Sex During Pregnancy

Just because you're pregnant doesn't mean your sex life is going to take a nosedive and be relegated to cold storage for nine months! In fact, sex at this time can be great fun, since you don't have to worry about birth control anymore! So throw away the rubber. You won't need them for another nine months. However, there are certain things you need to consider.

1. If the woman is in the category of 'high risk pregnancies', then it is better to stick to standard sexual positions. Leave fantasy out of the bedroom for a while, or consult your physician to find out what positions are safe in your particular case.

Chrysanthemum Tea Recipe

Chrysanthemum tea is a herbal tea which originated in China. As there are many benefits of chrysanthemum tea, it has become very popular. Let’s take a look at the chrysanthemum tea recipe...

Herbal tea has become very popular all around the world these days. One well known herbal tea is chrysanthemum tea, which was cultivated in China since 15th century BC as a flowering herb. It was introduced in Japan around the 8th century AD, and it was made to be the official seal by the Emperor. The main ingredients of chrysanthemum tea recipe are dried chrysanthemum flowers. The flowers are sweet, light and refreshing in flavor. There are different flowers available to make chrysanthemum tea, such as yellow, bright red or white chrysanthemum tea flowers. We will now see how to make chrysanthemum tea, but before that do you want to read on herbal teas?

Chickenpox in Adults

Chickenpox in adults is rarely seen. What are the identifying symptoms of chickenpox in adults? Read more on chickenpox in adults: symptoms, duration, complications and treatment.

Chickenpox is a viral disease caused by Varicella Zoster virus, also known as the Herpes Zoster virus. It is contagious and infections disease, and is common in children below 12 years of age. Chickenpox is marked by itchy blister like spots all over the body and low grade fever. It is not a life threatening disease and can be completely cured. Although uncommon, it is more severe in adults than in children. Let us know more on chickenpox in adults.

Chicken Soup - Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Try making chicken noodle soup and plain chicken soup.Check if this article helps you.

It’s a cold, wintry day and it’s raining heavily outside. All the windows and doors are closed and the soft warmth of the fire in the fireplace is emanating in the whole room and the aroma of chicken being simmered with broccoli, garlic and onion is hovering in the air. That excites the taste buds, doesn’t it? For me it really arouses my gastronomic desires.. Let me take you to a gastronomic trip of chicken soup, especially chicken noodle soup.

Chicken Soup

Ingredients required:

3 pounds chicken cut into small pieces

Causes of Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is one of the major health problems that we may face in our lifetime. We need to understand causes of hearing loss in order to get appropriate treatment.

Ability to hear is one of the five important senses that the human being possesses. Through this capability, we are able to communicate with others, enjoy the movies, songs making our life pleasurable and comfortable. Unfortunately, some people are not blessed with this gift, while some people lose their hearing ability due to some reasons. As ear is a very delicate organ, it can lose its normal functioning by several causes. Hearing loss can be defined as partial or total inability to hear sound in one or both ears. It can affect your health as well as your lifestyle. You will find it very difficult to communicate with others and understand what others say. That's why, you need to get information about causes of hearing loss so that you can decide proper treatment plan.

Castor Oil and Pregnancy

Castor oil and pregnancy have a very old relationship. For more than 100 years now, castor oil is used to induce labor. It is considered to be one of the most effective and safe means for labor induction. Read on to get a detailed picture about its use and side effects.

When there were no proper medical facilities, people used to cure themselves with natural herbs like medicinal leaves, fruits, seeds, etc. Castor oil plant was one of those thousand herbs and was used to induce labor. By this you can understand the significance of castor oil in our life. Castor oil and pregnancy are related in the sense that it is used in inducing labor pain at the time of emergency or if the delivery due date is over. Not only this, castor oil also helps in stimulating the bowel movement and is considered to be a good skin care agent.

MS Contin

MS Contin

Generic Name: morphine sulfate controlled-release tablets

Brand Names: MS Contin

What is MS Contin?

MS Contin is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers.

MS Contin is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Controlled-release MS Contin tablets are used when around-the-clock pain relief is needed.

MS Contin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Important information about MS Contin

You may not be able to take this medicine unless you are already being treated with a similar opioid pain medicine and your body is tolerant to it. Talk with your doctor if you are not sure you are opioid-tolerant.

Awesome Avocados!

Avocados, like tomatoes, are a fruit that actually looks and behaves like a vegetable. And like olives, they are naturally high in fat. In fact, between 71 percent and 88 percent of the calories in avocados derive from fat. Like olives and olive oil, however, the fat they contain is primarily monounsaturated; thus, avocados can be an important addition to diabetic meal plans and heart-healthy diets.

Avocados are native to Central America; in the United States, they are grown in Florida and California, with California producing almost 90 percent of the crop. Florida avocados are larger cost less. Because they contain less fat, they also have fewer calories. The most popular California variety, the Hass avocado, weighs about half a pound and has a thick, pebbled skin that turns from green to a purplish black as the fruit ripens. Each fruit has about 177 calories. Florida avocados , which are not so rich and creamy, have smoother skin and contain about 112 calories each.

Equaline Sleep Aid

Generic Name: doxylamine succinate

Dosage Form: tablet

SuperValu Sleep Aid Tablets Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Doxylamine succinate 25 mg

Purpose

Nighttime sleep-aid

Uses

* helps to reduce difficulty in falling asleep

Warnings

Ask a doctor before use if you have

* a breathing problem such as asthma, emphysema or chronic bronchitis

* glaucoma

* trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

Do not give

to children under 12 years of age

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking any other drugs

When using this product

* avoid alcoholic beverages

Hismanal

Generic Name: astemizole (a STEH mih zole)

Brand Names: Hismanal

What is Hismanal (astemizole)?

Astemizole was withdrawn from the U.S. market in 1999.

Astemizole is an antihistamine. Antihistamines prevent sneezing, runny nose, itching and watering of the eyes, and other allergic symptoms.

Astemizole is used to treat allergies, hives (urticaria), and other allergic inflammatory conditions.

Astemizole may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Hismanal (astemizole)?

Astemizole was withdrawn from the U.S. market in 1999.

Nytol Maximum Strength

Generic Name: doxylamine (dox IL a meen)

Brand Names: Aldex AN, Nytol Maximum Strength, Unisom

What is Nytol Maximum Strength (doxylamine)?

Why managing blood sugar is so important.

Doxylamine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Doxylamine is sometimes combined with other medicines to treat sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose caused by allergies or the common cold.

Doxylamine as a single drug (not part of a combination) is used as a short-term treatment for sleep problems (insomnia).

Seldane

Generic Name: terfenadine (ter FEN a deen)

Brand Names: Seldane

What is the most important information I should know about Seldane?

Why managing blood sugar is so important.

Seldane was withdrawn from the U.S. market in 1998.

Do not take Seldane with any of the following medicines: the antifungal drugs ketoconazole (Nizoral) or itraconazole (Sporanox); the antibiotics erythromycin (E.E.S., E-Mycin, Ery-Tab), clarithromycin (Biaxin), or azithromycin (Zithromax); or the ulcer drug cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB). A dangerous drug interaction could occur.

What is Seldane?

Seldane was withdrawn from the U.S. market in 1998.

Unisom

Pronunciation: dox-IL-a-meen

Generic Name: Doxylamine

Brand Name: Examples include Medi-Sleep and Unisom

Unisom is used for:

Why managing blood sugar is so important.

Treating occasional sleeplessness and reducing difficulty falling asleep.

Unisom is an antihistamine. It works by depressing the central nervous system (brain) to produce drowsiness.

Do NOT use Unisom if:

* you are allergic to any ingredient in Unisom or other similar medicines

* you are taking sodium oxybate (GHB) or you have taken furazolidone or a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor (eg, phenelzine) in the past 2 weeks

The 4 Best Fast-Food Snacks

When we're on a road trip or running an insane amount of errands, sometimes we have no choice but to pull up to a fast-food restaurant for a quick snack. Hey, a girl gets hungry!

While fast food generally isn't the best choice in terms of nutritious eats, there are smart orders that keep calories and fat to a minimum while making you feel full and satisfied.

We analyzed nutritional information provided by major fast-food chains to come up with 4 yummy options that won't break the caloric bank. Remember them the next time you pull up to the drive-thru!

McDonald's Fruit 'n' Yogurt Parfait 160 calories, 2 grams of fat (1 saturated), 21 grams sugar, 85 mg sodium If you have a hankering for something sweet, this mix of low-fat vanilla yogurt, strawberries, blueberries and granola is the perfect quick fix. The berries give you a shot of vitamins, the yogurt is a great source of dairy and granola helps you feel satisfied.