? https://www.myhealthcaretips.com/menstruation-cause-problems-to-women/ https://www.myhealthcaretips.com/menstruation-cause-problems-to-women/#respond Thu, 22 Dec 2022 01:16:04 +0000 http://www.briansocean.com/?p=1104 Menstruation is a natural, normal part of a woman’s health cycle. But for many women who live in underprivileged areas, it can be the most dreaded time in the entire month. Though man has moved from apes to the mobile-wielding technical giant of today, some taboos hold their place in cultural practices even in this digital world. And the taboos on menstruation have not even spared developed countries such as Australia.

Society and cultural practices around menstruation have created weird trends. These are the same trends that cause gender inequality to lack jobs for women. The negative aspects of menstruation can affect the girls’ mentality, lifestyle, emotions, and health.

Now shall we look at some of the simple myths regarding menstruation?

#1. In Japan, Rarely Will You Find Female Chefs

You can find the endangered fish species on the menu of a hotel in Japan, but it is very rare to find a woman chef. As per the good old tradition, women were excluded from the cooking field in the cooking field because of their periods. The reason given was – during the menstruation cycle, women can create imbalances in mixing ingredients and taste of food.

#2. Girls During The Menstrual Cycle Cannot Attend Classes In Nepal

A practice must be thrown to the graveyard as soon as possible. The country passed a law against this practice prior to a decade, but the tradition of shame exists even today. Known as the Chaupadi tradition, it involves the seclusion of menstruating girls for days. This practice is still prevalent in Nepal.

The girls are forced to live in sheds or dark rooms during the period. If the cowsheds or rooms are not clean, they can develop life-threatening illnesses.

#3. The Menstruation Time Is Still Considered A Secret

In countries such as Malawi, a discussion on menstruation is considered a shame. Puberty-attaining girls usually depend on their aunts to get information on designing fashion pads from old clothes. And there is also the cruel practice – the girls should not converse with boys during this time.

#4. In Bolivia, Mixing Sanitary Pads With Trash Can Lead To Outbreak Of Cancer

How bizarre can a myth go? Like the title? In this country, girls are told by parents and even their teachers that throwing their sanitary pads into the garbage lot can lead to a cancer epidemic.

So the school-going girls cannot dispose of the pads and must keep them in their school bags. Then they have to go home to get rid of the sanitary napkins.

#5. Pollution of Food

India is well-known for its folklore and traditional practices. But in some primitive areas, girls and women cannot step into the kitchen during their menstrual cycle. It is opined that they can spoil the food just with a light touch.

So what are the common rituals usually followed everywhere?

Women are kept in secluded places during their menstruation. They should not prepare food or enter religious places.

What Are The Challenges Girls Face During Their Menstruation Periods?

In villages across developing countries, many girls face a shortage of safe, clean lavatory facilities. The lavatories are usually filthy and situated at the back of the school. They are used because of no other alternative. In some villages, the Government School has no toilets. Girls who attained puberty and attended school had to be makeshift within the fields or behind trees.

Just imagine concentrating on their studies will be impossible for the girl who wants to change or dispose of her pad. In a very short time, girls will get depressed and tired of dealing with the situation. During these times, their families will encourage them to stay home to fend for their elders and force them to marry.

Girls leaving school is a concern for the entire world. Educated women stay in the best of health, give birth to healthy children, earn more, and play an active role in their country’s development.

Some persons denounce these rituals as unhealthy in humanitarian practices against women. However, instead of opposing superstition, it is advisable first to understand the reason behind following such rituals and address the main cause. This method will be more helpful in eradicating the practices slowly in the future.

In some countries and primitive areas, changing the negative taboos about menstruation can take generations. But, usually, it has been noticed that the girls who do not believe in superstition are those only with educated mothers. So, the best way to change is to make girls attend school in villages, small towns, and primitive areas. Most important, Who should meet their basic lavatory facilities?

Conclusion

Is There Hope?

Definitely.

Some persons such as ArunachalamMuruganantham took it upon themselves to change the tradition. Even though ostracized by his own family, he developed a simple, low-cost, effective sanitary pad for poor women. It is a biography set on the life of Arunachalam.

It is also heartening to see that some countries such as China, Japan, Indonesia, and South Korea have stringent laws to offer women sick leave during their menstruation period.

Please note that the next article will be on home improvement services.

We hope that this article on taboos of menstruation has exterminated the common misconceptions. Did we miss any points? Feel free to put a review in the comments section.

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10 Foods Avoid When Pregnant https://www.myhealthcaretips.com/foods-avoid-when-pregnant/ https://www.myhealthcaretips.com/foods-avoid-when-pregnant/#respond Tue, 25 Oct 2022 01:43:29 +0000 https://www.myhealthcaretips.com/?p=2869 Your pregnancy can be an extremely rewarding and enjoyable period of your life, but it also comes with plenty of anxiety. One of the most common things that expectant mothers worry about is whether certain foods and drinks are safe to consume during pregnancy. Although many of your favourite snacks and meals are perfectly compatible with a healthy pregnancy, there is a small group of foods that you should Avoid due to their potential to damage your unborn baby. Read on to discover the ten most important things you must exclude from your diet  while pregnant.

Top 10 Foods Avoid When Pregnant

#1. Particular cheeses foods avoid when pregnant

Particular cheeses foods avoid when pregnant

Cheese tends to confuse pregnancy, as there are rumours that pregnant women should not eat any form of cheese. In truth, hard cheeses (such as parmesan, cheddar, and stilton) are safe for you and your baby because they have low water content and are therefore unlikely to contain any harmful microbes. In contrast, many soft kinds of cheese (such as brie and gorgonzola) are made with a mould and contain a listeria bacterium.

Studies on problematic pregnancies have conclusively established that Listeria can lead to stillbirths, miscarriages, and life-threatening illnesses during a child’s early years. In addition, cheeses like feta, ricotta, mozzarella, and goat’s cheese are sometimes made with unpasteurized milk, which is not safe to consume during pregnancy. If you are purchasing any of these final cheeses, make sure that you carefully check the labels and only pick out ones made from pasteurized milk.

#2. Liver (and foods that contain liver)

Foods that contain liver usually contain a high amount of retinol, which is a form of vitamin A. Most pregnant women are aware that some forms of vitamin A can cause congenital disabilities, but many do not know that liver is such a rich source of retinol. On the other hand, vitamin A in the form of carotenoids can actively help your baby’s development, so make sure that you eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.

#3. High levels of caffeine foods avoid when pregnant

High levels of caffeine foods avoid when pregnant

It is perfectly fine to continue enjoying regular cups of coffee or tea while you are pregnant. Still, you need to be careful that your caffeine intake is never higher than 200mg per day (i.e. approximately the amount contained in two cups of coffee). It would help if you also tried to avoid painkillers or flu remedies that contain caffeine. Studies show that women who consume excessive amounts of caffeine during their pregnancies are substantially more likely to have babies born at low birth weight.

These babies are more likely to develop a wide range of health problems as they age. In addition, it is worth noting that there is at least some evidence that high caffeine consumption can lead to miscarriages.

#4. Raw or undercooked meat

For the entire duration of your pregnancy, it is best to err on the side of caution and only eat well-done meat. Even if you normally prefer rare meat, all the meat you consume while pregnant should be cooked until the juices run clear and there is no remaining pinkness. If you cook your meat in this way, you will dramatically reduce your likelihood of serious bacterial infections like E. coli, salmonella, and Campylobacter. All of these bacteria can put your baby at risk by causing severe food poisoning. Less commonly, rare meat can also carry toxoplasmosis, a potentially deadly infection caused by a certain parasite that can live in meat.

#5. Particular types of fish

Particular types of fish foods avoid when pregnant

Oily fish such as tuna, sardines, and salmon can contain levels of mercury that are high enough to endanger your baby’s developing nervous system. As a result, you should not eat any more than two portions of oily fish per week. You also need to avoid all shark and swordfish meat for the same reason.

#6. Pâté foods avoid when pregnant

Both meat and vegetable pâtés often contain the bacterium Listeria, which (as mentioned above) is associated with an increased risk of stillbirths, disease, and miscarriages.

#7. Undercooked eggs foods avoid when pregnant

Undercooked eggs foods avoid when pregnant

Raw or undercooked eggs are entirely off the table during pregnancy. You must cook your eggs until the yolks and whites are entirely solid to make sure that you avoid contracting salmonella. Given that partially cooked eggs pose this danger, you should avoid certain types of mayonnaise as well.

#8. Vitamin A supplements foods avoid when pregnant

Since certain forms of vitamin A can cause congenital disabilities while you are pregnant, you should always avoid vitamin A supplements and multivitamins that contain vitamin A. If you are concerned about any other ingredients in multivitamins, ask your doctor for advice on the right type to take.

#9. Unwashed fruits and vegetables

Eating plenty of fresh fruit will provide you and your growing baby with an excellent range of important nutrients, but you need to practice extremely good hygiene to make these foods safe. Always wash fruits and vegetables, even if you are going to cook them. There is sometimes still soil on fresh produce even if you cannot see it with the naked eye.

#10. Certain types of sushi

Certain types of sushi foods avoid when pregnant

If you want to continue eating sushi during your pregnancy, you need to be very careful about selecting the right kind. More specifically, you should only eat sushi made from fish that has been frozen before being used to make sushi. Potentially dangerous parasites live in many types of fish, and these can remain in sushi if they are not killed through freezing.

Also Read: 10 Best Foods To Eat While Pregnant

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Abs Diet for Women https://www.myhealthcaretips.com/abs-diet-for-women/ https://www.myhealthcaretips.com/abs-diet-for-women/#respond Sun, 23 Oct 2022 05:33:50 +0000 https://www.myhealthcaretips.com/?p=4994 The abs diet for women has been devised for revving up consumption of proteins as it is believed that our bodies consume more excellent fuel when assimilating them. Hence, when dietetic consumption of such foods increases, additional calorie melting would occur simply for digestion purposes, mainly as our bodies use ten to thirty percent of the total calorific consumption on assimilation itself.

The abs diet for women is quintessentially twelve main foods, which are abbreviated as:

ABS DIET POWER

A – Almond, other nut varieties

Almond

Nut varieties help in combating obesity, cardiovascular conditions & cancers—protein presence in nut forms aid in building leaner muscle. As muscle exhumes fuel, more powers one has would aid in burning additional calories daily. Almond intake permits snacking minus the addition of considerable weight.

Scientists deem that almond has a constituent that aids in blocking some extent of their fat from being absorbed. Additionally, eating almonds even seems to be squelching craving & averts binge-eating at other instances during the day.

B – Bean, Legume

The fiber-rich presence in beans additionally helps in regulating assimilation in your GI tract. Fiber even tends to bind onto intestinal bile acid & aids in its secretion. As bile partially has cholesterol hence intake of a fiber-rich dietetic intake is a means of lowering cholesterol.

Also Read: Abs Are Made In The Kitchen

Bean is a vegan protein source with the absence of saturated fats. Try always opting for the following types of bean along with lentil for providing fiber & regulating assimilation:

  • Pinto
  • Garbanzo
  • Black
  • Navy

In case one feels bloated, then they could be eaten alongside a digestive enzyme.

S – Spinach

Spinach & several leafy greens are a rich antioxidant & phytonutrient source that aid in neutralizing oxygen free radicals, which have been established to speed up aging & being carcinogenic. Coumadin users must consult their doctor before augmenting leafy greens’ consumption as vitamin K presence in some of these could annul the effect of some blood thinners & increasing one’s susceptibility to blood clot formations. Otherwise, cupfuls of such green veggies could be eaten without worrying about the calorie load, making it an ideal food to slim down the tummy.

Milk Items

Augmenting your consumption of non-fat or less-fat milk, curds & cheeses would help build bone strength & density, which could even help prevent bone thinning. It is particularly pertinent to females, as they have a greater susceptibility to it.

Instant Rolled Oats

Instant Rolled Oats

A whole-grain that proffer myriad health advantages due to rich fiber presence could lower cholesterol and help in blood glucose level regulation among people with diabetes. Rolled oats would additionally lower one’s risk for cardiovascular ailment.

Eating it proffers a sense of fullness for more time and always opting for plain varieties rather than those with included sugars (being watchful about phrases like dextrose, cane juice, sugar, or maple sugar).

Egg

Egg

The white portion of the egg is laden with protein that aids in building lean muscle & even boosting metabolism that tackles obesity. Many from the body-building fraternity consume egg white during breakfasts daily.

Turkeys

Turkeys, alongside several lean meat forms, offer additional body proteins, boosts metabolism & weight reduction. Pale meat varieties even possess lesser fatty contents hence are favored as compared to usual turkey meat. Therefore, opting for turkey breasts alongside de-skinned chicken, lean cuts of beef, fishes, bison to promote muscle-building & strengthening the immune system.

Peanut Butter

Peanut Butter

The healthful fats plus protein-laden presence in peanut butter would help curb craving (since fat would be taking more time in digesting & feeling full for longer), increasing metabolism & promote muscle-building. The omega-3s presence in it also helps in preventing heart disease.

It is an identified fact that when consumption of fats is lowered under twenty percent of calorific worth every day, one tends to feel more famished sooner.

Olive Oil

Olive Oil

It deploys olive oil as a substitute for butter, vegetable oils & shortenings to cook foods & in salad dressing somewhat soured cream. Olive oil intake would boost consumption of omega-3s that aid in lowering cholesterol. It is an unsaturated fat source that helps in abdominal shrinkage when deployed instead of saturated fats.

Whole –Grain Cereal & Bread

Opting for whole-grain variety in bread & cereal would thwart the body from accruing excessive fats as dietetic consumption would be much lesser. It even aids in preventing cardiovascular ailment & lowering cholesterol.

Extra Proteins

Whey protein powder is an uncomplicated means of increasing the consumption of proteins. Zinczenko is one example of this, which is believed to be an ideal combo of essential amino acids that enhance maintaining & development of lean muscles. It even proffers a sense of fullness & revs up metabolism to some extent. It is an ideal addition to your shake or smoothie or stirred in oatmeal or baking with whey.

Raspberry

Raspberry

Raspberry alongside several berry varieties could pacify a sweet yearning while not piling on additional sugar or excess calories – thus shriveling the tummy. The elevated antioxidant presence even combats ailment-causal free radical presence in the body.

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5 Athleisure Must-Haves for Fit Women https://www.myhealthcaretips.com/5-athleisure-must-haves-for-fit-women/ https://www.myhealthcaretips.com/5-athleisure-must-haves-for-fit-women/#comments Sat, 27 Aug 2022 02:38:08 +0000 http://www.briansocean.com/?p=1241 Feeling comfortable and ready to get into your fit women’s goals has a lot to do with how you feel about yourself. One great aspect of mindfulness and willingness to move is the way you look in terms of the clothes you wear. You may find this strange, but the truth is that clothes can affect your mood and behavior.

In case you enjoy a more sporty and casual lifestyle or plan to get fit women, don’t hesitate to fill your wardrobe and enrich your outfits with some athleisure essentials. Getting sporty and fit women doesn’t have to mean that you can’t feel stylish at the same time.

1. Comfy and breathable footwear

There are plenty of footwear options available these days. The key here is to choose shoes that will match your activities and personality the most. Luckily, the two usually go well together. Essentially, when choosing shoes, you should prioritize the fit women and comfort before anything else. Therefore, take the time to try them on and walk around a bit, to see if they are the perfect fit.

These days, breathable and light materials are not only trendy but are also perfect for fitness footwear and warmer days ahead. In that respect, you may want to look into these kinds of shoes that will allow you the lightness of movement and sock-like comfort.

2. Stay stylish with sporty bottoms

Obviously, athleisure fashion has come a long way, and the choice of sporty and cool bottoms is vast. Moreover, you’ll always need more than one pair of bottoms in different situations. In that respect, make sure to always have slightly loose sweatpants that still follow your figure flatteringly.

These can be paired with other clothing bits and pieces easily to create different looks. Moreover, comfortable active shorts, as well as leggings, are true must-haves for fitness-enthusiastic ladies who care about their comfort and style.

3. Sports bras are a true essential

When it comes to athleisure must-haves, there’s nothing quite like a top-quality sports bra. This is very important if you actually want to get some exercise done, and generally, feel and look good in your athleisure wear. All ladies know that a good bra can make a drastic change to the overall look. Unfortunately, the same goes for a bra that’s not comfy or sturdy enough. This is why it’s paramount that you invest in top-quality sports bras that will provide the support you need, allow you to move freely, and still look your best.

4. The variety of tops

Athleisure tops come in all styles and designs. This is definitely where you get the maximum freedom to give a personal touch to your fashionable outfits. After all, feeling and looking great all the time, even when you’re getting ready to exercise, is a great mood and productivity booster. Regardless of what top style you prefer, make sure that you pay attention to the materials the tops are made of. Essentially, you want to choose breathable, airy, and thin materials that will fight away the post-workout odor.

5. Cool accessories

With athleisure fashion getting more popular and more beneficial for encouraging ladies to get fitter, there has been a burst of accessories that can effectively accompany this fashion style. For starters, sporty bags and backpacks can now be found in an array of different colors and designs for you to choose from. Moreover, wireless earbuds, LED heel clips, belts designed specifically for fitness enthusiasts to carry their essentials, clip-on mp3 players, wrist and headbands, etc. make a great addition to your fitness lifestyle.

Read More:- What Are The Top Reasons To Pursue Your Fashion Career On Instagram?

True, working out on a regular basis is not about fashion, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy a burst of positivity and encouragement that comes with proper outfits. Moreover, the athleisure style is trendy and cool and allows you to enjoy various social and daily situations while looking fabulous, happy, and comfortable.

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Rhythm Method for Pregnancy Prevention https://www.myhealthcaretips.com/rhythm-method-for-pregnancy-prevention/ https://www.myhealthcaretips.com/rhythm-method-for-pregnancy-prevention/#respond Fri, 01 Jul 2022 06:30:31 +0000 https://www.myhealthcaretips.com/?p=5783 The  rhythm method  – preferred by the Luddite & strict Catholic crowd – has lately become popular with renewal in interests noted in recent times.

Many physicians have noticed a greater interest in women patients during the past couple of years – many of whom feel they’ve had enough of hormonal intake & are keen on a lesser-invasive means of birth control.

Rhythm Method

Rhythm Method

Additionally called the calendar method or periodic abstinence,  the rhythm method  prevents conception by basically not engaging in sex in the days when one ovulates. Several baby-hopeful couples too deploy this approach for timing sex to coincide with when the woman ovulates to enhance their pregnancy chances.

Tracking menses cycles for a minimum of six months at the onset is essential for understanding bodily patterns & knowing exactly which days the woman is highly fertile. Then, by not having sex on such days or deploying other contraceptive choices like condoms, Who could prevent pregnancy.

Manner of Working

The woman’s menstrual cycle is the basis for this fertility awareness method. Classically, sperms could be surviving within the woman’s reproductive system for about five to seven days; however, an egg has a survival period of merely twenty-four hours.

Hence, it is likely that fertilization of a woman’s egg could occur even two to three days post-sex when ovulation has taken place & sperm is already existent inside the body.

But, twenty-four hours following ovulation, it is comparatively risk-free to state that conception wouldn’t occur until the woman’s subsequent menses cycle. However, how could a woman find out her peak fertile days?

The majority of the period cycles could be segregated into trio stages – pre & post-ovulatory infertility phases & the fertility phase sandwiched between the duo.

The 1st day when a woman experiences her menstrual bleeding is deemed the 1st day of her menstrual cycle. Therefore, for determining the preovulatory period, tracking menses cycles for a minimum of six months is needed.

After such time, your briefest cycle is to be taken into consideration & then subtracting nineteen from it. For instance, in case a woman’s briefest menses cycle has been twenty-six days, then subtracting nineteen from twenty-six yields seven – hence she would not be fertile till the seventh day of her cycle.

The post-ovulatory infertile stage is computed by deduction often from one’s longest-lasting menses cycle. For example, if a woman’s lengthiest menses cycle has been thirty-two days, then subtracting ten from thirty-two would give twenty-two.

Hence, on the twenty-second day of a woman’s cycle, she would be resuming yet another non-fertile phase. This would also be translating to the fact that between day eight till twenty-one of any menses cycle, abstaining from sexual contact would be needed or using some birth control option is crucial since the chances of conception is considerably heightened during such period.

Who’s an ideal candidate for the Rhythm Method?

Being rather vigilant about any changes occurring inside one’s body, awareness about the span of your monthlies, spotting variations in cervical mucus (profuse & thin means approaching ovulation & thick & non-existing is possibly a risk-free day) & being heedful about bodily temperature variations (is some 10ths of a degree more when a woman ovulates) could all be helpful for those planning on using the Rhythm method .

Hence, Who wouldn’t benefit women experiencing erratic menses cycles from this birth control technique. Moreover, teens who mainly don’t experience regularity in their menses cycles are unfit for such a birth control approach.

Since this approach needs to be periodically abstinent, it is primarily suggested for individuals in committed, monogamous relationships wherein the couple is STD-free. Moreover, the rhythm method provides no shielding from sexually transmitted diseases such as Chlamydia & HIV.

Seeking your doctor’s consultation before adopting this technique is highly recommended since they would be better able to suggest the precise means of tracking your menses cycle &, in case necessary, using some device to know when you are ovulating.

Efficacy

Imperfectly using such a pregnancy prevention method or engaging in sex when the woman is fertile has caused a comparative rise in failures met with the use of the rhythm method. From around a hundred females deploying this approach, about twenty-five might accidentally get pregnant.

Despite following this approach to the T, it still has merely ninety-one percent efficacy, which translates to the fact that nine would conceive yearly from a hundred females using such approach correctly.

How Reliable is the Rhythm Method?

Several factors are contributory to making the rhythm method not that dependable. Aside from the usually made blunders such as incorrect tracking of menses cycle, the erroneous formula being used for finding non-fertile or fertile period, engaging in sex during a fertile period or perhaps the non-willing approach of a mate, rhythm method has some imperfections.

The principle deployed for ascertaining a woman’s fertile phase is based on a presumption that all females are ovulating mid-way in their period cycle. However, though several females are ovulating mid-way, some are ovulating sooner, or others are not ovulating till just before menstruating.

Moreover, several females experience mid-cycle blood loss, which they could wrongly be marking as a usual menses cycle that leads to a flawed computation of period cycle days. This would lead to inaccurate prediction of a woman’s fertile time leading one to engage in sex during the fertile phase innocuously.

Also Read: Skipped Periods Reasons

Previous menses cycles for predicting future menses cycles are another area leading to augmented failure rates. In most situations, previous cycles would suffice in offering you a parameter for forthcoming cycles. Still, any lifestyle variation like intake of drugs, stresses, sickness, the commencement of menopausal phase or nursing could well affect the menses cycle.

Even in the absence of such factors, the fact is that every female has a somewhat different period each month & this could be affecting when she ovulates & is fertile in that cycle.

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